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Thailand Golf Journey Mart 2024 Unveils the Kingdom as a Premier Golf Vacation spot with International Participation
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has formally kicked off the Thailand Golf Journey Mart (TGTM) 2024, a premier business-to-business (B2B) market designed to showcase Thailand as a top-tier golf vacation spot. The occasion is happening from September 17 to 19 at numerous venues round Bangkok and its environment.
Mr. Nithee Seeprae, TAT Deputy Governor for Advertising Communications, stated, “TGTM is an excellent opportunity to showcase Thailand as a top sports destination and a prime choice for golfers globally. Tourism plays a crucial role as one of the key engines driving Thailand’s economy, and golf is a significant part of that. Our world-class courses host major tournaments and offer year-round play, complemented by our renowned hospitality and a wide range of after-game activities, from tasting local dishes to exploring local experiences and indulging in wellness treatments.”
This yr’s TGTM has introduced collectively 63 golf vacation specialists to attach with 59 Thai exhibitors, which embrace golf programs, nation golf equipment, motels, and different associated companies, all whereas participating in networking golf tournaments. Moreover, 31 worldwide media representatives are attending to find Thailand’s distinctive golf programs and tourism choices.
The occasion commenced with a Networking Golf Inspection and Event at Siam Nation Membership Bangkok, adopted by a Welcome Dinner at Topgolf Megacity. The second day featured a gap ceremony on the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Lodge, which included a briefing on Thailand golf, B2B periods, and networking alternatives. The occasion will wrap up with a Networking Golf Event at Riverdale Golf Membership on the ultimate day.
In the course of the opening ceremony, Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Worldwide Advertising – Europe, the Americas, Center East, and Africa, unveiled TAT’s newest promotional marketing campaign, “Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End,” highlighting the nation’s tourism choices for an unforgettable golf expertise.
“Thailand is a well-known centre for golf in Asia, drawing golfers from all over the world with beautiful scenery, good weather and quality facilities. Golfers have a choice of outstanding courses or international tournaments across the country. Moreover, there are professional staff members who are hospitality workers, which makes every round memorable,” Mr. Siripakorn stated.
Thailand is residence to over 250 golf programs catering to golfers of all ability ranges. Whereas many prestigious programs are positioned in main vacationer hubs, hidden gems like Gassan Legacy Golf Membership in Lamphun, Santiburi Nation Membership in Chiang Rai, Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao in Chanthaburi, and Royal Creek Golf Membership and Resort in Udon Thani supply distinctive {golfing} experiences.
The nation has a wealthy historical past of internet hosting worldwide golf tournaments, together with the Honda LPGA Thailand, which not too long ago celebrated its seventeenth version, reinforcing Thailand’s standing as a premier golf vacation spot.
To advertise golf amongst locals and expatriates, TAT has launched the “Amazing Golf in Southern Thailand” initiative in collaboration with Golfdigg, Thailand’s main golf reserving platform. This program presents unique offers at native eating places, luxurious motels, spas, and neighborhood tourism actions all through Phuket, Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Ko Samui from August to September 2024.
Thailand’s fame as a world-class golf vacation spot is additional solidified by quite a few prestigious accolades. Current awards embrace the IAGTO recognition of Bangkok because the “Golf Destination of the Year 2024 (Southeast Asia),” Nikanti Golf Membership in Nakhon Pathom because the “Golf Course of the Year (Thailand),” and the World Golf Awards naming Pineapple Valley Golf Membership Hua Hin as “Thailand’s Best Golf Hotel 2023” and Siam Nation Membership Pattaya-Outdated Course as “Thailand’s Best Golf Course 2023.”
