Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference to Take Place in Bangkok 20-21 May 2014

Questex Hospitality + Travel has confirmed it will host the Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference in Bangkok for the second year.

The sixth Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference, part of the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) Summit series of events organised by Questex Hospitality + Travel, will be held 20-21 May 2014 at the Dusit Thani Bangkok.

Marilyn McHugh, Questex Hospitality + Travel vice president, global events, noted that Thailand is emerging as the hub for tourism in the region, with arrivals this year expected to surpass 26 million for the first time and revenues anticipated to exceed THB 2 trillion by 2015.

"This exploding market will receive a further boost following the introduction of a tourism master plan by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, with 28 infrastructure projects approved or in the pipeline and many more on-ground opportunities to discover," Ms. McHugh said.

Chanin Donavanik, managing director and chief executive officer of Dusit International, is expected to speak at the summit along with 60 other speakers.

More than 400 delegates representing more than 100 hospitality and luxury companies are also expected to attend, figures that represent a significant increase over this year's event. Attendees are expected to include some of the region's leading hotel owners, investors, operators, developers, policymakers, designers, architects and master planners.

Delegates will be entitled to enjoy an exclusive rate of THB 4,500 net per room per night at Dusit Thani Bangkok, with complimentary upgrades to Club Executive Suites that include breakfast and a host of Dusit Club Lounge benefits.

VIP registration is now open to qualified hotel owners at a special rate of US$695, which is applicable for registrations made before 28 February 2014.