PATA Chair Peter Semone said the event honoured two of PATA’s dearest friends, both of whom have dedicated many years to collaborating with the association.

“While we bid farewell to Chiruit, our appreciation for his leadership and support extends well beyond his tenure at TCEB. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for him. At the same time, we extend our warmest congratulations to Siripakorn on his well-earned appointment and look forward to continuing our close collaboration with him and DASTA in the years ahead.”

As President of TCEB, Chiruit played a pivotal role in positioning Thailand as a leading MICE destination. Under his leadership, TCEB actively collaborated with PATA in co-organising events such as the PATA Travel Mart and PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

Siripakorn was previously the Deputy Governor for International Marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, covering Europe, America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Also attending the event were TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and the National Food Institute President Supawan Teerarat.

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Several exhibitors from various regions of Japan are featured alongside local businesses offering Japanese cuisine and beverages, Japan-themed booth games, traditional Japanese cultural performances and workshops.

Guests of honour on the opening day included Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Nishiumi Shigehiro, Deputy Consul-General, Consulate-General of Japan, and Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau, of Galaxy Entertainment Group. They were among the first to partake in the festivities and immerse themselves in the ambience of Japanese culture.

Galaxy Entertainment Group Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kelley remarked in his speech: “Galaxy Macau will continue to support the SAR government in promoting the diversified development of Macau’s tourism industry through events like the Sakura Cultural Festival. 

Restaurants under Galaxy Macau, such as Nagomi, Kyo Watami, Butao Ramen, Yoshimori Teppanyaki, and CHA BEI, will introduce authentic Japanese set menus and delicacies, allowing guests to immerse themselves in Japan’s pink cherry blossom season in Macau. 

The Sakura Cultural Festival’s decorations transport guests to a spring in Japan, offering photo spots to capture cherry blossom memories.

A centrepiece attraction at the Sakura Cultural Festival is the sake vending machine, offering over 50 varieties of Japanese sake.

Over the Sakura Cultural Festival, guests can enjoy the Japanese yukata experience by presenting spending receipts in designated amounts.

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A panel of jury members, including Dipendra Purush Dhakal (former secretary at the Ministry of Tourism), Narendra Deo Bhatta (MD-Heritage Tours & Travels), and Sunil Sakya (chairman of KGH Group of Hotels and Resorts), evaluated the participants.

Manabhi Sing Ayer from the Nepal Academy of Tourism & Hotel Management (NATHM) won the competition, followed by first and second runners-up Shreenidhi Sharma from the Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education (GATE) and Prabha Rai from the International School of Tourism & Hotel Management (IST).

 The PATA Nepal Chapter in collaboration with the PATA Nepal Student Chapter, organised the 6th Youth Talent Quest. Supporting partners included Buddha Air, KGH Group of Hotels and Resorts, Community Homestay Network, HighGround Adventures Nepal and PATA Nepal Chapter member colleges; GATE, NATHM, Mid-Valley Int’l, IST, and GCI.

Youth Talent Quest (YTQ) is an annual event by PATA Nepal Chapter as a part of its engagement with Young Tourism Professionals (YTPs) to provide a platform for students from PATA Nepal Chapter member colleges to compete and showcase their talents. 

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Launched in 1989, Ocean Marina Jomtien is a key economic driver of Thailand’s marine industry and remains a leader in marine services and facilities. Since 2012, Ocean Marina Jomtien has implemented a strategic development programme to upgrade and increase berthing facilities, 

From a capacity of 200 berths in 2011, the marina has added 255 more berths, making it the largest marina in Southeast Asia today with 455 wet berths, 100 trailer boat berths and hardstand capacity for 30 boats.

“We have invested considerably in the marina’s facilities and expansion over the last decade, which has been well received by local and international visiting yachts,” Ocean Marina Jomtien harbour master Scott Finsten explained. “In addition to visiting international yachts, we have seen an exponential increase in Thais buying boats, enjoying the marine lifestyle and basing themselves at Ocean Marina Jomtien. And we’ve also seen a steady increase in superyachts visiting the area – in fact, 2023 was our biggest year yet welcoming a record number of superyachts to Ocean Marina Jomtien.”

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 In a press statement released Wednesday, the department said:

“Find Your Pace, Experience Abu Dhabi ignites curiosity and encourages visitors to create their own unique journey, from the known to the unknown, through ancient heritage sites and iconic modern treasures.” 

Find Your Pace follows four characters as they explore Abu Dhabi for the first time, taking journeys that inspire, excite, and restore. Destination highlights include the tranquil Al Ain Oasis, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, inspiring Qasr Al Watan, and renowned Louvre Abu Dhabi, as well as the vast Green Mubazzarah and the Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, estimated to be over four million years old.

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Held last week to drum up travel bookings from Medan ahead of the upcoming direct flights scheduled to fly to Langkawi Q1, 2024, the sales mission consisted of 13 travel agencies, five travel products, five hotels and one international association. The B2B sales sessions were held at the Hotel Santika Premier Dyandra & Convention, Medan.

Reaching 80 travel agencies from Medan Team Langkawi raised the profile of the island’s attractions and paved the way to boost bookings in 2024. The B2B mission was a collaboration of LADA with Tourism Malaysia Medan, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition (Myceb) and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of North Sumatra, Indonesia.

http://www.naturallylangkawi.my/

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Paul Linder, General Manager and Corporate Director of Operations – Centara Reserve (Middle), and Treethipnipha Hongsombud – Marketing Communication Manager of Centara Reserve Samui (left) received the award from Amarin Kocharat, Director of Lifestyle + Travel (right).

Linder commented: “We invite you to celebrate life’s milestones with us — from weddings and vow renewals to surprise proposals and honeymoons. Our venues including beaches, gardens, poolside, and villas.

“As we commemorate this achievement, we renew our promise to deliver remarkable services, ensuring an exemplary luxury resort experience for our guests”.
Learn more about Centara Reserve Samui at centarareserve.com/samui 

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The professional golf league will gather some of the world’s best golfers to compete on the award-winning Serapong course at Sentosa Golf Club.

STB notes Singapore is shaping up to become a dynamic international sporting hub as the board intensives efforts to draw more world-class sports events that will attract a strong following of sports fans.

LIV Golf announced its 2024 tournament schedule at a press conference held last week In London, confirming its first full season that starts in February and will feature 12 regular season events in eight different countries.

The LIV Golf League competition will kick off again at El Camaleón Golf Course in Mayakoba, Mexico, the site of last season’s opener. Also returning as host venues: The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia – winner of the World Golf Awards’ Best Golf Event of 2023; the legendary Real Club Valderrama in Andalucía, Spain; the Serapong course at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, recently named World’s Best Golf Course; and The Old White course at The Greenbrier, site of Bryson DeChambeau’s historic title-winning 58.

LIV Golf 2024 Schedule

*LIV Golf is a professional golf tour. The name “LIV” refers to the Roman numerals for 54, the score if every hole on a par-72 course was birdied and the number of holes to be played at LIV events. (Wikipedia).
(Source: https://www.facebook.com/STBsingapore).

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Following her attendance at the Global Tourism Economic Forum in Macau last week, she commented on her Facebook page: “My visit to Macau is in line with my “Partnership 360” policy to strengthen the Thai tourism industry across both the demand and supply sides through efficient cooperation with all potential stakeholders worldwide. 

“Today has been another productive and stimulating day at the Macau’s Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF). I heard some very visionary and informative speeches on the role of tourism in helping the post-COVID recovery. I came away with high confidence in a bright future.”

Thapanee is one of the most proactive social media users among the region’s tourism leaders. She uses social media platforms to reach out to tourism partners and update followers directly with her comments and reports on her activities almost as they happen.

“I also plan to work closely with the Chinese tourism authorities and the UN World Tourism Organisation and Pacific Asia Travel Association to facilitate the economic revival.

“The opening of the People’s Republic of China after 1,000-day travel restrictions sends hope to the global tourism economy by building bridges between China and the world. The GTEF event is a source of insights on China’s critical role in the global travel economy and its role in driving sustainability.”

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The airline, once famous for its bikini-clad cabin attendants, claims the collaboration showcases Thai Vietjet’s commitment to supporting and promoting beauty pageant events and eco-conscious initiatives that align with the core value of Miss Earth Thailand and Thai Vietjet.

As the official airline sponsor, Thai Vietjet provides travel for the contestants participating in ‘Miss Earth Thailand 2023’, ensuring their safe arrival in Vietnam for photo opportunities hosted from 21 to 24 August in two cities of Vietnam, Danang and Hoi An.

“Thai Vietjet is honoured to be associated with such an inspiring event as Miss Earth Thailand 2023 for women and individuals. We believe in supporting initiatives promoting environmental consciousness to impact our world positively. We are delighted to support this event by providing the air transportation that connects those inspiring women with meaningful opportunities,” said Thai Vietjet’s commercial director Pinyot Pibulsonggram.

(Source: Thai Vietjet)

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