Thailand Tourism Forum 2012 Set For Bangkok

A review of Brand Thailand's tourism market and forward looking forecast on the industry has been set for February 2nd at the InterContinential Hotel, Bangkok.
The Thailand Tourism Forum 2012 will include leaders such as Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotel Group, Chanin Donavanik (Dusit Hotels and Resorts), Peter Henley (Onyx Hospitality and Hotels), Robert Hecker (Horwath HTL), Paul Logan (InterContinental Hotels Group), Jonas Ogren (STR Global), David Keen (Quo Global), John Koldowski (PATA) and Bill Barnett (C9 Hotelworks).
The event is being organized by the American Chamber of Commerce – Thailand (AMCHAM) and is free.
Details of TTF 2012 and registration are as follows –
Brand Thailand remains a dynamic destination on the global tourism map. Thailand Tourism Forum – 2012 (TTF) is the country's first report card on the state of the industry.
A forum of recognized leading hospitality leaders and experts gather to discuss what challenge's, and issues lay ahead. This is a unique opportunity to look beyond the numbers at how tourism performance can impact an entire country.
Date Thursday 2 February 2012
Venue InterContinental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Grand Ballroom, Level 4
Organizers American Chamber of Commerce – Thailand (AMCHAM)
Travel and Tourism Committee and Greater Phuket Chapter
Event Schedule
3:00pm to 4:00pm Registration and Refreshments – Grand Ballroom, Level 4
4:00pm to 6:00pm Thailand Tourism Forum – 2012
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks

Thailand Hotel Leaders Summit
Robert V. R Hecker, Managing Director, Horwath HTL (Moderator)
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotel Group
Chanin Donavanik, CEO, Dusit International
Peter Henley, President & CEO, Onyx Hospitality & Hotels
Hotel Market Recap 2011 – Major Thai Destinations
Jonas Ogren, Area Director -Asia, STR Global
Investment and Hotel Transaction Market Update
Mike Batchelor, International Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Travel and Tourism in Thailand – By the Numbers
John Koldowski, Special Advisor, Strategic Intelligence Centre, PATA
BRAND Thailand – Ten Minute Warning
David Keen, CEO, Quo Global
Wrap Up and Closing Remarks
Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks
6:00pm to 7:00pm Networking Cocktails – with compliments of InterContinental Hotels
Registration Attendance is free. To sign up visit contact Sheree Tanpensuk by email – [email protected] or telephone 02-254-1041 ext. 212. Or visit www.amchamthailand.com.