Thailand Tourism Festival 2014: Kingdom’s largest Travel Fair
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the annual Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF) 2014 will be held as scheduled from 4 to 8 June at Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre Muang Thong Thani … Continue reading Thailand Tourism Festival 2014: Kingdom’s largest Travel Fair
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
TAT to stay on course with Thailand Travel Mart 2014 Plus
Bangkok –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to go ahead with the Thailand Travel Mart 2014 Plus (TTM+2014), the country’s largest travel industry business to business event, between 4-6 June at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. TAT Governor Mr. … Continue reading TAT to stay on course with Thailand Travel Mart 2014 Plus
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
Thai Army Chief declares Martial Law
Bangkok – Thai army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial rule today at 03.00 a.m. effective throughout the country. According to the chief is was imposed to keep opposing sides of society from clashing with each other or triggering civil war. However, no curfew … Continue reading Thai Army Chief declares Martial Law
Mobile Travel Booking Outpacing Other Purchases on Phones and Tablets
New York – The number of travel bookings that take place on smartphones and tablets are set to grow 60 percent in 2014, according to a new eMarketer report. Looking further into the future, mobile travel sales are forecasted to … Continue reading Mobile Travel Booking Outpacing Other Purchases on Phones and Tablets
Tourism in Northern Thailand unaffected by earthquake
Bangkok / Chiang Rai –Tourist attractions and upcoming events in the northern districts of Thailand have been largely unaffected by the recent earthquake in the province of Chiang Rai and while some of the region’s infrastructure has sustained damage from … Continue reading Tourism in Northern Thailand unaffected by earthquake
Fruit Orchard Tours in Thailand’s Eastern Provinces
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is arranging a special campaign called ‘Aroi Tuk Rai, Chim Pai Tuk Suan’ to promote agro-tourism in the provinces of Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat, often referred to as the “Land of Fruits” … Continue reading Fruit Orchard Tours in Thailand’s Eastern Provinces
Travelers request Inflight Mobile Connectivity
London – More than three quarters of travelers surveyed by AeroMobile, a leading mobile phone operator for the aviation industry, said they would use mobile-enabled internet access to check emails, browse the internet or update their Facebook or Twitter status … Continue reading Travelers request Inflight Mobile Connectivity
Japan to waive visas for Indonesian, Filipino and Vietnamese travelers
Tokio – The government and the ruling coalition are making arrangements to waive visas for tourists from the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam as one of the initiatives in a revised action plan due out in June to make Japan a … Continue reading Japan to waive visas for Indonesian, Filipino and Vietnamese travelers