Fam trip participants will be able to enjoy the thrill of a local tuk-tuk tour, discover the delights of Thai cuisine, explore Bangkok’s glittering Grand Palace, relax with a traditional Thai massage at Wat Pho, and see the sights of the city on a serene river and canal boat tour.
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently joined forces with the leading travel management agency GTA and Korean TV Channel tvN to show off some of Thailand’s amazing range of luxury goods, hospitality and Thainess to 14 media representatives and travel agents from 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region.
The familiarisation and filming trip to Thailand is part of GTA’s Strategic Partnership Programme (SPP) aimed at positioning Thailand as an upscale tourist destination for luxury travellers. The trip, taking place this week (24 to 27 August) will also form part of tvN’s latest English-language travel series called “My Unexpected Sweet Trip (M.U.S.T.)”, hosted by South Korean model and fashionista, Irene Kim. She will be looking at some of Bangkok’s luxury offerings and tourism products and incorporating them into the show for the pay TV channel, which is known for lifestyle programming and dramas. Joining Irene Kim in the filming is South Korean actor Mr. Kim Jae Young.
Photo taken at welcome dinner hosted by TAT at Naj Exquisite Thai Cuisine. In the photos are GTA, TAT, tvN, MUST presenter Irene Kim and Kim Jae Young (back row, 2nd and 3rd from right) and travel agents.
Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak TAT Deputy for International Marketing Asia and South Pacific said, “This collaborative fam trip is perfect for showing our Asia-Pacific neighbours that Thailand can offer unparalleled luxury for everyone who appreciates the finer things in life as well as unique local experiences that can be found nowhere else. We are grateful to GTA and tvN for helping us to reach dynamic new markets and showcase the best of the kingdom to their agents and viewers.”
During the trip, the travel agents and members of the media get to enjoy typically Thai experiences; such as, taking a tuk-tuk tour, having a vigorous Thai massage, and taking a canal trip. They will also visit the riverside and Grand Palace. All participants will get the chance to see an evening of Muay Thai boxing and enjoy a range of tasty Thai cuisine.
GTA will also be making a film of the visit to Thailand to showcase some of the hidden treasures that Bangkok can offer. They will also highlight SPP partners; such as, the Amara Bangkok Hotel. These short films will be used in GTA’s educational travel trade workshops.
GTA provides travel services and operates a range of booking sites including XML, GTA Retail, TravelCube and Travel Bound and processes over 21,000 bookings in over 25 languages daily.
Photo caption: Group photo during the fam trip chaired by Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak, TAT Deputy for International Marketing Asia and South Pacific (2nd from right); Ms. Runjuan Tongrut, TAT Executive Director of the East Asia Region (2nd from left); Dr. Walailuck Noypayak, TAT Executive Director for ASEAN, South Asia and South Pacific Region (left); Mr. Kim Jae Young (3rd from left); and Ms. Irene Kim (right)
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