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THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT join hands to fly Indian travellers to Thailand
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), THAI, and THAI Smile Airways are promoting Thai tourism in the Indian market. According to Suvadhana Sibunruang, acting THAI CEO, following the international border reopening in various countries, air travel and tourism industry has shown a positive sign of recovery. THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT signed the LOI to enhance travel experience and develop marketing activities for the Indian market, to offer passengers with privileges and joint promotion especially for leisure, golfer, visiting friends and relatives (VFR) and wedding travellers, and to exchange the information in tourism industry for sustainable development in the industry. In 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic), 1.9 million travellers from India generated more than 8.5 billion baht revenue in Thailand. This collaboration is expected to boost the recovery of Thai tourism businesses and Thai economy after the pandemic. In addition to the collaboration in the Indian market, THAI operates flights in over 34 continental and intercontinental routes in its summer 2022 schedule. Passengers may travel further with THAI Smile and Star Alliance member airlines. Flight frequencies may increase in response to the growing travel demand and the government’s upcoming policy. Napintorn Srisunpang, vice minister for tourism and sports, said the Indian market is the significant market in Southern Asia both in market size and tourist purchasing power. This market is necessary for every country driven by tourism economy. This collaboration is the opportunity to boost the recovery of the Indian market following the Air Travel Bubble agreement between Thailand and India. According to the Economics Tourism and Sports Division, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in 2019, Thailand welcomed 1,995,516 inbound tourists from India, 24.85% higher, and earned 86,372.01 million baht, an increase of 27.45%. This reflects the potential of the Indian market. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT deputy governor for international marketing in Asia and South Pacific, said as part of the “Visit Thailand Year 2022” campaign, TAT will focus on quality inbound tourists from this particular market through celebrities and influencers marketing to the millennials target audience. TAT Delhi and Mumbai offices will also notify local tour agents about Thailand’s immigration measures and new travel products and services to plan the joint promotion activities for luxurious tourists.
THAI Smile flies to Ahmedabad
THAI Smile will introduce direct flights to from Bangkok to Ahmedabad effective from 29 October. Based in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, the new service gives the airline seven destination in India. Charita Leelayudth, chief executive officer of THAI Smile Airways said the airline recognised the importance of the Indian travel market and currently serves it with 38 weekly flights to seven cities. The destinations are Gaya, Varanasi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. “We have enjoyed growth in both inbound and outbound passenger numbers which have led to the increasing cabin factor on every route. In some periods this year, the cabin factor rose to more than 85%. Overall, THAI Smile has seen a growth of around 20% on its Indian routes,” said Leelayudth.
Starry connections: Thai Smile joins Star Alliance
The regional subsidiary of Thai Airways, Thai Smile is set to become Star Alliance’s second Connecting Partner airline. The Connecting Partner programme was launched in 2016 to fill gaps in regional connections between the alliance’s full member airlines. As a Connecting Partner, Thai Smile does not need to fulfil commercial relationships with all full members but partner with just three. "This will support us in further strengthening our position as the leading airline alliance network" It will meet these criteria by the end of the year, Star Alliance said. Thai Smile will add 11 destinations to the alliance’s network which spans 194 countries. “Thai Smile is set to become the next Star Alliance Connecting Partner, which will support us in further strengthening our position as the leading airline alliance network,” said Jeffrey Goh, CEO, Star Alliance. The Bangkok-based carrier operates an all-Airbus fleet of A320 aircraft. The first Star Alliance Connecting Partner was Juneyao Airlines.
THAI and Thai Smile increase flights for public participation in royal cremation
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Thai Smile Airways will increase flights in order that the Thai public nationwide may participate in the royal cremation ceremony of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, acting president, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said that as the Thai Government has declared 26 October 2017 a public holiday, THAI and that Thai Smile will increase flights to enable Thai mourners across Thailand to participate in His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s cremation ceremony. The following additional domestic flights will be operated from 23-31 October 2017 in order to facilitate the increase in passenger travel: THAI: Increase flights from Bangkok-Phuket at 11 round trip flights per day, Bangkok-Chiang Mai at five round trip flights per day, operating a total of 144 flights or over 90,000 passenger seats. Thai Smile: Increase flights from Bangkok-Udon Thani at five round trip flights per day, Bangkok-Hat Yai at eight round trip flights per day, Bangkok-Surat Thani at three round trip flights per day, Bangkok-Narathiwat at two round trip flights per day, operating a total of 440 flights or over 72,000 passenger seats. THAI’s Ground Customer Services will provide assistance for group check-in , whereby passengers may check-in three days in advance of the departure date by calling THAI’s Head Office at Tel. 0-2545-4159 from Monday-Friday (closed on public holidays) from 08:00-17:00 hours, Suvarnabhumi Airport at Tel. 0-2134-5351 to 2 from Monday-Friday (closed on public holidays) from 08:00-16:00 hours.
THAI and Thai Smile introduce flights from BKK to Taiwan
Thai Airways International (THAI), and Thai Smile Airways Company Limited, recently held an event to introduce the new route from Kaohsiung to Bangkok. Mr. Kittiphong Sansomboon THAI regional director for Greater China, presided over the launch event at Grand Hi-Lai Hotel in Kaohsiung – which was attended by Mr. Wit Kitchathorn, THAI general manager of Taiwan; Mr. Piroon Laismit, executive director of Thailand trade and economic office in Taipe; Ms. Tseng Tzu Wen , director of Kaohsiung City Government, and Mrs. Nednapang Teeravas, chief customer services officer fo Thai Smile Airways, and honored guests from the Taiwanese aviation and tourism industries.
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps rising demand for inbound travel from India Anything else? Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India with almost 200 million people Tibet Airlines adds new route to Nepal Where? Chengdu (China) to Kathmandu (Nepal) When? Four times a week, effective 8 August 2017 Who? Tibet Airlines Why? Beijing-backed Tibet Airlines expands network from its secondary base in Chengdu, southwest China Anything else? Tibet Airlines' parent company, Air China, also serves the route China Southern adds Colombo stop to Maldivian route Where? Guangzhou (China) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) When? Three times a week, effective 26 September 2017 Who? China Southern Airlines Why? Airline adds Sri Lankan stop into Guangzhou-Maldives route to cater for rising Chinese trade and tourism Anything else? As well as adding a stop in Colombo, the frequency of the route will increase from two to three weekly flights Lao Airlines to resume Singapore service Where? Vientiane (Laos) to Singapore When? Three times a week, effective 19 October 2017 Who? Lao Airlines Why? Catering for intra-ASEAN business and leisure traffic, especially inbound tourism to Laos from Singapore. Flights will continue onwards between Vientiane and Luang Prabang Anything else? This marks a resumption of the service that Lao Airlines suspended earlier this year Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines starts Philippine flights Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Cebu (Philippines) When? Daily, effective 30 October 2017 Who? Juneyao Airlines Why? Chinese airlines expands Southeast Asian network, taking advantage of rising outbound demand from China Anything else? This will be Juneyao’s first route to the Philippines Jetstar Asia launches third Thai destinations Where? Singapore to Hat Yai (Thailand) When? Four times a week, effective 3 November 2017 Who? Jetstar Asia Why? Short hop into Thailand for Singaporean travellers who want to experience another side of the country Anything else? This will become Jetstar Asia's third destination in Thailand, after Bangkok and Phuket Qantas to start seasonal service to Osaka Where? Sydney (Australia) to Osaka Kansai (Japan) When? Three times a week from 14 December 2017 to 24 March 2018 Who? Qantas Why? Qantas expands its Japanese operations with new seasonal service to cater for rising demand in both directions Anything else? This will be the only direct connection between Sydney and Osaka, Japan’s second largest city
SIA, Thai Smile top TripAdvisor’s airline rankings
Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor's first ever Travellers' Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world's highest-rated carrier. In total, 50 airlines were listed in the global ratings, divided into four regions and an overall world table. The top airlines were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality their TripAdvisor reviews and ratings over a 12-month period. Thai Smile was named Asia Pacific's top regional or low-cost carrier Singapore Airlines was named the best "major airline" in the Asia Pacific region, followed by Air New Zealand and Korean Air. Thai Smile, the subsidiary of Thai Airways, was named the region's top "regional or low-cost carrier", ahead of Bangkok Airways and IndiGo. “We are proud to announce the inaugural Travellers’ Choice awards for airlines, to help travellers make the most well-informed air travel decisions, based on the experiences of the global TripAdvisor community,” said Bryan Saltzburg, senior vice president & general manager for TripAdvisor Flights. “The airline industry is investing billions of dollars in new aircraft and service enhancements to differentiate the flying experience and these awards recognise the carriers offering the very best experiences and value to the traveling public.” On a global level, Emirates was named as the world's highest-rated airline, followed by SIA and Brazil's Azul. JetBlue, the US-based low-cost carrier, was fourth, ahead of Air New Zealand in fifth. The top 10 was completed by Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Thai Smile, Alaska Airlines and Garuda Indonesia. This means that Asia Pacific's airlines took six of the top 10 places. Top Major Airlines (Asia Pacific) 1) Singapore Airlines 2) Air New Zealand 3) Korean Air Top Regional/Low-Cost Airlines (Asia Pacific) 1) Thai Smile 2) Bangkok Airways 3) IndiGo
Asian air route updates: Air China, Thai Smile, SpiceJet and more
SpiceJet links South Asian mega-cities Where? Kolkata (India) to Dhaka (Bangladesh) When? Daily, effective 23 March 2017 Who? SpiceJet Why? Low-cost carrier creates a short cross-border hop between mega-cities in the Bay of Bengal Anything else? The flight time of approximately one hour compares to the 10-hour overland rail journey PIA adds another UAE route Where? Islamabad (Pakistan) to Sharjah (UAE) When? Twice a week, effective 27 March 2017 Who? Pakistan International Airlines Why? Rising trade between Islamic countries, plus a new route for overseas workers in the UAE Anything else? Despite being the country’s capital, Islamabad is only the 10th largest city in Pakistan, in terms of population Thai Smile boosts ASEAN connections Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Cebu (Philippines) When? Daily, effective 3 May 2017 Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways’ regional carrier continues to expand operations across ASEAN destinations. Cebu will be its first destination in the Philippines Anything else? Thai Smile recently switched its business model from low-cost to full-service, in an effort to better align its operations with Thai Airways Air China goes trans-Pacific from Shenzhen Where? Shenzhen (China) to Los Angeles (USA) When? Three times a week, effective 6 July 2017 Who? Air China Why? Rising demand for US-China traffic, especially from the highly populous Pearl River Delta region Anything else? LA will become only the second long-haul destination Air China serves from Shenzhen, following Frankfurt
Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023: Showcasing meaningful travel experiences in the land of smiles
Thailand's highly anticipated B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, is set to captivate attendees from May 31 to June 2 at the esteemed Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. This premier event will offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the Thai tourism industry, with pre- and post-tour programs designed to showcase meaningful travel experiences across all five regions of Thailand. Aligned with the marketing campaign "Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters," TTM+ 2023 will spotlight travel products, services, and experiences that promote Thai cultural values, providing visitors with a truly meaningful travel experience. The event's vision is in harmony with TAT's strategy to incorporate technology and innovation, adding value and transforming Thai tourism into a realm of "Smart Tourism." This progressive approach will drive the growth of Thailand's tourism ecosystem, emphasizing quality and sustainability. TTM+ 2023 is poised to attract more than 850 participants, including 350 buyers hailing from 50 countries, 400 sellers representing all five regions of Thailand, and 100 local and international media outlets. Among the buyers, key source markets such as Europe, ASEAN, East Asia, America, and Australia will be well represented, along with emerging markets like Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South America, and South Africa. The schedule for TTM+ 2023, spanning from May 31 to June 2, promises a series of engaging programs. Highlights include the opening ceremony, Thailand product updates, and TTM Talk sessions tailored for buyers and media. The event will also feature onsite appointment sessions, a welcome reception, and a product update on the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). Additionally, there will be buyer-seller appointments, complemented by a networking lunch and a business networking happy hour. To enrich the experience further, there will be three pre-tour programs held on May 30 and 31, as well as six post-tour programs from June 3 to 5. These tours, designed to align with TAT's meaningful travel direction, will focus on experience-based tourism activities that showcase Thai cultural values through the kingdom's 5F soft-power foundations. In tandem with the TTM+ 2023, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will host the Amazing Thailand Culinary City event. This exciting culinary extravaganza will run alongside the main event, offering visitors a delectable journey into the diverse flavors and culinary traditions of Thailand. Attendees can indulge in tantalizing delicacies and witness the country's rich gastronomic heritage firsthand. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), expressed his enthusiasm for this year's TTM+ 2023, highlighting its role in promoting high-value and sustainable tourism. As the leading platform for the Thai tourism sector, the event aims to exemplify how Thailand is raising the bar in terms of supply and sustainability standards. Leveraging the kingdom's 5F soft-power foundations of Food, Film, Festival, Fight, and Fashion, TTM+ 2023 will reinforce tourists' confidence in Thailand as their preferred destination. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Thailand, a land where meaningful travel experiences come alive amidst vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes. For more information about the Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2023, including registration details and program updates, please visit the official website at https://thaitravelmartplus.com/.
“We are certain outbound travel from Thailand will sustain good growth”: Lufthansa brings A380 to Land of Smiles
Lufthansa Group is expanding its capacity for Thailand on its Bangkok to Frankfurt route by using the world's largest aircraft, the Airbus A380. It is the only European carrier operating the A380 to Thailand, demonstrating its commitment to excellent service and a one-of-a-kind travel experience. The expanded service targets both Thai customers and international visitors to Thailand seeking a unique flying experience on long-haul flights to and from Europe. Stefan Molnar, Lufthansa Group’s general manager in Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and the Mekong Region, said: "Lufthansa remains highly committed and confident about Thailand. It is a very important market for us. Last year we welcomed 800.000 passengers on flights to and from Thailand. We are certain outbound travel from Thailand will sustain good growth.” Currently, Lufthansa Group serves Thailand with four airlines: Austrian, Swiss, Eurowings and Lufthansa. Together they offer customers 31 weekly flights between Thailand and some of the most important cities in Europe: Frankfurt, Vienna, Zurich and Munich that has the only European five-star airport. Lufthansa initially increased capacity by going from the Boeing 747-400 to the Airbus A380 during the 2017/18 winter schedule. This is the third season Lufthansa is operating an A380 on the Frankfurt-Bangkok route. This highlights the airline’s commitment to providing outstanding service to all its passengers, particularly in First Class and Business Class. First Class offers passengers exclusivity and privacy with only eight seats and premium features. The A380 Business Class offers 78 lie-flat seats stretching across the aircraft’s entire upper deck and unique inflight entertainment.
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