THE CLOSURE OF MAYA BAY IN THAILAND IS WORKING! The recent closure of the famous Maya Bay in Thailand is a perfect example of why eco-tourism is so important to us all. The stunning bay, with its golden sandy beach sheltered by high cliffs on three sides, is the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi Island. Most visitors for the day arrive from Phuket,
THAI NEW YEAR = TIME TO GET WET! Songkran is an annual festival, which takes place over 3 days, during the Thai New Year of 13th-15th April. Although officially the festival covers 3 days, the reality is that the whole week is taken over by this mass celebration. During this time, the whole country comes to a complete standstill with music, dancing, drinking
AGENT ROADSHOWS IN BOURNEMOUTH & BRIGHTON Select Representation attended the 2 successful agent roadshows organised by Tourism Authority Of Thailand (TAT UK) in Bournemouth (10Apr19) and Brighton (11Apr19). These popular travel trade events were both held in Thai restaurants and took a speed dating format, of ‘agents meet sellers’ (sellers to include: airlines, hotels, tourist board & representation companies). Each presentation was timed at
THAILAND TRAVEL MART PLUS (TTM+) 2019 & THE 'BIG MATCH' THAILAND TRAVEL MART PLUS (TTM+) 2019 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will proudly host the largest B2B event ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-Region’ (TTM+) 2019 on 5th to 7th June 2019, at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya. This is the 2nd year in a
PLANNING FOR 2019 & BEYOND Tour East (full-service destination management company operating exclusively B2B from 18 countries across the Asia Pacific region) conducted its 3rd annual global inbound (GIB) conference between 09-11th January 2019 at the Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok. This was the group’s 1st time for holding this large-scale event outside of Singapore, and Thailand was the chosen venue. The annual GIB conference is an important 3 day
CHATUCHAK WEEKEND MARKET Looking for some retail therapy in Bangkok? Then a visit to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market should be top of your list. Regarded as the largest market in Thailand (also known as JJ Market), it has more than 15,000 stalls, spread across 35 acres and divided into 26 sections, which range from clothing, food, art, homeware, antiques ....and much more.
DEEVANA PLAZA KRABI AONANG ...A GREAT PLACE TO STAY The 4* Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang offers chic accommodation in contemporary low-rise buildings, located a short distance to Aonang Beach and Noppharat Thara Beach. With 213 stylish rooms and suites, each with a private balcony, guests can enjoy the resort’s excellent facilities and benefit from gracious and personalized service from the welcoming team. The
TTM+ & THE AMAZING THAILAND FOOTBALL MATCH 2018 The Tourism Authority of Thailand, in conjunction with the Thai tourism industry had the honour of being the host of the largest B2B event ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion’ (TTM+ 2018). This prestigious travel trade event was held on 13-15 June 2018 at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club (Pattaya), which is the
DESTINATIONS IN ASIA ARE STRUGGLING TO COPE WITH THE HEAVY ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL CHALLENGES OF CHINESE ARRIVALS Over recent months there have been many articles written about the long-term damage caused by the mass influx of Chinese tourists to Asia. The following articles are just some examples of the concerns facing countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Article 1 – TTG
SAVING ANIMALS FROM SUFFERING AROUND THE WORLD Supporting rewarding causes that you care about, not only benefits the charities, but it can be deeply rewarding for you too. Many people give to charities to support a cause that they believe in, as well as, for the positive effect it can have on their own lives. However big or small a charity may be, supporting a charitable organization should be something
