Mumbai 14th October 2011: Instituted by the Times Group of Publications, the Tourism Authority of Thailand was voted by a panel of jury members and an industry poll to win the coveted "Award for Excellence - International Tourism Board" at the maiden edition of Times Travel Honours 2011 during a glittering ceremony in Mumbai.
An initiative by the The Times Group - publishers of India's largest English daily; the Times Travel Academy ('TTA') chaired by Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman of Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts; is a body comprising over 200 travel industry CXOs to facilitate dialogue between industry and regulators. Amongst its key initiatives is the Times Travel Honours – announced as an annual celebration to felicitate industry’s top contributors.
Ms.Sonalee Vaz, Tourism Authority of Thailand Mumbai Marketing & Public Relations Representative Office received the award on behalf of Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Commenting on the award Mr. Sethaphan Budhani, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mumbai said, "The award is a credit to the entire team who has worked effortlessly to ensure that our marketing objectives, strategies and goals were achieved within a set time frame and budget. India has become a key source market for inbound travelers who view Thailand as a value for money destination. We have since the launch of our operations been actively targeting several niche segments such as up-market FIT travelers, golf specialists, wedding planners and film producers to secure a broader image for Thailand myriad of offerings. The award will encourage out team to strive harder and reach new heights."
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Mumbai