Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Travel Leisure, a leading travel and lifestyle magazine, has awarded Thailand the Travel Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024.
Koh Samui was named the Best Island in Asia Pacific, and Samui Airport ranked fourth among the best airports. Additionally, Bangkok was awarded the Best City in Asia Pacific. These recognitions highlight Thailand’s potential in the tourism sector, showcasing its beauty and the convenience offered to travellers.
The awards were based on votes from Travel Leisure readers between January and March 2024. The magazine emphasized Koh Samui's charm, noting its small bungalows, fishing villages, and stunning natural scenery, which make it one of the most visited destinations in Thailand.
Chai Wacharonke, Government Spokesperson, announced that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin prioritises the development of Thailand’s tourist destinations to make the country a global tourism hub.
The spokesperson noted that these achievements reflect the Thai tourism industry’s capability to provide exceptional experiences for tourists, enhancing the country's status as a premier global destination./.
Thailand eyes attracting tourists from long-distance markets
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on June 19 unveiled its tourism promotion policy for the second half of this year, in which Thailand will focus on attracting customers from long-distance markets to help the agency meet the government’s target of 3.5 trillion baht (over 95 billion USD) in tourism revenue this year.