Seminar for SME hotels marketing

Hotel SMEs are invited to join a seminar on how to use new e-marketing strategies.

The Integrated Human Development Centre, together with the Thailand Management Association, Foundation for International Human Resource Development and the E-Learning Association of Thailand, are hosting a seminar for hotel SMEs.

“Delve into the New Marketing Strategies for Hotel SMEs” will run from 18 to 19 July at the Asia Airport Hotel, Rangsit, Bangkok.

It aims to help small hotels to integrate their IT management with tourism business management. Read more

Road show dates announced

Maison de la France workshops in Southeast Asia lined up in Autumn.

Maison de la France, together with its members and Air France, once again presents the annual South East Asia Workshops for travel trade professionals and media.

The Colours of France 2009, is scheduled for 12-13 October in Singapore, 14 October in Kula Lumpur; 15-16 October in Bangkok and 19 October in Jakarta.

Maison de la France aims to provide an opportunity for outbound travel agents and tour operators in Southeast Asia to meet with exhibitors from France representing various tourism sectors such as accommodation, shopping, transport, regional tourism boards and tourist offices, in order to find out more about their products and services, latest updates and highlights on Destination France.

Maison De La France, Southeast Asia director, Frederic Meyer, said, “One of the highlight this year will be a strong participation from Paris, with support from the Paris Tourist Office.

Last year, Colours of France 2008 gathered more than 300 travel agents in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Jakarta.

For more information visit www.franceguide.com