Dusit Sponsors Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference

Bangkok (Thailand) – March 12, 2013 – Part of International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) Summit Series – global leader in hotel industry conferences – Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference 2013 is pleased to announce Dusit International as the Exclusive Patron Sponsor. Held 15-16 May at the Dusit Thani Bangkok, Thailand, APHIC 2013 will focusing on the fast-growing Mekong Delta, with a spotlight on Thailand, where tourism investment will receive a huge boost following the approval of a Master Plan including 29 new projects. Now in its 5th year, APHIC is recognized as the regional gathering with the highest percentage of hotel owners and investors and where attendees explore the hottest investment opportunities, debate the latest investment trends, and establish collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Marilyn McHugh, Vice President of Questex Hospitality+Travel, organizer of the IHIF Summit Series, welcomed the commitment by Dusit International: “Dusit International has maintained its commitment to be bold and to do great things for over 60 years. We look forward to a fantastic event for our attendees at one of the most refined hotels in Asia Pacific.”

Dusit International’s Group Director of Development, Rustom Vickers, commented: “We are both proud and honoured to host this prestigious event. APHIC is well respected in the industry and to host this event at this stage of Dusit’s evolution, during our international year of expansion, is simply perfect.”

APHIC’s hotel owner-centric program will inspire attendees through 26 focused keynotes and panel discussions, including edgy debates and interactive sessions.

Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference
Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference is an event brought to you by the Questex Hospitality Group, a collection of world-class events, industry-leading publications, interactive online solutions and lead generation tools. The Questex Hospitality Group connects buyers and sellers on multiple media platforms throughout the hospitality design, development and management processes.

Dusit International
Dusit International has more than 60 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality field. Founded in 1949 by Honorary Chairperson Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, whose first hotel was the Princess on Bangkok’s New Road, Dusit International has since acquired a unique portfolio of distinctive hotels, building upon Thai culture and tradition to create a personalized welcome for all guests made distinctive under the Dusit International brand promise; the delivery of an ‘experience that enlivens the individual spirit, no matter the journey’.

Dusit International comprises four hotel brands: Dusit Thani, dusitD2, Dusit Princess and Dusit Devarana. It also operates Dusit Residences and its own signature Devarana Spa.

For more information, please visit the website for APHIC at http://ihif.questexevents.net .

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