The trade fair features a series of high-level events, including a meeting of ASEAN tourism ministers, national tourism organisations, airlines, press briefings, a tourism conference, and the popular Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade fair.

Mr Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), commented; “Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second largest city and the economic engine of northern Thailand and remains one of the Kingdom’s must visit destination. Chiang Mai’s travel trade continues to expand its product offering, diversifying recently into adrenaline- based adventure tourism and gastronomy tourism to name just a few activities.

Blessed with a wonderful climate, rich local cultural, natural heritage and numerous Royal Projects, Chiang Mai continues to benefits from convenient air access with a multitude of flights arriving from around Southeast Asia, North Asia and Europe in addition to numerous domestic flights. The city boasts a complete range of accommodation including many top class resorts and hotels,” he concluded.