Business as usual THAILAND TRAVEL MART SHOW REVIEW
The crème de la crème of the UK travel industry descended on Bangkok, Thailand (June 4-6) for the Thailand Travel Mart 2014. Steve Thompson reports
Get fit and go organic in Koh Chang
EPICUREAN Resorts has launched a new range of organic health and fitness retreats at their island property on Koh Chang. With fixed dates from now until the
end of the year, the resort promises to deliver a ‘lifestyle change for long- term success’ within a five-star setting. Each retreat package can be tailored
to individual needs to include weight loss or detox, and can include a minimum of four hours' physical and educational activity each day, daily seminars on health, motivation and wellbeing, spa treatments, yoga and rest and relaxation time.
The packages also include all meals tailored to the individual, plus non- alcoholic drinks (alcohol is available for an extra cost).
paramakohchang.com
THE British travel trade was out in force at this year’s Thailand Travel Mart, along with over 300 buyers from 45 countries, all looking to do business and source new product from the 400 or so sellers. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of The Authority
Tourism Of Thailand, said:
"GOOD ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT REFLECTS THE TRADE'S DETERMINATION TO GO ON WITH BUSINESS AS USUAL" TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
“Despite the current political situation, we were pleased so many buyers and sellers felt assured enough about our destination to attend. It was a major vote of confidence in the destination and its tourism products and reflects the trade's determination to go on with business as usual.” As part of its plan to combat recent setbacks, TAT will launch a range of tactical
IN BRIEF Chiang Mai flies high: Value and
diversity is putting Chiang Mai on the map for UK tour operators. Diane Prendergast, Destinology, said: “Chiang Mai has it all, from culture and temples to night markets and the jungle. We have a great-value three-centre holiday taking in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khao Lak for 12 nights, priced from £1,357pp.
destinology.co.uk
Thailand tops the charts: Thailand
has been voted top of the South East Asia destination wish-list by followers of Travel Zoo. More than 3.7 million subscribers were polled and voted the country ahead of others in the region including Cambodia and Vietnam. TAT Governor, Thawatchai Arunyik, said: "This
is a poll that acknowledges Thailand as one of the ultimate
holiday destinations. By coming to Thailand travellers know they will experience not only beaches and mountains, but also a unique and lively culture, ancient temples, exciting nightlife, fiery cuisine, and some of the friendliest people in the world".
travelzoo.com
campaigns and special tourism activities for the European market. To target UK visitors, TAT London will market special promotional packages and run cooperative online activities with operators and agents. Joanna Cooke, TAT London, said: "We
have additional budget to run a Mega Fam to Thailand with Thai Airways this month (July) and will also be redirecting existing money to a joint campaign to boost summer sales with Etihad Airways, Etihad Holidays and others. We will also run a national UK radio campaign to boost consumer confidence and promote the 'business as usual' message for Thailand."
uk.tourismthailand.org
Thailand builds confidence
A different approach from Lala Mukha
THE Lala Mukha Tented Resort in Khao Yai is positioning itself as something different for those planning a holiday to Thailand. Situated just a two-hour drive north- east of Bangkok in the Khai Yai National Park, this new accommodation option for Thailand see clients staying in tented accommodation or one of four treehouses. Stylish and chic and finished to a high spec, the resort will have its soft opening in November 2014 and will offer guests an ‘at one with nature' experience, coupled with all mod-cons including air-conditioning,
internet,
satellite TV and mini bar. The resort’s location within the national park allows it to offer an array of outdoor activities including golf, mountain biking,
hiking and bird watching.
lalamukha.com
elephant riding,
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