Bangkok hosts 2022 trade summit of The Global Association for the Attractions Industry
The Global Association for the Attractions Industry (IAAPA) is holding the IAAPA APAC Trade Summit 2022 in Bangkok from 17-18 October, 2022, with a programme of discussion panels, keynote presentations, table exhibits, and networking opportunities.
TAT receives renewal of ISO 22301 certification for another 3 years
The renewed ISO 22301 certification emphasises TAT’s readiness to operate effectively, and its mission to upgrade to be a High-Performance Organisation. Crisis management and business continuity management is important and necessary, and it helps build further confidence among the public and tourism stakeholders that TAT, as Thailand’s leader in tourism promotion, can cope with risks from various threats or disasters efficiently and can provide continuous service.”
Thailand ready to set new Guinness World Record for sea garbage clean up
The ‘Go Green Active, a conservation diving activity breaking the world record’ activity aims to set a new Guinness World Records title for the most scuba divers picking up garbage from the sea. The target is to have 1,000 divers partake in this exciting and conservation-minded activity.
Thailand is ready to host ‘TBEX Asia 2022’ in Phuket this November
Thailand is ready to welcome world’s travel bloggers, content creators, and influencers from around the world to TBEX Asia 2022, which will take place on the beautiful island of Phuket and the surrounding provinces from 15-18 November, 2022, with the theme “Diversity of the South: Phuket and Beyond”.
New self-drive tourism manual for ASEAN countries available for tourists
The self-drive tourism manual was collectively produced by the 10 ASEAN countries, and is an initiative under the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) 2016-2025, with Thailand – through the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports – being the main coordinator.
Thailand wins two PATA Gold Awards 2022
TAT won a Gold Award for Digital Marketing Campaign for its #KhaoThaiContest. According to PATA’s announcement, “The #KhaoThaiContest was held thrice. Twice in the year 2020 in the month of May and June, and once in 2021 in the month of April. The theme of the contest was guessing the Thai Cuisine by the community posted on social media platforms and the lucky winners were awarded Thai food from one of the best Thai restaurants in Mumbai (Seefah restaurant). The contest was a huge success keeping the audience engaged and educated about Thai food amidst the lockdown.”
Thailand named among Top 3 Best Countries in the World by Readers of Condé Nast Traveler
In the just-announced Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022, Thailand was named No. 3 on the ‘Top Countries in the World’ list and Bangkok No. 4 on the ‘Best Cities in the World’ list, while many Thai islands, hotels, and resorts also placed highly on other ‘best of’ lists.
TAT stages Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) staged the ‘Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Switzerland-Austria-Germany 2022’ from 27-29 September to promote travel to Thailand and the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters’ tourism campaign in these three key visitor source markets.
Chiang Mai selected as World Festival and Event City for 2022 by IFEA
Chiang Mai has been selected as one of five “World Festival and Event Cities” for 2022 by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) at the 65th Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, which took place on 21 September, 2022, in McAllen, Texas, United States.
Ko Mak moving ever closer to becoming Thailand’s first ‘Low-carbon Destination’
With Ko Mak gradually being discovered by more and more tourists, the public and private sectors together with the island’s local population are dedicated to promoting sustainable and environment-friendly tourism there. An impressive number of initiatives and activities have been implemented in the past decade to create a tourism model that has the least impact on the natural landscape and the community, and which embraces widespread distribution of income through the community.