August 19, 2015 TnH Global

Experience with Thailand. Visit TTM+ 2015!

Thailand is all set to host its 14th Thailand Travel Mart (TTM) at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. TTM is Thailand’s largest annual B2B tourism and travel trade event and the region’s leading trade show for the GMS countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR., Myanmar and China (Kunming Province). The primary objective of the exhibition is to help small-and medium-sized enterprises get cost-effective marketing exposure in a highly-competitive global environment.

As of 12 May, 2015, a total of 374 registered exhibitors including 274 hotels and resorts, 26 travel agents and tour operators, 14 companies from the GMS countries, 10 ecotourism operators, 10 wedding and honeymoon specialist companies, 13 entertainment venues, 4 health and wellness companies, 7 other travel services, 2 transportation companies, 7 associations, 6 NTOs, and 1 golf course had registered for this event. So far, TTM+ has also registered 320 buyers from 50 countries. China is the largest contingent (42) followed by the United Kingdom (29), Australia (20), India (17), and the USA (15). A group of smaller but high-quality buyers have also been invited from emerging markets; such as, Bahrain, Belarus, Bulgaria, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, Poland and Romania. Of these 175 are repeat and 145 are firsttime buyers.

Mrs. Juthaphorn Rerngronasa, Acting Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand said “The theme of this year’s TTM, ‘Experience with Us’, reflects the idea that travellers want to ‘experience’ and learn something new to satisfy a deeper need for participation, creativity, community, and idealism. It is in line with the ‘2015 Discover Thainess’ campaign, which highlights the experiences offered by the Thai way of life, Thai culture and hands-on Thai activities; such as, Thai boxing, Thai massage, Thai cooking, and Thai classical dance. To highlight the Discover Thainess campaign, 12 “hidden gems” will be showcased at TTM+. These are emerging new destinations renowned for their unique history, culture and lifestyle that tourists must not miss, especially repeat travellers.

The official programme will begin on 3rd June, 2015, with buyers, sellers and media registration, a forum for buyers and sellers and a welcome reception. . In addition, on 3rd June, TAT will also create a seller’s forum under the topic of “Uniqueness is the Key” by Mr. Matthew Zatto, Tripadvisor Singapore. TAT will conduct the Thailand Media briefing on 4th June and business meetings will be held on 4-5th June. Buyers and media will enjoy a full range of post-tours that will accentuate the best of the “Thainess” products and service from 6 June onwards..