Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Punjab and West Bengal
Tourism Authority of Thailand organized a roadshow to North & East India. Fourteen travel trade partners were invited from Thailand, consisting of hotels, handling agents, attractions, entertainment options and airlines.
The roadshow was held in two cities- Kolkata on 31st July and Chandigarh on 2nd August. Over 100 travel agents were invited from Kolkata and nearby cities and Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar.
There were two B2B sessions held in each city, the first session was held exclusively for the top agents to interact with travel trade from Thailand one-to-one. This was followed by Table Top Sales sessions for the rest of the agents followed by Thailand products presentation and Thai dinner.
The presentation was done by Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi, Director- Ms. RunjuanTongrut, who updated the agents on new destinations and new trends for Thailand. The new destinations introduced were Ayutthya, KhaoYai, Rayong, Samui, Krabi, Phuket, HuaHin/Cha-am and Chiang Mai among others. The director also gave a brief explanation about the different segments such as Weddings, Celebrations, Golf, Health & Wellness, Adventure as well as women group. Over 100 Indian weddings have been held in Thailand in the past year and many other celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries and graduation parties were held in Thailand. There are many options for Indian weddings in Thailand such as banquet space, floral services, temples and Gurudwaras in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, KohSamui& Chiang Mai. Thailand has received 2 awards from Travel & Leisure Magazine, India readers as The World’s Best Destination and The Best Wedding Destination.
The evening ended with fun-filled activities in both the cities where several agents received exciting and attractive prizes sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand. There was also a lucky draw with prizes sponsored by the Thai travel trade as well as a grand prize of return ticket(DEL-BKK-DEL)sponsored by Thai Airways International as well as in Kolkata where as Consul General ( Mr. PrasitideshVichitsorasatra ) from Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata presented the prize.
Director Runjuan mentioned, “By the end of 2012, we aim to have at least 1 Million Indian visitors to Thailand.” She also thanked the Punjab agents and West Bengal agents for their cooperation and support to Amazing Thailand.
The Road Shows were a big success and Indian agents as well as travel trade partners from Thailand appreciated the event.
Quotes from participants:
“We were given ample of time to interact with the suppliers from Thailand and were able to do good business” says RupjeetSagger, Managing Director SaggerWorld Holidays, Ludhiana.
Mr. Hardyal Singh, Branch Manager International Travel House, Chandigarh said “This is a very interesting concept where exclusive trade partners from our city were invited to do business talks with the suppliers. We were able to close good deals”
“It is a goodshow to provide us a chance to update new products from Thailand as well as exclusive talk with partners “Mr. PrashantBinnany,Discovery Tours and Travels ,Kolkatta.
“It is a very successful business trip for Safari World Group to join Road show with TAT in Kolkata and Chandigarh, we could have business talk with our existing partners as well as new partners who are high potential agents, it ‘s the most successful road show” said Mrs. AparKewkacha, President and Chief Executive Officer, Safari World PCL.
Assistant Sales Manager, Siam Ocean World Bangkok,” It’s a well organized show, we met a number of potential agents especially exclusive B2B session “
Executive Sales Manager,Duangjitt Resort Phuket “Duangjitt Resort got big amount of partners & customers, in Kolkata we got leisure & incentive group, while there is high potential for honeymooners & wedding” in Chandigarh.
“We are happy with the event,we met potential agents and exclusively talk “SittisakLuangamornlert, Vice President , Siam Park City
Shannon Creado, Regional Director of Sales – India, “Anantara Hotel & Resort” Happy with the format of event, if more appointment on the one-to-one session will be more business.
Tourism Authority of Thailand
New Delhi
21 August 2012
