Laos, the host country of ATF TRAVEX 2013, is confident that infrastructure improvemnets in capital city Vientiane will contribute to the overall success of next years Asean Tourism Forum (ATF Travex 2013).
Saly Phimpinith, director-general, Tourism Marketing Department at the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, said, "We are adding about 300 rooms this year to our existing capacity of about 3000.
"We also wish to give ATF TRAVEX delegates a glimpse of this simply beautiful country through the pre-show city tours and post-show tours."
ATF TRAVEX will take place at the Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao ITECC).
Professor Dr. Bosengkham Vongdara, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, said it was an exciting time for Laos’ tourism industrry.
"Laos has grown in infrastructure and facilities. Through ATF, we will do our best to contribute, to strengthen and build an ASEAN community by 2015, as adopted and promoted at ASEAN summits by the region’s leaders."
ATF TRAVEX 2013, the three-day travel trade mart component of the ASEAN Tourism Forum is a showcase for the largest contingent of ASEAN destination products and services.
With eight months to go, the event has reported sales of more than 140 booths to date.
Buyer registrations have hit a record high of 310 registrations, 40% more as compared to the same time last year, when the event was held in Manado, Indonesia.
