Chiang Mai Northern Tourism Forum (CNTF) in Chiang Mai
9-11 October 2008

To introduce new tourism products in Chiang Mai and the Upper North, the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association (CTBA) is combining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Chiang Mai Provincial Administrator Organization (CPAO) for the upcoming Chiang Mai Northern Tourism Forum (CNTF) held in Chiang Mai on 9-11 October 2008.

For this trade show event, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and CTBA will invite approximately 150 potential travel trade buyers from around the world and from selective countries, such as USA, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East. 20 airlines and 30 potential travel agents from Bangkok will trade with 100 sellers from Chiang Mai and the provinces of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Lampang, Lamphun and Mae Hong Son.

CTBA is accepting the CNTF2008 seller applications, which is limited to 100 booths for sellers only (some 70 for Chiang Mai and 30 for the Upper North) on a first come first serve basis. Should you have any query or need more information or assistance, please contact CTBA by Tel. 053-204533-4, Fax: 053-283311, or e-mail info@cnxtourism.com or go to: www.chiangmaitourism.org or www.amazinglannajao.com

EVENT PROGRAM

9 OCT 2008

AM: Arrival of buyers and check-in at the official hotels

PM: Welcome lunch hosted by Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium

Recommended tourism product inspection

Welcome dinner hosted by CTBA

10 OCT 2008

10.00 Trade exhibition (150 buyers meet 100 sellers) at Royal Flora Exhibition Hall 

10.00 Airlines Seminar on Chiang Mai as Aviation Hub

12.00 Lunch at Chiang Mai Night Safari

14.00 Trade Exhibition continues at Royal Flora Exhibition Hall

18.00 Cocktail party for buyers & sellers at the lawn of Royal Flora Garden

19.00 Farewell dinner at the Fantastic Royal Golden Pavilion (Haw Kham Luang), Royal Flora Garden

11-13 OCT 2008

Post-Tour Program hosted by CTBA