Thailand’s win with four destinations, named among Asia’s top 10 holiday destinations in SmartTravelAsia.com Best in Travel Poll, is timely.
The big four are Bangkok, Phuket, Ko Samui, and Hua Hin.
This win puts Thailand on the wishlist of many travelers, in conjunction with the Women’s Journey Thailand 2017 Campaign, launched on August 1, 2017.
Exotic Thailand is one of the world’s most popular places for travelers. The year-round tropical climate, island resorts, shopping in the best malls, and affordable modern creature comforts are plus points for holidaymakers.
There are beautiful turquoise seas with white sand beaches and mountainous jungle retreats for those seeking peace and solitude.
Ancient temples, golden Buddhas, and colorful markets are part of the sophisticated culture of Thailand.
Asia’s Top 10 Destinations
Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui have a sustained presence among the annual survey’s top echelon of holiday spots around the region. All three destinations also made 2016’s Top 10 list.
The Smart Travel Asia Best in Travel Poll 2017 placed Bangkok and Phuket among Asia’s ‘Top 10 Cities for Meetings’.
Airlines
Thai Airways International (THAI) and Bangkok Airways earned spots on the ‘Top 10 Airlines Worldwide’ and ‘Top 10 Airlines, Cabin Service Worldwide’ lists.
The national flag carrier THAI secured a place on the ‘Top 10 Airlines, Business Class Worldwide’ ranking. The third Thai airline, Nok Air, was listed among the ‘Top 10 Budget Airlines’ for Asia’.
Bangkok Airways is honored that its airport on Ko Samui was named among the ‘Top 10 Airports’ Worldwide.
Asia’s Top 10 Destination
Hotels and Accommodations
Thailand’s Centara Hotels and Resorts were named among the ‘Top 10 Hotel Brands’ for Asia, while the listings for the ‘Top 10 Boutique Hotels’ Asia, ‘Top 25 Business Hotels’ Asia, ‘Top 25 Conference Hotels’ Asia, ‘Top 25 Spa Hotels’ Asia, ‘Top 25 Leisure Hotels’ Asia, and ‘Top 25 Family Hotels’ Asia all featured one or more hotels or resorts from around Thailand.
Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Yuthasak Supasorn, said that Thailand is pleased with the enormous awards achieved. Winning the Smart Travel Asia Best in Travel Poll 2017 is exposure for Thailand as a leading tourism destination.
“The various tourism-related businesses from Thailand accounted for 70 of 200 places across the poll categories. This is great recognition and exposure for Thailand as a leading tourism destination,” he added.
The SmartTravelAsia.com Best in Travel Poll is an independent, free, and fair survey voted on by the online magazine’s over 1.2 million readers worldwide.
