PATA and “The Code” promote Child Protection
Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism (The Code) have agreed to cooperate in the promotion of child protection practices among tourism companies … Continue reading PATA and “The Code” promote Child Protection
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”
Singapore: “Wings of Time” – A new Night Attraction
Singapore – Excitement brews as passerbys linger outside the closed gates of Siloso Beach, as extensive preparation goes underway for the development of Sentosa’s latest iconic night attraction, Wings of Time. From the installation of the new backdrop and equipment to … Continue reading Singapore: “Wings of Time” – A new Night Attraction
Thai mini-marathon takes runners through the sea
Bangkok – The world’s only mini-marathon that covers a run through the sea to an offshore island is to be held on 29 June, in Chumphon province, one of Thailand’s most beautiful coastal regions, 468 kilometres south of Bangkok on … Continue reading Thai mini-marathon takes runners through the sea
Half a Billion IVAs to Asia Pacific Destinations in 2013
Bangkok – Asia Pacific destinations collectively welcomed close to 520 million international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in 2013 according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA’s) just released Annual Tourism Monitor 2014 Early Edition. Covering 42 destinations across 11 sub-regions of … Continue reading Half a Billion IVAs to Asia Pacific Destinations in 2013
Thailand Breaking News: Curfew lifted in 3 more areas
Bangkok – The nighttime curfew has been lifted in three more major tourist destinations: Hat Yai, Ko Chang and Ko Phangan with immediate effect, as announced by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). This latest announcement brings the … Continue reading Thailand Breaking News: Curfew lifted in 3 more areas
Monsoon Weddings and Incentives: Indian market to Thailand remains strong
New Delhi/Bangkok – Thailand remains one of the most popular tourist destinations for travellers from India, especially for niche incentive tourists and parties coming for weddings and honeymoons with many such groups confirming trips to the kingdom over the next … Continue reading Monsoon Weddings and Incentives: Indian market to Thailand remains strong
Thailand: Curfew lifted in four more tourist areas
Bangkok – The nighttime curfew has been lifted in four more major tourist destinations including Hua Hin, Cha-am, Krabi and Phang-nga with immediate effect, further demonstrating the commitment by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to promote Thailand’s … Continue reading Thailand: Curfew lifted in four more tourist areas
Thailand voted the most desirable place to visit in Southeast Asia
Bangkok – Thailand has been voted the top wish-list destination in Southeast Asia by members of the London-based travel deals provider Travelzoo. Over 27 million subscribers of the website worldwide were polled. Travelzoo’s followers voted Thailand as the most desirable … Continue reading Thailand voted the most desirable place to visit in Southeast Asia
Curfew lifted in Thailands major tourist destinations: Pattaya, Phuket & Ko Samui
Bangkok – The nighttime curfew has been lifted in three of Thailand’s key tourist areas including Ko Samui, Pattaya and Phuket with immediate effect, as announced today by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing the country’s … Continue reading Curfew lifted in Thailands major tourist destinations: Pattaya, Phuket & Ko Samui