To promote Thailand as a perfect luxury holiday destination, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi office organized the Amazing Thailand Luxury Roadshow in New Delhi on August 22, 2023.
The evening commenced with a welcome remark by Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand to India. In her opening remarks, Ambassador highlighted the importance of Indian visitors towards the tourism and economic recoveries of Thailand after the COVID-19 pandemic. With almost 1 million Indian visitors travelling to Thailand in 2022, India became the second largest market source for the country. In the first seven months of 2023, the number of Indian tourists visiting Thailand has reached more than 9 lakhs.
The networking event started with a B2B session where Indian travel agents got an opportunity to meet and network with 13 sellers of luxury products and services in Thailand. This was followed by a destination presentation that focused on new properties in Thailand that are perfectly suited for high-end Indian travellers.
The event had a great turnout of about 60 buyers from luxury travel companies based in Delhi NCR region. Siriges – A – Nong Trirattanasongpol, Director- TAT New Delhi expressed her desire to further promote new luxury products and offerings in Thailand as well as focus on high end and niche travel segments like Wellness, Golf and Celebrations. As Thailand is a popular luxury wedding destination, TAT along with Thai hotels will be introducing a special campaign called “Celebrations with Care” focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly activities like zero food wastage, converting food into manure and feeding the underprivileged local people.
“From the luxury hotel brands to world class spa resorts, from high end shopping to Michelin restaurants, Thailand has a lot to offer for the discerning travellers looking to pamper themselves with only the best and most exclusive holiday experiences. The beautiful beach destinations and world class resorts along with the warm Thai hospitality and top level of service makes Amazing Thailand the ideal luxury holiday destination. We look forward to welcoming more high-end Indian travellers to the land of smiles,” she added.