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PATA signs MOU with International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

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PATA signs MOU with International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) - TRAVELINDEXBangkok, Thailand, November 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), becoming dedicated partners in establishing meaningful connections between the two organisations.

The MOU was signed in conjunction with the 62nd ICCA Congress in Bangkok hosted by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). This is the second time Thailand played host to the ICCA Congress, with the first time in 2007 in Pattaya. The agreement was signed on Sunday, November 12 by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath in the presence of the President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, PATA Chair Peter Semone and ICCA President Marta Gomes, on the first day of the ICCA Congress 2023 taking place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

“Our collaboration with ICCA underscores the unwavering commitment of both organizations to foster responsible and sustainable growth within the travel and tourism industry, not only in the Asia Pacific region but also on a global scale. This partnership holds great promise for the expansion of business opportunities in the region as there is important synergy between the travel and tourism industry and business events, as both relate to travel and economic impact for destination and industry players. We eagerly look forward to sharing valuable insights and best practices with them,” said PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid.

Under the MOU, both parties plan to create joint programme content designed to nurture the ‘Business Travel’ sector in the Asia Pacific region, emphasise sustainability in future activities and events, and begin cross-participation in flagship events between the Associations, among other priorities.

“ICCA is proud to sign this important MoU agreement with PATA which reinforces how closely linked our organisations are. We both share values around sustainability, education, legacy, and advocating for the global significance of international collaboration and partnership. Asia Pacific is an amazing place, culturally diverse and endlessly fascinating. It offers so much to the world in terms of travel and business. Yet it is the people here that are key to developing new opportunities, and ICCA salutes the collective energy, efficiency, and boundless desire to create unique event experiences for all,” said ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath.

ICCA is a global community and knowledge hub for the international association – and governmental – meetings industry. Founded in 1963, ICCA specialises in the international association meetings sector, offering data, education, communication channels, as well as business development and networking opportunities. Today, ICCA continues to advocate for the world of international meetings. The ICCA Association Community offers associations across the world education, connections, tools and resources to help them organise more effective and successful meetings.

About PATA
Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. The Association provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organisations, which includes government, state and city tourism bodies; international airlines and airports; hospitality organisations, and educational institutions, as well as thousands of young tourism professional (YTP) members across the world. The PATA network also embraces the grassroots activism of the PATA Chapters and Student Chapters, who organise numerous travel industry training programmes and business development events across the world. Thousands of travel professionals belong to the 32 local PATA Chapters worldwide, while hundreds of students are members of the 28 PATA Student Chapters globally. The PATAmPOWER platform delivers unrivalled data, forecasts and insights from the PATA Strategic Intelligence Centre to members’ desktops and mobile devices anywhere in the world. PATA’s Head Office has been in Bangkok since 1998. The Association also has an official office in Beijing. Visit www.PATA.org.

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First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Cut Global Emissions 7% Annually to 2030 to Maintain Paris-Agreed Global Warming Limit

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Cut Global Emissions 7% Annually to 2030 to Maintain Paris-Agreed Global Warming Limit - TRAVELINDEX - SUSTAINABLEFIRST.comGeneva, Switzerland, November 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / In the lead-up to the UN’s COP28 climate conference, the world’s largest CEO-led community committed to accelerating the net-zero transition today calls on businesses and governments to further slash global carbon emissions to meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

According to a report by the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), emissions must be cut back by 7% each year from now until 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as agreed in Paris in 2015.

“The urgency and scale of the climate crisis demand immediate and coordinated action at a global level,” said Pim Valdre, Head of Climate Ambition Initiatives at the World Economic Forum. “The cost of inaction is simply too high, and our shared responsibility is to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for all.”

The report, The State of Climate Action, says that “dramatic action” is needed to close the gap. This includes shorter-term net-zero national and corporate commitments, faster deployment and funding of green technologies, and stronger global collaboration to ensure a just transition. The report follows an open letter from more than 100 CEOs and senior executives from the Alliance to world leaders ahead of COP28 urging for a phase-out of fossil fuels and a massive scale-up of renewable energy and carbon removal.

“The findings in this report are a wake-up call to the world, reaffirming that the status quo is no longer an option,” said Rich Lesser, Global Chair of Boston Consulting Group and Chief Advisor to the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. “Governments, companies and other stakeholders must act in lock step to meet our ambitious climate goals. It is our collective responsibility to build a more resilient and greener future for generations to come, and we are unwavering in our mission to make that a reality.”

The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, facilitated by the World Economic Forum, consists of more than 120 top companies from diverse industry sectors and regions, representing more than $4 trillion in total revenues and 12 million employees.

Tackling insufficient national and corporate commitments

According to the report, as of mid-2023, the share of global emissions covered by national net-zero targets exceeded 80% – up from virtually zero only a few years ago. However, only a third of global emissions are covered by net-zero targets for 2050, the estimated timeframe required to maintain a 1.5°C limit, with most national net-zero targets set for longer timelines. The shorter-term gap is even more significant, with only 20% of emissions also covered by Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aligned to a 1.5°C ceiling.

Stronger commitments and actions are most critically needed from the 10 largest national emitters, which account for half of the gap.

On the corporate side, progress in recent years has been substantial. The total number of companies with commitments to 1.5°C science-based targets has increased more than six-fold between the end of 2020 and August 2023. However, fewer than 20% of the world’s 1,000 largest companies have set this type of target, and almost 40% have no net-zero commitment at all.

Addressing the technology and funding gap

Most green technologies required to achieve net zero exist already, but those that are or soon will be cost competitive would only cover around 55% of global emissions. Others, including “deep decarbonization” technologies – such as hydrogen, carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), and direct air capture – are still in early stages of development and scaling too slowly. To catch up, innovation and industrial scaling need to accelerate at nearly unprecedented levels.

Among key root causes, an over $2 trillion gap in yearly climate funding remained in 2022, with critical gaps in early technologies and infrastructure: bioenergy, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, CCUS and battery storage collectively received only around 2% of 2022 global mitigation funds. The gap is also twice as large in lower-income countries as in higher-income ones, with the former subject to lower capital availability and higher perceived risks.

Major course corrections needed

Several near-term priorities are put forward in the report to keep the 1.5°C limit within reach. These actions include the need to:

– Unlock bolder, more rapid national commitments and actions
– Deploy carbon pricing and border taxes, and support actions in nature, agriculture and food
– Remove obstacles to the transition, such as permitting times, supply chain risks and skill gaps
– Shift corporate focus to bolder targets and transparency for themselves and their supply chains
– Strengthen incentives to massively scale up high-impact technologies and necessary infrastructure
– Raise climate financing for the Global South, conditional on ambitious mitigation action

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Jim Thompson Fabrics Adorn Top Hotels Globally

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Jim Thompson Fabrics Adorn Top Hotels Globally - TOP25HOTELS.comBangkok, Thailand, November 10, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Crafting luxury one thread at a time, Jim Thompson’s exquisite fabrics have woven their magic into the very fabric of the world’s most prestigious hotels. From the serene banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River to the opulent suites of the global elite’s favoured establishments, these iconic textiles set the gold standard in some of the World’s 50 Best Hotels.

Setting the stage for world-class luxury, Thailand’s iconic global lifestyle brand, Jim Thompson, is delighted to reveal its integral role in enhancing the interior elegance of some of the world’s leading hotels, as celebrated by The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Establishments of repute, such as Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, The Siam, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Cheval Blanc Paris, The Savoy – London, and One & Only Mandarina – Mexico that feature on this coveted listing have seamlessly woven the unmatched quality and design of Jim Thompson fabrics into their opulent settings and luxury offerings.

With a storied history stretching over half a century, Jim Thompson’s reputation as a leader in Thai silk remains unchallenged. Its dedication to vertically integrated craftsmanship, ranging from yarn manufacturing to designing, weaving, printing, and fabric treatment, ensures both durability and luxury in every strand. “Our expertise in creating silks as well as high-performance fabrics tailored for residential and hospitality projects while maintaining uncompromised quality and design remains at the forefront of our business,” adds Sasaya N Vesanen, Chief Commercial Officer – Home Furnishings of Jim Thompson

Through collaborative efforts across departments, Jim Thompson continuously innovates bespoke textile products which are tailored to each project’s unique design requirements. This commitment extends to their range of wallcoverings, which meet the highest safety requirements. These standards are met without compromising the luxurious nature of the designs, harmoniously merging safety and splendour.

From the storied corridors of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, which boasts 147 years of history hosting luminaries, to the urban sanctuary that is The Siam with its historic Thai teak house, Connie’s Cottage, Jim Thompson’s fabrics grace the interiors, adding a layer of understated luxury and the riverside beauty of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, both incorporate Jim Thompson’s touch, bringing Thai artistry and the glory of Thai silk to their global clientele. Beyond Thailand, adding to this glorious roster is Cheval Blanc in Paris, which offers a secluded retreat with panoramic city views framed by Jim Thompson fabric, while London’s iconic Savoy resonates with a century-old hospitality tradition and Jim Thompson fabrics. Meanwhile, nature takes the front seat at One & Only Mandarina in Mexico, where guests immerse themselves in Riviera Nayarit’s vibrant landscapes – transitioning from rainforests to white-sand beaches with Jim Thompson fabrics.

Building on legacy and continuous innovation, Jim Thompson’s collaborations with some of the world’s foremost architects and interior designers range from luxury hotels to private jets and super yachts. This enduring partnership with global hospitality titans solidifies Jim Thompson’s reputation as the unrivalled choice for luxurious interior textiles and wallcoverings.

About Jim Thompson
No brand spells heritage like Jim Thompson, the Thai Silk Company founded in 1951 by James H.W. Thompson, an art collector, a socialite, and an entrepreneur who has been famously recognized as the driving force behind the revival of the Thailand’s silk industry. Jim Thompson’s disappearance remains the largest mystery in South East Asia until today. Today, Jim Thompson is the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand with a reputation for beautiful silks and “Beyond Silk”.

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Calls for Enrolment for Cornell University’s Executive Women in Leadership

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Calls for Enrolment for Cornell University's Executive Women in Leadership - TOURISMAFRICA.orgJohannesburg, South Africa, November 15, 2023 / TRAVELNEWSHUB / In partnership with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), Cornell University (USA), has made available an exclusive offer and invitation to Women in executive leadership and women in leadership to enrol for Cornell University’s two and a half-month online Executive Women and Women in Leadership certificate programmes.

To be delivered through the Cornell University’s eCornell platform, the main thrust of this programme is to drive women inclusivity across that African travel, tourism and hospitality value chain. This is one of the key outcomes of annual Africa Tourism Leadership Forum held in Botswana in 2022 and 2023 as well as a critical component of Africa Tourism Innovation Hub initiative being pursued by Africa Tourism Partners and key stakeholders.

Ultimately, the programme aims to foster leadership and professional growth for women in executive and management positions. Therefore, this special offer gives participants almost 90% discount of the University’s standard programme fees as a result of the partnership forged between the University’s and Africa Tourism Partners, mainly for the professional and executive development of African women in leadership and executive management positions.

Participants will attain Executive Women in Leadership or Women in Leadership Certificate from Cornell University with 50 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) on completion of the programme. Space is limited as the first cohort which will commence in December 2023 and January 2024 will be made available to only 35 participants per propgramme.

Core courses for the certificate programme include Power and Gender Dynamics; Developing Executive Presence for Women Leaders; Gender Bias and Negotiation Strategies; and The Network Effect. Additionally, participants may choose one (1) of the following elective courses:
• Decoding the Gender Gap in Board Membership.
• Fostering an Inclusive Climate.
• Becoming a Strategic Leader.

Cornell University offers over 290 online professional development certificate programmes and courses. These are designed for public and private sector executives, managers, entrepreneurs and start-ups in a wide variety of disciplines. Among these are, Leadership and Strategic Management, Finance and Business Performance, Business Strategy, Hospitality and Food Service Management, Data Science, Finance & Business, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Technology and more. To read more about the programme and explore other relevant certificated learning opportunities for you, colleagues and your staff, click here

To register and role for the programme, kindly contact contact Ms. Rejoice Chishamba rejoice@africatourismpartners.com or +27 81 303 7030 for enrolment form and more information.

About Africa Tourism Partners
African Tourism Partners (ATP) – www.africatourismpartners.com is a UNWTO- affiliated award-winning Pan-African tourism development and strategic destination marketing advisory firm. The firm specializes in tourism and MICE strategy formulation, investment facilitation and promotion, research, master planning and destination market development and capacity building across Africa’s travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation and golf sub-industries.

Our clients and partners include but are not limited to UNWTO, World Bank, Mastercard Foundation, NEPAD, AfCFTA, South African Tourism, Ghana Tourism Authority, Tourism KwaZulu- Natal, Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Convention Bureau, Rwanda Chamber of Commerce, SAACI, RwandAir, SAA, Ethiopia Airlines, Tanzania Tourism Board, Kenya Tourism Board, Uganda Tourism Board, Gauteng Tourism Authority, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Nigeria and more.

About the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade area encompassing most of Africa. It was established in 2018 by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which has 43 parties and another 11 signatories, making it the largest free-trade area by number of member states, after the World Trade Organization, and the largest in population and geographic size, spanning 1.3 billion people across the world’s second largest continent.

The agreement founding AfCFTA was brokered by the African Union (AU) and signed by 44 of its 55 member states in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 March 2018. The proposal was set to come into force 30 days after ratification by 22 of the signatory states. On 29 April 2019, the Saharawi Republic made the 22nd deposit of instruments of ratification, bringing the agreement into force on May 30; it entered its operational phase following a summit on 7 July 2019, and officially commenced 1 January 2021. AfCFTA’s negotiations and implementation are overseen by a permanent secretariat based in Accra, Ghana.

About Cornell University and eCornell
Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York. As the federal land-grant institution in New York State, we have a responsibility—unique within the Ivy League—to make contributions in all fields of knowledge in a manner that prioritizes public engagement to help improve the quality of life in our state, the nation, the world.

For more information about the program, registration and enquiries, please contact Ms. Rejoice Chishamba at: +27 (0) 11 318 1741 / +27 (0) 81 303 7030.

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Weeva Wins Global Responsible Tourism Award for Climate Change

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(L – R) Weeva’s Julie Cheetham speaking on the Responsible Tourism panel at WTM, alongside Inge Huijbrechts, Global Sustainability Security Senior Executive for Radisson Hotel Group, Rochelle Turner, Head of Sustainability for Exodus Adventure Travels  and Shannon Guihan, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of TreadRight for The Travel Corporation – moderated by Dr Harold Goodwin of the Responsible Tourism Partnership.

The awards champion the most progressive and innovative work in the travel and tourism industry across the world; celebrating a devotion to sustainability, positive influence, and conscious travel solutions. The awards aim to ‘unearth, acknowledge and promote good practice’ within the industry – signalling the trajectory of how the tourism industry is pursuing innovative new initiatives to combat climate change, increase biodiversity, and preserve local cultures and communities.

Read more about these globally respected awards in the Evening Standard.

Weeva is a pioneering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, aimed at democratising access to cutting-edge sustainability management tools for the travel and tourism industry. Over its first year of operations, Weeva has built a community of over 400 individual users around the world, who are making tangible progress to improve the sustainability of their business operations and drive lasting behavioural change within their teams.

Julie Cheetham, Co-founder and Managing Director at Weeva attended the WTM conference this week and spoke at the Responsible Tourism Programme run by renowned WTM Responsible Tourism Advisor, Harold Goodwin.

Julie commented: “What a huge honour to be acknowledged for this global award. It is humbling to know that our solutions are having a positive impact right across the world and helping our users on their individual sustainability journeys. This award is a testament to our collaborative work tackling climate change – a critical issue for our generation. We are so delighted to be recognised before touching down in London to join Harold and the Responsible Tourism Programme at WTM this week. I am grateful for a fantastic week of encouraging discussions with others who understand and support our vision for a sustainable and resilient future for travel.”

Sabre will be sponsoring the 2024 awards and were part of the international judging panel this year. Read Head of Sustainability Communications at Sabre, Tess Longfield’s report on the Global Responsible Tourism Awards on the Sabre website.  

The global award commendation follows the news that Weeva won ‘Gold’ at the regional WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards for the ‘Addressing Climate Change’ category. The WTM accolades wrap up a successful year of award wins for the start-up that celebrated its first anniversary in September. Notably, Julie Cheetham was recognised as Regenerative Change Maker of the Year at the 2023 edition of the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards.

Weeva's Julie Cheetham receiving her Regenerative Travel Changemaker of the Year award from Amanda Ho
Weeva’s Julie Cheetham receiving her “Change Maker of the Year” award from Regenerative Travel’s Amanda Ho

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Dusit Thani College Receives Recognition in THE-ICE IPOE Forum 2023

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Dusit Thani College Receives Recognition in THE-ICE IPOE Forum 2023 - TRAVELNEWSHUB - TRAVELINDEX.comFrom October 30 to November 2, 2023, the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE) held its 16th International Panel of Experts (IPOE) Forum at William Angliss Institute, Melbourne, Australia. THE-ICE IPoE Forum 2023 brought together representatives from TH&E (Tourism, hospitality, and events) research, education, and industry to address the theme “Leading Change in Challenging Times – Finding and Framing the Transformative TH&E graduates for the 21st Century”. Dusit Thani College (DTC), Thailand’s leading higher education in hospitality businesses under Dusit International, was represented by the rector, Khun Frouke Gerbens, Executive Dean Simon Lloyd, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Myla Medrano Loreto.

Executive Dean Simon Lloyd and Asst. Prof. Dr. Myla Medrano Loreto presented their paper, “Best Practices in the Integration of Leadership Competencies into Hospitality Education”. This paper was awarded as one of the recipients of THE-ICE Research Grant Scheme (RGS) 2023. THE-ICE RGS facilitates and promotes research by member institutions, supporting THE-ICE’s objective to enhance the quality of higher education in tourism, hospitality, events, and culinary arts. The presentation highlighted DTC’s pioneering approach to the student leadership program – Inspiring Hospitality Leadership (IHL) and how it is integrated into classroom instruction among all courses.

In addition, DTC also received THE-ICE & HOSCO Award for being the Most Active Alumni Community in THE-ICE Global Network.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN: FAM round-up featuring Travel Edge, TTAND, and Exotic Journeys

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This week’s on-the-road-again familiarization trip round-up takes us (vicariously) to Ireland, on an Avalon Waterways river cruise in Europe, and on an Exotic Journeys journey to discover the treasures of Turkey.

Travel Edge Network

As part of its Knowledge Trips program to provide firsthand experiences in destinations and with key supplier partners, Travel Edge Network, recently hosted a seven-day trip for 10 advisors to Ireland, in conjunction with Tourism Ireland, Failte Ireland and Aer Lingus.

The group made visits to Antrim, Clare, Kildare, and Tipperary, staying at several luxury accommodations, including Dunadry Hotel & Gardens, Galgorm Resort & Spa, The Shelbourne Hotel, Dromoland Castle, Cashel Palace Hotel and The K Club.

Highlights included a VIP tour at the Giants Causeway, the only World Heritage Site in Ireland; Thermal Spa Village; visit to EPIC – the Irish Emigration Museum, the world’s first fully digital museum; and the Irish National Stud & Gardens. A private guided tour with Secret Island Escapes provided opportunities to see parts of Ireland many rarely do as well as an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Irish immigrants heading for a new life in America, enjoying a pint in a local pub, and whiskey and cheese tastings.

Upcoming Knowledge Trips will feature Los Cabos, Finland, and Fiji.

TTAND

TTAND agents at the ACTA Summit

The Travel Agent Next Door counted 25 of its agents on the recent ACTA Summit aboard an Avalon Waterways river cruise in Europe – the largest contingent among agency groups.

“We are very proud that 25 of our agents earned a spot on this first-time ever ACTA summit on board a river cruise with Avalon,” said TTAND CEO Flemming Friisdahl. “This is a testament to how well our agents support Avalon and we were delighted so many of them were accepted to attend the summit.”

He added: “This was an amazing opportunity to experience an Avalon Waterways River cruise and attend all of the educational seminars along the way.”

The cruise carried a total of 125 Canadian travel agents through Europe on the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland on the Avalon Vista, experiencing excursions, local entertainment, as well as educational workshops and networking sessions.

The group was accompanied by Avalon Waterways president Pam Hoffee and ACTA president Wendy Paradis, along with other ACTA and Avalon team members.

Exotic Journeys

In Turkey with Exotic Journeys

Ten Canadian travel agents from Toronto and British Columbia recently joined members of the Exotik Journeys team on a recent FAM trip to discover the treasures of Turkey.

in collaboration with key tourism partners, the group’s journey in Turkey included stays at some of the country’s most renowned hotels, unique excursions, and the opportunity to discover a wide array of sites and culture. Highlights included iconic landmarks like the ethereal Blue Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, the ancient city of Ephesus, the unusual Cappadocia region, and the spectacular Pamukkale terraces. The group spent an evening in a Turkish home, including a traditional meal and dance show.

Exotik Journeys offers a diverse range of itineraries in Turkey, covering everything from ancient history to modern adventures and the TravelBrands company says it was delighted to offer agents a chance to personally discover the destination.

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GOWAY PLANS UNIQUE BEACH VACATIONS TO THAILAND

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Few things beat a warm, sunny beach in the midst of winter, but your clients shouldn’t go just anywhere warm when the weather gets cool at home. Thailand offers sandy beaches and a friendly welcome, as well as the opportunity to transform a beach escape into an unforgettable dream vacation. It’s about the beach and so much more.
Goway has been planning tailor-made trips for globetrotters since 1970. Goway’s team of Destination Specialists are the experts on all-things Thailand, from the best way to plan an itinerary to insider advice on great places to eat or hidden gems to add to the trip. If your clients want to head on a beach escape to Thailand, plan with Goway. Learn more on Goway’s website.

Panoramic view of tropical beach, Koh Samui, Thailand. (Photo credit: Goway Travel/natalia_maroz/Adobe Stock)

Goway offers beach wonders in Thailand.

Thailand is affordable, friendly, warm, and home to great food and drink. Help make Thailand your clients’ next stop on a tailor-made beach escape this winter. The south of Thailand is flush with gorgeous islands, from famous Phuket and Koh Samui to lesser-known spots like Koh Lanta and Koh Pha Ngan. Thailand offers something more than a simple getaway to somewhere warm. It offers a cultural experience and a diverse landscape that astounds with new opportunities around every corner. Travellers can enjoy all the comforts they want on a beach escape, as well as delights they never dreamed about, from wildlife encounters to award-winning eats, wellness experiences to life-changing new friendships. Goway can plan an affordable, welcoming, and relaxing beach escape in Thailand for your clients.

A couple gets a Thai herbal compress massage at a spa. (Photo credit: Goway Travel/ME Image/Adobe Stock)

Goway’s trips to Thailand offer wellness experiences for every kind of traveller.

Thailand is flush with premium beach resorts that cater to travellers with personalized wellness experiences. With Goway, it’s not just about the sand and the sun—although those are undoubtedly nice. It’s also about the morning yoga classes, the reflexology treatments, the personalized meals, the classic Thai massage that soothes your soreness like few other things can. On a Goway beach vacation to Thailand, travellers can enjoy tailored wellness experiences each day at their resort and transform their relaxation into a full mind and body revitalization.

Perfect reflections in Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Photo credit: Goway Travel/SeanPavonePhoto/Adobe Stock)

Goway can combine a beach escape with other travel delights in Thailand.

There’s no limit to the travel opportunities on a tailor-made trip to Thailand. A Thailand vacation doesn’t stop at the beaches of Koh Samui, Phuket, and Koh Phi Phi. Rather, Goway can add on a few days to explore the food scene of the exciting capital Bangkok or tour temples and spot elephants in and around the northern city of Chiang Mai. The 10-day Classic Thailand for Foodies is a great way to combine the beach with foodie experiences in Thailand’s cities. As well, travel advisors can earn cash rewards on every booking they make to Thailand with the GowayPro loyalty program. Learn more on Goway Agent.

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DISCOVER THE HISTORY & CULTURE OF THAILAND WITH GOWAY

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Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles. It’s one of the friendliest and most welcoming countries in the world. It’s also a place of vast history and exciting cultural opportunities. If your clients want to discover ancient history, meet friendly people, and savour some of the best food in the world, they should plan a tailor-made trip to Thailand.

When planning with Goway, travellers enjoy expert advice from Destination Specialists who know Thailand inside and out. All of Goway’s Destination Specialists have either lived, worked, or travelled extensively throughout Thailand, so know that your clients are getting the best advice and insider knowledge when planning with Goway. Learn more on Goway’s website.

Thai Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok. (Photo credit: Goway Travel/anekoho/Adobe Stock)

Goway’s signature introduction to Thailand.

The 11-day Signature Thailand is a great introduction to the nation’s historical and cultural highlights. The journey begins in the capital Bangkok, where travellers will explore the Grand Palace and spot the famous Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho before going on a food tour to sample local snacks. The trip continues north to Chiang Mai for a tuk tuk adventure through the city at sunset and a trip to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to join Buddhist monks during their almsgiving. The adventure ends in Phuket with some leisure time at a 5-star resort. Throughout their journey, travellers enjoy deluxe accommodations and private-guided tours for an elevated travel experience.

Akha hill tribe women drying coffee to sell in northern Thailand. (Photo credit: Goway Travel/artit/Adobe Stock)

Goway offers unique Thai cultural experiences.

One of the great joys of visiting Thailand is meeting friendly people. Thai people are famously hospitable, with an ever-present smile on their faces and a welcoming demeanour that makes every encounter a pleasant one. Goway has some unique ways to engage with the locals in Thailand. The 11-day Hike, Bike & Hilltribes Northern Thailand combines unique cultural encounters with some of the famous landmarks of the nation. The tour starts in Bangkok, where travellers will explore the floating markets by boat and discover nearby towns and villages by bike. Onwards to Chiang Rai in the north, located near the borders with Laos and Myanmar, where travellers will visit a Hloyo village to meet the Akha people and engage with their cultural traditions. In nearby Chiang Mai, travellers will continue to explore mountain cultures with visits to Karen and Hmong hilltribe villages. It’s a great way for travellers to experience an underrated and meaningful side of Thailand.

Happy young tourist on a boat in Southern Thailand. (Photo credit: Goway Trave/zolotavera_elina/Adobe

Get rewarded for booking a tailor-made trip to Thailand.

Goway rewards travel advisors for booking tailor-made trips to Thailand. They can earn cash rewards on every booking they make and upgrade their earnings by meeting annual thresholds. Furthermore, travel advisors can level up their travel knowledge with the GowayPro Travel Academy, which has video modules that share insider tips on Thailand as well as the best ways to attract repeat clients. The GowayPro Travel Academy is completely free. Learn more on Goway Agent.

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SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF THAILAND WITH GOWAY

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Thai cuisine is one of the most succulent, delectable, all-around delicious cuisines in the world. Feasting on pad thai, khao soi, satay, and other Thai treats is one of the highlights of a trip to Thailand. But these dishes are only the first course of flavour that a traveller can enjoy in Thailand.

When planning a trip to Thailand with Goway, travellers can enjoy foodie tours tailored to their individual tastes, as well as unique experiences that take them behind-the-scenes of local culinary scenes. Goway’s Destination Specialists rely on their extensive personal experience when planning trips to Thailand, so know that your clients are getting a Thai foodie tour their way when planning with Goway. Learn more on Goway’s website.

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Goway’s perfect Thailand vacation for foodies.

Goway’s 10-day Classic Thailand for Foodies is the ideal introduction to the nation for travellers who love food. This culinary journey begins in Bangkok, where travellers head behind the scenes of Chinatown in the company of an expert guide to sample local favourites and learn about the culinary heritage of the city. Travellers connect north to Chiang Mai to enjoy a quieter city atmosphere and discover Thai street food favourites on an evening adventure. Travellers also unlock the significance of tea in Thai culture with an Araksa Tea Experience. The journey ends in Koh Samui, where a cooking class teaches travellers how to make some Thai favourites, equipping them with culinary skills to dazzle their friends back home. Classic Thailand for Foodies also includes deluxe accommodations and mostly private tours, so it’s an elevated way to experience one of the world’s great food cultures.

James Bond Island in southern Thailand. (Photo credit: GOway Travel/C.Castilla/Adobe Stock)

Goway offers more than foodie tours.

Food is a great introduction to Thailand, but it’s not the only thing travellers can experience on a tailor-made trip with Goway. Goway has over 45 sample vacation packages to Thailand, and is able to customize travel experiences across the country, from the northern borders with Laos and Myanmar to the southern islands of Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. Travellers can also combine Thailand with other countries in Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos for an unforgettable multi-country vacation. There are even ways to combine Thailand with Dubai for an ideal shop and flop vacation, so there are few limits to what a trip to Thailand can be with Goway.

Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram, Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo credit: Goway Travel/Luciano Mortula-LGM/Adobe Stock)

Travel advisors can earn and learn with GowayPro.

When booking with Goway, travel advisors not only get expert advice and access to Goway’s wide range of travel products. They also get the opportunity to earn exclusive rewards with GowayPro. The GowayPro loyalty program rewards travel advisors with cash on every booking they make with Goway. The GowayPro Travel Academy helps them upgrade their travel knowledge on Thailand and other destinations with free video modules, which include insider tips and expert advice on selling Thailand to their clients. Learn more on Goway Agent.

First published at Travel Industry Today

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