Beauty queen parade on the streets of Bangkok
Bangkok – With a parade of Thai beauty queens and a mass release of 10,000 smiley-balloons, the Thai tourism industry has told the world that it is back in business, safe and ready to receive visitors. Over two days between 25-26 July, … Continue reading Beauty queen parade on the streets of Bangkok
Asia Pacific dominates global top 10 travel destinations
Bangkok – Asia Pacific rules in the recently released MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index with five out of the top 10 destinations for international travelers from the region, up from four in the previous year. The five are Bangkok, Singapore, … Continue reading Asia Pacific dominates global top 10 travel destinations
Thailand tackles the taxi fare issue
Bangkok – The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced that the taxi queues at Suvarnabhumi Airport are to be computerised in an effort to cut down on illicit control of cab operations.Under the new computerised system, the passenger … Continue reading Thailand tackles the taxi fare issue
Thailand’s tourism back in full swing after curfew lift
Bangkok – Thailand’s tourism is back in full swing in destinations throughout the kingdom with all tourism-related businesses and services resuming normal operations following the lifting of the nationwide curfew as of last Friday.The revoking of the curfew by the … Continue reading Thailand’s tourism back in full swing after curfew lift
IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific: Highlights presented at Preview Reception
Bangkok – Over 100 top-tier buyers, travel managers, leading hoteliers, media and partners congregated at the preview reception of Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit, in anticipation of the latest happenings for the upcoming IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014. Speakers at the preview … Continue reading IT&CMA & CTW Asia-Pacific: Highlights presented at Preview Reception
Thailand: Amazing Grand Sale “Shopping Challenge”
Bangkok – The annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is set to kick off with its first “Shopping Challenge” aimed at spicing up the event and encouraging shopaholics to spend a lot of money during the three months and a half-long shopping extravaganza … Continue reading Thailand: Amazing Grand Sale “Shopping Challenge”
MICE in Thailand: Itinerary Contest launched
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Thai Airways Search for Best Itinerary for Business Travelers Bangkok – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Thai Airways International (THAI) recently launched an online challenge: “The Itinerary Contest,” to be held … Continue reading MICE in Thailand: Itinerary Contest launched
“Site” to promote IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014
Bangkok – IT&CM Events has teamed up with Site, the global network for travel and event professionals, encompassing Site’s support on several fronts – educational programme, publicity, editorial and delegate support – for the upcoming IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific show … Continue reading “Site” to promote IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014
Thailand: Tourism industry effected by political situation
Bangkok – Travel bookings to Thailand from long haul destinations outside Asia are down by 94 percent. This has been confirmed by Martin Craigs, CEO of PATA, the Pacific Asian Tourism Association. These latest numbers reflect the travel plans registered … Continue reading Thailand: Tourism industry effected by political situation
Thai military stages coup to end prolonged political conflict
Bangkok – The Thai military on Thursday staged a coup d’etat to overthrow an elected government and parliament and abolish the constitution following months of an unresolved political conflict. Under the name of the National Peacekeeping Council, the military seized power … Continue reading Thai military stages coup to end prolonged political conflict