Thailand Tourism News
Thailand ‘open for business’ claims new campaign
As the flooding situation in Thailand has stabilized and flood waters are receding, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is accelerating its efforts to ensure travellers worldwide understand the tourism sector is open for business. As part of its efforts the destination had launched a new recovery campaign called ‘Beautiful Thailand’.
Star names set for Thailand Golf Championship
Masters Tournament champion Charl Schwartzel, Spanish standout Sergio Garcia, and PGA Tour winner Charley Hoffman of the United States are among the star names set for the inaugural Thailand Golf Championship, organisers have confirmed. The will join a world-class field that already includes 2011 major winners Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke along with world number three Lee Westwood at the event from December 15th-18th.
Floodwaters have ceased in Bangkok
After several weeks of flooding throughout parts of the central region of Thailand, many areas are now clear of floodwaters.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office withdraws Thai travel warning
While still advising “caution” while travelling to Thailand, the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office is no longer advising against “all but essential” travel to the country. Bangkok and many of the surrounding areas are still experiencing flooding, with as many as 530 deaths reported as a result.
Receding floods reduce impact on Thai tourism
Receding floodwaters north of Bangkok have reduced the threat to the Thai capital, prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said, easing pressure on the national tourism industry there.“If things go on like this, we expect floodwater in Bangkok to recede within the first week of November,” Shinawatra told the country in a televised address.
Foreign Office warns against Thai travel as situation deteriorates
Officials at the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office have begun to warn against “all but essential” travel to the Thai capital of Bangkok as flooding worsens. A further 26 provinces in Thailand are also affected by flooding, with hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars worth of damage reported across the country.
Thai airport closed as flood waters rise
Flood waters in the Thai capital of Bangkok have breached barriers at Don Muang Airport forcing it to close. Hundreds of local residents who had been sheltering in the terminal building of the domestic airport have also been evacuated.
Situation update on flooding in Thailand
Over the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted in widespread flooding in Thailand.
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Thailand
Great Hotels of the World are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel – Mantra Samui Resort and Spa on 10 October 2011, following a three and a half year development at a cost of $20 million.
World Travel Awards celebrates success of Asian tourism in Bangkok
Asia’s role in leading the global travel and tourism recovery has been acknowledged at a gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards in Bangkok. VIPs, senior tourism leaders, captains of industry and international media travelled from over 30 nations across the region to attend the WTA Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2011 at Dusit Thani Bangkok.
Thailand golf tourism heads towards $US2 Billion
Led by growth from Australia and Europe, the value of foreign golf tourism to Thailand may reach $US2 billion in 2012 for the first time. The strength of Thai golf tourism will be acknowledged later at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony.
World Travel Awards to boost Thailand tourism
As the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia ceremony gets underway in Bangkok, Thailand - Breaking Travel News has put together a round up of some of the impressive developments taking place accross the country.