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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

Sustainable tourism cooperation between Global Sustainable Tourism Council and Pacific Asia Travel Association

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a partnership as undersigned in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit trade membership association headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. PATA Chief Executive Officer Martin Craigs and GSTC Board Member Guy Chester signed the… Read the full press release

The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 Preparation is in Good Progress

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BANGKOK, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 (TTM+2013) welcome reception will be created with a street food atmosphere, which is one of the most popular dining out activities while travelling in Thailand. For the welcome reception this year, there will be a special ceremony to be held, the awards presentation ceremony for the 2013… Read the full press release

PATA Youth Forum: Smart Businesses Are Embracing the Youth Travel Segment

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Bangkok, 2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in Bangkok. Interactive sessions debated on how new generations are finding, searching and connecting to travel and tourism industry now and in the… Read the full press release

Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak appointed as Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand

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Bangkok, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Career politician and former provincial governor Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak has been appointed Minister of Tourism and Sports, effective April 9. He replaces the late Mr. Chumpol Silpa-archa, who passed away last January 2013. Born 15 November 1951, Mr. Somsak is an electrical engineer by training and also holds a Master’s degree in… Read the full press release