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Hospitality investment company RENDE appointed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by hospitality investment company RENDE to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017. This latest signing marks Rosewood’s ninth management agreement to be announced globally, and fourth this year in the Asia-Pacific region, heralding an unprecedented period of accelerated growth for the group. Rosewood… Read the full press release

Thailand’s tourism stakeholders organized Safety and Security brainstorm and forum to help improve standards within the Thai tourism industry

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) has supported and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has sponsored the two-phase Thailand Tourism Marketing – Safety and Security brainstorm and forum by Thailand’s tourism stakeholders to help improve the safety and security standards within the Thai tourism industry. Organised by the Joint Foreign… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand released update on the political developments in the country

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Royal Thai Government’s Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has lifted the temporary closure of 14 roads surrounding the Government House from late evening of 14th October 2013 to ease traffic situation. All 14 roads were completely reopened from around 21.00 hours. The temporary closure of 14 roads… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand updates on Thailand’s flood situation

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The flooding in Thailand is affecting 28 provinces (eight in the northeast, six in the north, seven in the central and seven in the east) with flood waters have receded in Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Kalasin, Nakhon Ratchasima, Mukdahan, Kamphaengphet, Phayao, Lampang and Mae Hong Son, according to the Disaster… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways voted “Best Middle Eastern Airline” at TTG Asia Travel Awards in Bangkok, Thailand

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the eighth year in a row, Qatar Airways was presented “Best Middle Eastern Airline” at the TTG Asia Travel Awards held in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok, 3rd October. The Doha-based airline was voted by readers of one of the most respected travel trade magazines in the Asia Pacific, TTG… Read the full press release

Thailand won Destination of the Year 2013 Award

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards for the “Outstanding Achievement Awards: Destination of the Year 2013” for the second consecutive year, making it the fifth time the country has won this accolade, having received it previously in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2012. Along with the “Destination of the Year 2013”… Read the full press release

Ms. Pansy Ho, Shun Tak Holdings Managing Director, becomes first official PATA Foundation Ambassador

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The PATA Foundation, is delighted to announce that Ms. Pansy Ho, Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Limited, has accepted the role as the Foundation’s first official Ambassador. Announced during the closing ceremony of the second annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) on September 19, in Macau, Ms. Ho, who is also the Vice Chairman,… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) wishes to thank Ms. Kate Chang for her eight outstanding years dedicated service to PATA

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Thailand, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)bids farewell to its much admired Regional Director – Greater China, Ms. Kate Chang, who has accepted a position with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Bureau in the Beijing office. The Executive Board thanked Ms. Chang for her dedicated service to PATA for the last eight years… Read the full press release

Thailand attends Russia’s largest travel fair the Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week Leisure 17 – 20 September 2013

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Moscow, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand is planning a prominent, high-profile presence at Russia’s largest travel fair, the Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week (MATIW) Leisure 2013 between 17 – 20 September 2013. Thailand’s 19th year of participation in the show will be marked by a presence of about 39 Thai representatives from hotels and resorts, tour operators and… Read the full press release

Win exclusive 3-day holiday to Bangkok with Tourism Authority of Thailand’s new global photo contest for fit and fabulous ladies after their 40th birthdays

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its international “Find Your Fabulous” wellness and medical tourism campaign, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling a friendly global competition intended to salute ladies who are still fit and fabulous after their 40th birthdays. The Fabulous 40+ Photo Contest invites women from around the world to submit… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association: Asia Pacific destinations international visitors figure grew by eight per cent in first half 2013

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2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — International visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations have expanded at better than eight per cent over the first part of the year according to preliminary estimates released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today. Across the 31 destinations for which data is currently available, this translates into more than eight million additional arrivals… Read the full press release

Thailand welcomes chefs, winemakers and food experts for the 14th World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok September 2 – 8, 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In another move to enhance Thailand’s reputation as a culinary hot spot in Asia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok to promote this year’s 14th World Gourmet Festival, to be held at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok from September 2 to 8, 2013. Already confirmed are leading chefs… Read the full press release

Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity grown with 40 percent per year in 2009 – 2012

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2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — New Markets: Key Facts on Air Connectivity – Chengdu Chengdu’s scheduled international air seat capacity – both inbound and outbound – has increased remarkably with annual growth rate of 40 percent per annum during 2009 and 2012. Both Inbound and outbound seats are expected to rise to 1.8 million at the end of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to sponsor FC Barcelona Asia Tour to Bangkok, Thailand, Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways recently kicked off its sponsorship of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour by launching a contest for Facebook® fans to celebrate the airline’s support for the team’s visit to Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Facebook contest, which began 1st July and ran through 31st July, gained the airline… Read the full press release

Japan Tourism officials in Thailand to discuss tourism cooperation between Thailand and Japan

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Bangkok, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Norifumi Ide, Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency, Mr. Kazuhiro Ito, Executive Director, JNTO Bangkok Office and their team members paid a courtesy call on Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand, to discuss tourism cooperation between Thailand and Japan. Mr. Suraphon said, “I was pleased to learn about… Read the full press release

Popular Thai beach resorts Hua Hin and Cha-am to host Golf Festival August – September 2013

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Hua Hin/Cha-am, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golfers from Thailand and all around the world are being invited to participate in a golf festival to be held all through August and September 2013 in the popular Thai beach resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am. All participating golfers will be eligible for a lucky draw that will see… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand’s online “Voluntourism” campaign “The Little Big Project” received overwhelming response from around the world

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Bangkok, 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since May of this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s online “Voluntourism” campaign called “The Little Big Project” has witnessed an overwhelming response of 4,695 applicants from around the world.  Ten finalists were chosen from the global searching order to compete and raise $5,000 USD for their volunteering project during… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Wing Lung Bank announce Wing Lung Xcite Visa Platinum Card

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Bangkok, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wing Lung Xcite Visa Platinum Card announced today the launch of new welcome gifts and travel related privileges targeting towards the young and energetic generation who love to travel.  To tie-in with the revamped Xcite Visa Platinum Card, a travel theme will be incorporated into Wing Lung Bank Centre’s BC Mall… Read the full press release

World Gourmet Festival Comes to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand on September 9, 2013

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2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — For one night only on September 9, 2013, the World Gourmet Festival comes to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. The Resort is delighted to welcome Chef Paco Pérez of Michelin two-star The Mirror in Barcelona for an exclusive one-of-a-kind dinner limited to a maximum of 25 guests. The dinner will feature Chef Pérez’s signature brand of creative Spanish cuisine, paired… Read the full press release

‘South African Weekend’at Hilton Pattaya Thailand

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PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest promotion – ‘South African Weekend’ – at Horizon and Edge restaurants. The promotion will be held during Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, 2013 and guests can taste South African delights, selected wines and enjoy a special night with a famous South African DJ…. Read the full press release

Premier Holidays: explore the lesser known spots of the Isles of Scilly, Thailand and Cambodia from £349 per person

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Explore the lesser known spots of the Isles of Scilly, Thailand and Cambodia from £349 per person Dive into Porthcressa Beach, St Mary’s Island from £349 per person Spend four nights at the three-star St Mary’s Hall in Hugh Town on St Mary’s Island, Isles of Scilly, from £349 per person with… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport reports it handled 4.28 million passengers in May 2013

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.28 million passenger movements in May 2013, a growth of 4.7% compared to the same period in 2012.  Flight movements increased by 5.4% to 28,500.  During the month, 147,600 tonnes of cargo were handled at Changi, 3.5% less than a year ago. The growth in passenger traffic was… Read the full press release

Thailand expects record number of Vietnamese tourists in 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite Vietnam’s currently sluggish economy that is expected to have a GDP growth 5.04% to 5.35% this year, Vietnamese tourist arrivals to Thailand are on pace to surpass arrivals in 2012. More than 618,000 Vietnamese came to Thailand last year. The first five months of 2013 saw Thailand receiving 260,621 Vietnamese visitors,… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has opened the books on its World Cruise 2015

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Silversea Cruises Announces World Cruise 2015 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — This grandest of travel adventures will commence on 5 January 2015, when the elegant, all-suite Silver Whisper is set to embark on a 115-day epic voyage, encircling the world and embracing the cultures of five continents, 30 countries and 50 unique destinations. Departing Los Angeles with no more… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand Invites Global Food-Lovers to Thai Food Festival 2013

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2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in its ongoing promotion, World Destination of Food in Thailand, invites both domestic and international tourists who love food to participate in the “Thai Food Festival” under the concept of “24/7 Everywhere…..Easy Tasty Street Food.” This campaign goes hand in hand with CNNGo’s naming Bangkok as the world’s best city for… Read the full press release

eforea: spa at Hilton Located At Hilton Pattaya Wins “Best Luxury Hotel Spa” Award

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This Innovative Spa Concept At Hilton Pattaya Aims To Raise The Bar Of Service Excellence Within A Highly Competitive Spa Industry PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Luxury Spa Awards™ comprises of 12 spa categories and recognized and respected on the global front by the public and media at large and are universally  acknowledged as… Read the full press release

Global Relaunch of Thailand Elite Card in June

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Bangkok, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Directors of the Tourism Authority of Thailand offices and TAT marketing representatives in Russia and the Asia-Pacific convened here today to discuss ways to expand the number of subscribers to the membership privilege scheme known as the Thailand Elite Card. The meeting, called by Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism… Read the full press release

Tourism Exchange Between Thailand and Japan

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FUKUOKA, Japan, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to address a gap in travel between Thailand and the island of Kyushu in Japan, a tourism exchange was recently organized in the city of Fukuoka between the Thai Government and the private sector of Japan’s travel industry. To mark the 40th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation,… Read the full press release

Thailand Tourism Festival 2013, June 5 – 9

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Thailand Tourism Festival 2013: Thailand Tourism as the Centre of AEC Tourism Date & Time: 5 – 9 June, 2013, 10.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m. Venue: Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Arena Exhibition and Convention Centre Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. Bangkok, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that the biggest tourism festival of the… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand Promotes Educational Tourism with the launch of Apps, Website

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BANGKOK, 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has initiated another key marketing strategy targeting young travellers and visitors seeking a more in-depth educational experience from their visit to Thailand. Addressing a press conference, Mrs. Vilaiwan Twichasri, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, said the apps and website will help young… Read the full press release