Mega Familiarization Trips aim to Boost Thailand’s Tourism Industry

Thailand is organising Mega Familiarization trips for media and travel agents from around the world in an attempt to build confidence and boost the tourism industry in the country.

Next week’s Mega Familiarization trips and events, joint efforts of Thai Airways International and the Tourism Authority (TAT), are in response to the declining number of tourist arrivals caused by the twin setbacks of a global fuel crisis and  the ongoing Thai political conflict.

Mr. Pandit Chanapai, THAI’s Executive Vice President, Commercial, said, “We are encouraging our offices around the world to reassure customers that Thailand is safe to visit. We are trying to mitigate any fallout from the fuel and political issues with prompt and effective action through the travel and tourism trade, where appropriate, that will be positive for customers. Refunds, fee waiving and an interim payment were made to passengers affected by cancellation of flights caused by the recent political situation.”

As part of Thailand’s tourism recovery plan, THAI and TAT will be co-hosting the “Thailand Invitation” Mega Familiarization trip for over 800 media representatives and travel operators worldwide, all of which will be flown to/from Thailand courtesy of THAI. From the official event commencing from the 8th of October, participants will be presented with opportunities to experience products from various categories presented under the Seven Amazing Wonders of Thailand theme. They will be invited to different part of the country, with travel itinerary featuring 30 routes, covering Northern and Northeastern Thailand as well as routes in Phuket and Krabi.

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