Traditional Thai umbrella painting is by far one of the most popular stands at FITUR 2009. The ease and style the artist paints her umbrellas left everyone awed. But to everyone’s regret the umbrellas are not for sale and as far as I know not to give away either. FITUR 2009 is open between 28 January and 1 February. This Travel Trade Fair brings together 11,137 companies from 170 countries which makes this Trade Fair the most important event in the travel industry.