Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 10, 2007 - (Page 3)

Make the Most of Amazing Thailand In 2007, Thailand marks the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In A addition to numerous events to celebrate the occasion, the “Royal Initiative Discovery” R campaign was launched jointly by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Tourism Council of Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Thai Airways International. The new campaign seeks to encourage sustainability and grassroots benefits from tourism. The initiative has created travel packages focusing on rural development and poverty-alleviation projects created by His Majesty, as well as Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother and other members of the Royal Family. Here’s a small selection: The Conservation Centre r in Lampang was established to conserve Thai elephants and to give people the chance to gain v a deeper understanding of these magnificent creatures. The only elephant hospital in TREASURED THAI PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU ROYAL INITIATVE DISCOVERY R the world is located here, and elephant shows and training o demonstrations are performed daily. A short mahout-training y course for tourists is offered. The College in the Court, Nakhon Pathom, a Royal R Folk Art and Craft Training T Centre, promotes the 10 native skills of ancient Siam: carving, engraving, sculpting, modeling, drawing, lacquering, plastering, metalwork, molding and lathing. Bang Sai Arts & Crafts Centre, Ayutthaya, has products and activities on view that include woven basketry, artificial flowers, hand-woven silk and cotton, silk dyeing, wood carving, miniature hand-modeled dolls, and furniture production.For details about Royal Initiative Discovery, visit www.thairoyalprojects.com. Thailand.” The campaign’s theme products are: Thainess: “Experience the Art of E r Thai Living” Tr Treasure products: “Land of r H Heritage and History” r Beaches: “Fun, Sun, Surf and F Sr Serenity of Thai Beaches” B rE Nature: “Encounter the Sheer Beauty of Thai Nature” Health and Wellness: “The Beauty of Wellness and Wellbeing” Trendy: “Excite Yourself with a Myriad of Thai Trends” Festivities: “Enchant Yourself with International Festivities in Thailand” GOING DIGITAL The Tourism Authority of T Thailand has launched Thailand’s first online travel intelligence portal — www.eTourismInsight.com. wT r This new information highway e for Thailand-bound travelers is v o designed to provide the latest and most competitive travel information. Contents include news, venue information, fresh research, detailed industry reports, world tourism industry trends, and the latest global and regional e-marketing strategies. “Discover Thailand Fares 2007” Thai Airways is doing its part to attract visitors. The carrier’s “Discover Thailand Fares 2007” offers a pass that entitles travelers to fly economy class to three cities within Thailand for $169, within a three month period. Additional flight coupons are available, up to a maximum of eight coupons. All travel must be completed by Dec. 31, 2007, and only in conjunction with international travel to, from or via Thailand. Qualifying international flights may be via any carrier. Thai Airways International and Air China have also teamed to offer packages combining Beijing Olympics 2008 trips with a pre- or post-Bangkok visit. Both airlines are offering special fares out of a variety of cities, including New York and Los Angeles in the U.S. For more information, visit www.thaiairways.com. SEVEN AMAZING WONDERS The Tourism Authority of Thailand launched a new tourism campaign, called the “Seven Amazing Wonders of www www.tourismthailand.org/la |3 http://www.eTourismInsight.com http://www.thairoyalprojects.com http://www.thaiairways.com http://www.tourismthailand.org/la

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Contents Make the Most of Amazing Thailand, Land of Heritage and History Planning a Trip to Thailand: Essential Information Transportation: Convenient Options, from Tuk Tuks to Skytrains Thailand's Vibrant Culture: Experience the Art of Thai Living Sampling Thailand’s Top 20 Delights Hotel Choices: From Luxury to Budget-Friendly Map of Thailand Overview of Thailand’s Regions Central Thailand: The Delights of Bangkok and Beyond Northeastern Thailand: A Distinct Culture All Its Own Northern Thailand: Experience the Iconic Heritage Southern Thailand: Balmy and Beautiful Days International Festivities in Thailand: Let Yourself Be Enchanted Water Sports: The Fun, Sun, Surf and Serenity of Thai Beaches Ecotourism: Encounter the Sheer Beauty of Thai Nature The Beauty of Wellness and Wellbeing in Thailand Shopping: Excite Yourself with a Myriad of Thai Trends

Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 10, 2007

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