Thai Tourism Authority Wins Times Travel Honour Award

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.

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