Each year, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recognizes travel industry leaders who have contributed to the development and promotion of travel and tourism across the Asia Pacific region. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas has won a prestigious PATA Gold Award in the Marketing Campaign-Hospitality category for its highly successful, fully integrated opening...
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For the first time ever, all top five marathoners competing in the Laguna Phuket International Marathon on Sunday finished in under three hours. Four of the top five came from Thailand.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre downgraded early Sunday morning a tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean following a major earthquake near India's Nicobar Islands, saying only India is at risk. Phuket was listed at being at risk shortly after the 7.5 earth quake struck in the Indian Ocean.
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Phuket led the recovery in global hotel performance in the first four years if 2010, according to a new study. Occupancy grew by more than 30 percent. Forward bookings are looking weak.
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Discussions are underway to facilitate a quick recovery for the tourism industry, according to TAT. The governor recognizes the role Phuket has for the Thai tourism industry.
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PATA Thailand is highly critical of Thai Airways, after price reductions of 50% of the Royal Orchid Holidays packages. - This does not help Thailand's tourism industry, says Bert Van Walbeek of PATA Thailand
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Terrorism policy to be revamped: - Thailand is no longer the same in the perspective of international reinsurers, says CEO of ThaiRe; No more smiles: - Parts of Bangkok looked more like the next Afghanistan, according to Financial Times. Investors will return.; More Bangkok money pouring into local resorts in Phuket.
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Hotel and resorts in the Andaman region of Thailand are launching promotions and deep price cuts to attract guests to their properties this summer.
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Businesses are struggling along the Andaman coast. Some hotels have asked staff to take holidays, while others work four days weeks. Better communication and truthful information to potential visitors will rebuild the tourism sector. The next threat for a recovery is exchange rates. European tourists are bleeding.
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Phuket Film Festival is attempting to "bring back the smile to Thailand". The festival goes underway in Phuket next week.
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