APEC tourism meeting delegates treated to a delightful Thai gala dinner in Bangkok
H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said, “With the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign, we are moving towards more sustainable and value-oriented tourism to balance the Thai tourism sector in all dimensions and create meaningful and valuable travel experiences for all tourists.
Thailand issues Chair’s Statement for the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting
During the TMM11, the activities and initiatives under the APEC Tourism Strategic Plan 2020-2024 were reported to the Meeting, as well as discussions on APEC’s cooperation guidelines to accelerate tourism revitalisation in the post-COVID-19 era and the role of the tourism sector in promoting the well-being of the people in the region by focusing on and giving importance to accelerating the recovery of tourism.
Thailand hosts APEC delegates to meaningful ‘Regenerative Tourism’ journeys
APEC delegates were hosted to a truly meaningful day of meticulously designed programmes to showcase the success story in working towards sustainable goals of Talat Noi, a local community hidden in the vibrant and sleepless city of Bangkok, and Sampran Model, a new tourism ecosystem created by involving and uplifting the local community’s value with organic farming in Nakhon Pathom.
Bangkok successfully hosted the 60th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting
With the focus on the concept of ‘Regenerative Tourism’, the two-day meeting covered various topics; such as, Restarting Travel and Tourism, and issues on labour and the workforce in the sector in the post-COVID-19 world; Consideration of the APEC Tourism Strategic Plan 2020 – 2024 in all priority areas; Viewing of Gastronomy as a drive for desirable change, and Regenerative Tourism and the future of APEC tourism.
APEC Tourism 2022 delegates experience ‘Regenerative Tourism’
Delegates attending the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 60th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Bangkok from 14-20 August, 2022, had the chance to experience first-hand the event’s ‘Regenerative Tourism’ concept during the workshop on “Creative Placemaking: Regenerative Approach, Better Lives Through Better Places”.
Phuket Road Show to India 2022 strengthens Phuket as a top destination for Indian travellers
The “Amazing New Chapter: Phuket Road Show to India 2022” was held ahead of the upcoming high season in India, which is during and after Diwali, one of the most popular holidays in India. This year, Diwali will be observed on 24 October, 2022.
TAT co-hosts Thailand gastronomy networking event in India
Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and South Pacific, said, “The Amazing New Chapters: Thailand Gastronomy Experience Networking Lunch was aimed at promoting Thailand as a world-class gastronomy tourism destination where top quality global culinary experiences can be enjoyed everywhere.
TAT introduces Sato Triplets as ‘Thailand Tourism Ambassador in Japan’
The Sato Triplets – which comprise the three teenage siblings, Ayato, Hayato, and Yoshito – were in Thailand from 27 July to 6 August, 2022, for online content production to promote Thailand as a tourist destination. Under Japan’s AVEX Entertainment label, the three are known for their talented acrobat synchronised gymnastic skills, and used to be in the All-Japan Junior Team Musical Gymnastics Club.
TAT and Huawei sign MOU to promote smart tourism
The “Digital Transformation and Innovation Development for Smart Tourism” MOU between TAT and Huawei will cover a one-year period from the signing date. The agreement will place emphasis on increasing the capabilities and elevating the tourism industry with innovative technologies and promoting strategic markets – both in the domestic and Chinese tourism markets.
11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok
H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, confirmed the readiness of the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 60th APEC Tourism