Thailand Tourism News
Thailand tourism arrivals surge 25 percent
International visitor arrivals to Thailand surged 24.4 percent to 8.2 million in the first five months of the year, according to new figures from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Fuelling the growth is the kingdom’s programme to become the Asian hub of sport tourism.
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Thailand pushes Ayutthaya for World Expo
Thailand has officially submitted the candidacy of Ayutthaya city to host the World Expo 2020. This year sees the kingdom a host of top events including World Travel Awards and WSDE Sport Tourism Expo.
Bangkok reaffirms its sport tourism credentials
The world snooker elite will be heading to Bangkok next month as the capital of Thailand plays host to Snooker World Cup next month as part of its programme to become the sporting hub of Asia.
Samui Thailand ready to welcome tourists back
Big cleaning day on Samui. The first mission to restore Samui from flooding has been accomplished with the full cooperation of The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Samui Municipality, the Samui Tourism Promotion Association, the Thai Hotel Association (South-East Chapter), Bangkok Airways and related agencies.
Thailand calls for ban on tourist Buddha tattoos
Thailand is calling for a ban on tourists getting tattoos depicting Buddha whilst they are visiting the kingdom as the practice is considered “culturally insensitive”. The call comes after a number of complaints from local residents that tattoo studios are drawing sacred images of Buddha and other religious images onto the skin of non-Buddhist visitors.
Accor opens All Seasons in Bangkok
Accor has opened the 5th all seasons hotel in Bangkok, and as the capital of Thailand enjoys an unprecedented hospitality boom. The city will also be playing to World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony on 28 September 2011.
Thailand expands luxury MICE offering
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau has launched a new ‘Luxury MICE’ initiative, which is designed for a niche market. Such success has not gone unnoticed, with several major events – including WSDE Sports Destination Expo and World Travel Awards - scheduled to arrive in Thailand later this year.
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches “Hearing The Sunshine”
Following the launch of the “Most Amazing Show On Earth” campaign, Tourism Authority of Thailand now introduces “Hearing The Sunshine By Amazing Thailand,” a film about journeying through Thailand based on the collective experiences of real travelers.
WTTC Summit 2011: Thailand – Asia’s new sport tourism hub
Thailand’s growing power as a Sport Tourism destination will be on show at this week’s WTTC Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. BTN looks at how the Land of Smiles is tapping into the fastest growing sector of travel.
Five-star organic retreat opens at Khao Sok, Thialand
Nestled among a plethora of palm trees under the soaring karst limestone mountains of Khao Sok National Park, Thanyamundra launches this spring as a one-of-a-kind luxury retreat on a working organic farm. Also taking place in Thialand is this year is WSDE Sport Tourism Expo which will be hosted by Bangkok from September 27th-29th.
Effort reaps rewards for InterContinental Bangkok
After several years of narrow misses, InterContinental Bangkok was recognised at 2010 World Travel Awards for the first time as “Thailand’s Leading Hotel”. BTN talks to General Manager, Markus Platzer.
Brits warned to avoid southern coast of Thailand
British travellers have been urged to avoid the southern coast of Thailand as severe flooding claimed up to 21 lives in the region. In particular, the Foreign Office is warning against “all but essential” travel to the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.