Thailand 11th in world rankings The UN World Tourism Organization has moved Thailand up one place on the list of the world’s top destinations from 12 to 11. Last year, Thailand was one of only five international destinations whose tourism receipts grew by more than $5 billion (£3.1 billion) in 2011 as income hit a record $26.3 billion, up $6.2 « Continue Reading »
Thailand and Vietnam have launched a new initiative designed to encourage more tourists to visit the two countries. Thailand and Vietnam have launched a new initiative designed to encourage more tourists to visit the two countries.Co-headed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the One Million Tourists in 2015 project will involve the two nations pooling resources in a number « Continue Reading »
The surge in late bookings has helped to boost Thailand’s tourist industry. The surge in late bookings has helped to boost Thailand’s tourist industry.Thailand Travel Mart has reported a surge in bookings as more people shop around for last minute hotels and cheap flights to Thailand ahead of the peak autumn season. Chris Lee, trade marketing manager for Tourism Authority of « Continue Reading »
Thailand has “turned a corner” and is once again a popular holiday spot, which could interest those seeking cheap flights to Phuket. The tourism market in some parts of Thailand is “exceptionally strong”, a sector expert has said, which could make cheap flights to Thailanda popular purchase over the next few months.According to commercial director of holiday firm Hayes & « Continue Reading »
The two months long political unrest that hit the country had led other countries of the world to advise their citizens against travel to Thailand resulting into mass cancellation of holiday bookings in Thailand. Political turmoil tweaked the smile on Thailand’s face for sometime, when the anti-Government protesters went on a rampage to protest against the Government policies. The two « Continue Reading »
Tourists are being enticed to Thailand for its fantastic shopping opportunities. Those who have booked flights to Thailand will no doubt be pleased to hear that it is “business as usual” in the country.On Tuesday (June 8th) Visa and the Tourism Authority of Thailand announced plans for the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, which is aimed to entice tourists and shoppers alike « Continue Reading »