The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the “Eco-Discovery in Amazing Thailand” product showcase, from 22-25 June 2024, to promote responsible tourism and enhance the positive image of Thailand as a sustainable tourism destination.
Mrs Patsee Permvongsenee, TAT executive director of ASEAN South Asia and South Pacific Region,said “The event is a showcase of Thai tourism enterprises recognise for their outstanding quality
and excellence in sustainable operations, back by the 14th Thailand Tourism Awards or TTA. The three-day activity is design to illustrate a wealth of socially responsible tourism experiences in Thailand, emphasising Thai soft-power cultural values.”
The event brings related parties to explore responsible tourism
The event brings together 24 travel professionals as well as 11 content creators, bloggers and influencers from the ASEAN,
South Asia and South Pacific market to explore award-winning responsible tourism experiences in Chiang Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Samut Songkhram and Phetchaburi on 22-24 June.
In Chiang Rai, the itinerary features Chiang Saen Social Tourism Community Enterprise and Ban Tha Khan Thong Homestay. Both are winners of the TTA Silver Awards in the Attraction – Local and Community category.
In Nakhon Ratchasima, the route highlights Ban Suk Somboon Social Tourism Community Enterprise,
a TTA Silver Award winner in the Attraction-Local and Community category.
On the Samut Songkhram-Phetchaburi route, the experience encompasses Baanrimklong Homestay,
a TTA Silver Award winner in the Attraction – Learning and Doing category; Ban Rai Krang Tourism Community,
a TTA Silver Award winner in the Attraction – Local and Community category;
and Ban Tham Sua Homestay, a TTA Silver Award winner in the Low Carbon & Sustainability – Attraction category.
Case studies will be taken into account to further develop the products
On 25 June, participants convene at The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok for a product debrief, trade meet, and networking dinner.
The product debrief offers a platform for exchanging of recommendations from the overseas participants based on their first-hand experience on each route.
Case studies from the session will be taken into account to further develop the products and services of the award-winning Thai tourism enterprises to meet customers’ needs and desires.
Participants will also have the chance to learn more about the CF-Hotels initiative
and the ongoing efforts by TAT to promote socially and environmentally responsible tourism.
The event enhances the positive image of Thailand
The trade meet session serves as a marketing platform for 20 Thai tourism enterprises,
comprising winners of the 14th Thailand Tourism Awards (TTA) and participants of the CF-Hotels initiative,
to meet and discuss prospective business with the overseas tourism professionals.
The networking and farewell dinner concludes the event for 80 participants,
including Thai tourism operators, overseas participants, strategic partners from the public and private agencies, and members of the local media.
The event is expect to generate at least 1,000,000 reaches and further enhance the positive image of Thailand as a sustainable tourism destination.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand
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