{"id":255656,"date":"2025-08-29T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=255656"},"modified":"2025-08-29T06:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T23:11:32","slug":"royal-orchid-holidays-returns-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2025\/08\/royal-orchid-holidays-returns-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Orchid Holidays returns to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BANGKOK, 29 August 2025: Bangkok-based destination management company IAsia Thailand and Royal Orchid Holidays, a division of Thai Airways International, will reintroduce the iconic Royal Orchid Holidays brand to the South African market, effective 1 September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this strategic alliance, IAsia Thailand will supply Royal Orchid Holidays South Africa with its full suite of travel services, including hotels, tours, activities, packages, and ground transfers, which will be distributed by Simply Nexus&#8217; extensive network across South Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255657 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 651px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 651\/360;width:567px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-17.jpg 651w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-17-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-17-600x332.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>IAsia Thailand General Manager Nick Critelli (left) and Royal Orchid Holidays Team Lead Panida Indrambarya (centre).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Partnering with Simply Nexus on behalf of Royal Orchid Holidays is a natural next step for IAsia Thailand,&#8221; said IAsia Thailand General Manager Nick Critelli. &#8220;We&#8217;ve established a strong reputation and presence in both Thailand and South Africa, and we&#8217;re excited to bring our full product range to Royal Orchid Holidays as we help reintroduce this respected brand back into the South African market.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first website for tours is now live at <a href=\"https:\/\/royalorchidholidays.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/royalorchidholidays.co.za\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Royal Orchid Holidays Team Lead Panida Indrambarya noted: &#8220;At Royal Orchid Holidays, we take pride not only in curating unforgettable travel experiences but also in the strong relationships we&#8217;ve nurtured over the years \u2014 with service partners, local guides, and our valued guests. 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