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Airports of Thailand President Serirat Prasutanond greets guests at the Opening Cocktail |
THAILAND. Travel retail executives from around the world gathered in Bangkok last night for the start of the 2011 Trinity Forum, with the Opening Cocktail hosted by Airports of Thailand in a stunning riverside location.
The stylish opening event took place at the Sala Rim Naam, part of the landmark Oriental Hotel, on the banks of the Chao Phraya river.
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(L-r) The Moodie Report Publisher Martin Moodie, King Power International Group Chairman Vichai Raksriaksorn, ACI World Director General Angela Gittens and King Power Deputy Chairman Chulchit Bunyaketu celebrate the opening |
Guests were welcomed by AoT President Mr Serirat Prasutanond who encouraged visitors to enjoy the event and to experience the best of what Thailand has to offer during their stay.
Around 270 delegates are expected at the Forum, which runs from 9-11 February and is organised by The Moodie Report in partnership with Airports Council International.
The Forum’s line-up of speakers features CEOs and senior representatives from some of travel retail’s biggest and most forward-thinking companies in the most powerful line-up in the event’s history.
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Visitors were treated to a stylish show of dance and of traditional Thai boxing skills |
Courtesy of hosts Airports of Thailand and King Power International, delegates to the Trinity Forum will enjoy a truly spectacular programme of social events.
After the closure of the conference on Friday afternoon, delegates will have the extremely rare privilege of visiting one of Bangkok’s most stunning landmarks – the Vimanmek Palace, the world’s largest golden teakwood mansion. Normally closed to the public, this beautiful location will welcome Trinity Forum delegates for an exclusive tour and a private garden party featuring displays of Thai music, dance and culture.
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(From left) Landmark Management CEO Jose ‘Chim’ Esteban, Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Major General Angel Honrado and Mrs Honrado at last night’s event |
Our hosts have also generously offered to host a golf tournament at the VR Sport Club on Saturday February 12. Non-golfing delegates will be offered a fantastic alternative – a tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace and the fabled Jim Thompson House.
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RegStaer Chairman Alexander Baev (right) with RegStaer’s Vadim Sagiev (left) and The Moodie Report’s Dermot Davitt |
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Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Keith Hunter with TFWA’s Jane Grant |
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(L to r) King Power Deputy Chairman Chulchit Bunyaketu, The Moodie Report Chairman Martin Moodie, ACI Director General Angela Gittens, King Power Chairman Vichai Raksriaksorn and AoT President Serirat Prasutanond |
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This year’s Trinity Forum has attracted around 270 delegates |
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(Left) Sunil Tuli, Managing Director Travel Retail & Duty Free, King Power Group (HK) and Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association President; Lynn Arce, Vice President Global Creative Services and Consumer Marketing, DFS; Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director Dubai Duty Free and his wife Breeda |
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Celebrations continued into the night at the Trinity-themed Glen Bar |
