09:00 to 09:30 

Opening ceremony 

ICOHOTH Introduction:

Associate Professor Dr. Timothy Lee

Business School, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Founder of ICOHOTH Association 

Welcome speech:

Associate Professor Dr. Supakorn Pongbangpho

President, University of Phayao

09:30 to 09:45 

Group Photo of attendees

09:45 to 10:00

Break (serve coffee break in the room)

10:00 to 11:00 

Keynote speech 1 with discussion

Moving beyond the Niche: Why Destinations Need to Embrace
Health Oriented Tourism for Growth
Professor J.S. Perry Hobson
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement
Sunway University, Malaysia
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Vocation Marketing
Board of Director, THE-ICE International Accreditation Organization
Fellow, Council for Australian Tourism and Hospitality Education
Honorary Fellow UK Council of Hospitality Management
Education

11:00 to 12:00

Keynote speech 2 with discussion

Health and Wellness: Putting it All together for Tourism Business
Mr. Krod Rojanastien
President, Thai Spa Association of Thailand
Director, Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hia Hin,Thailand
Committee Member, The Thai Chamber of Commerce

12:00 to 13:30 

Lunch
13:00 to 17:00 

Concurrent sessions 1 & 2

09:00 to 10:00

Keynote speech 3 with discussion

Potential of Thailand to Become the Medical Hub: Integration of
Multi-Disciplines

Associate Professor Dr. Seri Wongmontha
Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality, College of Management,
University of Phayao
Expert in Communication: a well-known marketing and mass communications guru and executive of successful businesses such as Wuttisak Clinic, Nature Gift 711, and Health Land
Director, Royal Orchid Hotel Thailand Public Company Limited
 

10:00 to 11:00 

Innovative Health and Wellness for All

Mr. Sunai Wachirawarakarn
Owner, AROM:D Life Spa
Managing Director, Spanovator
The Innovative Spa Treatment Award
Spa Educator Individual Award

 

11:00 to 12:00

Keynote speech 4 with discussion

A Brief History of Health and Wellness Tourism in Thailand

Mr. Imtiaz Muqbil
Executive Editor, Travel Impact Newswire
Former Travel and Tourism Columnist for the Bangkok Post
Former Editor, Issues and Trends, Strategic Intelligence Unit
publication, PATA

12:00 to 13:00 

Lunch

13:00 to 16:00 

Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2

18:00 to 20:00 

Gala Dinner with Award Ceremony

Cultural performance and entertainment

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09.00

Depart Berkeley Hotel

(Transport arranged)

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09.30 to 10.30

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Visit BDMS Wellness Clinic

The comprehensive medical center is internationally recognized
with 7 specialized clinics:
- Regenerative Clinic
- Musculoskeletal and Sports Clinic
- Digestive Wellness Clinic
- Fertility Clinic
- Neuroscience Clinic
- Cardio science Clinic
- Dental Clinic

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10.30

Depart BMDS Wellness Clinic

11.30 to 13.00

Lunch

13.00 – 15.00

Grand Palace Tour

15.00 – 16.00

Wat Pho Tour

(Exploring Thai Traditional Massage)

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16.00

Depart Wat Pho

17.00

Arrive Berkeley Hotel

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