Thailand Tourism News
Hundreds stranded on Koh Samui
Hundreds of tourists are stranded on the popular Thai resort island of Koh Samui following a torrential downpour. Flights from the island have been suspended indefinitely, with a number of British tourists among those affected.
Thailand remains safe despite regional turmoil
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced that even with the situation in the Asia Pacific, travellers can be confident the country is still a safe and welcoming tourist destination. The announcement comes as Japan continues to battle the fallout from an earthquake and subsequent tsunami which rocked the country earlier this month.
InterContinental brings luxury to Koh Samui
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed up to launch a luxury resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. In a partnership with Thai company Elite Villa, InterContinental will take over the management of the existing Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa, the island’s first luxury resort, and convert it into an IHG property.
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Crowne Plaza moves into Bangkok
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is making its brand debut in Bangkok, in the heart of the city’s central business district. The 241-room Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park is located on the 21st to 32nd floors of the Ramaland complex in the Silom-Rama IV district.
BTN Spotlight: Alex Willats, Dusit Thani Bangkok
Thailand is set for double-digt growth in international arrives this year as the land of smiles positions itself as Asia’s hub of Sport Tourism. BTN talks to Alex Willats, the new Resident Manager of the capital’s iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok.
Thailand welcomes Bung Kan as 77th province
Thailand welcomes Bung Kan as its 77th province, which is being carved out of Nong Khai province along the mighty Mekong River in the northeast region commonly called Isan.
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister opens new Phuket resort
The hospitality stakes in the Thai tourism jewel of Phuket have been raised even higher following the opening of Westin Siray Bay Resort and Spa. Choomporn Silapa-Archa, the Minister of Tourism and Sports for Thailand, presided over the official opening of the new luxury resort, and pledged his support for the development of facilities on the paradise island.
Thailand seeks eco-tourism future
Green tourism is set to dominate the next half century according to officials from the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Addressing the World Green Tourism Conference in Abu Dhabi earlier TAT governor Suraphon Svetasreni spelled out how this world leading destination would seek to reconfigure its offering in order to meet changing demands.
Travel Indochina offers 800 departures to Indochina
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is launching its new Small Group Tours Asia brochure for 2011, featuring more itineraries and departures to Indochina and Thailand than any other tour operator in the UK, for groups of up to 16 travellers.
Thailand gears up for sport tourism boom
With double-digit growth in foreign visitors expected in 2010, Thailand has not only proved but its incredible resilience but a forward-thinking attitude towards developing new markets, and Sport Tourism in particular. BTN reports.
Phuket prepares to host world-class sailing event
Phuket is preparing to host one of Asia’s largest sailing events, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
New boutique villa opens on Koh Samui
A new boutique villa has opened on the southern Thai island of Koh Samui. Upni Duniya is just a 10-minute drive from Samui International Airport and is neslted in a fishing village.