Awards: A chance to be recognised

BANGKOK Tourism Authority of Thailand is encouraging tourism business operators to submit their products, services and marketing campaigns for consideration at the 28th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence.
The awards are presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in January 2015.
TAT governor, Thawatchai Arunyik, said he wanted a stronger representation at the awards and encouraged more companies to present their signature products for consideration.
TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik
TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik
“We want to encourage any individual or organisation in Thailand’s tourism industry that are proud of their products and services to put themselves forward for consideration. As the region is moving toward the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, the Awards will help to further enhance Thailand’s reputation as a top tourist destination.”
The ASEANTA Awards for Excellence 2014 are divided into nine categories: Best Tourism Photo; Best Tour Package; Best Airline Programme; Best Conservation Effort; Best Tourist Attraction; Best Travel Article; Best Marketing and Promotions; Best Cultural Conservation Effort, and Best Poster.
The Awards presentation ceremony will be held at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2015, which will take place from 22 to 29 January, 2015, at the Myanmar International Convention Centre in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Among Thailand’s tourism organisations and business operators honoured at past ASEANTA Awards are: Thai Airways International (THAI), which won the Best ASEAN Conservation Effort Award 2009 for its ‘Keep the World Beautiful with THAI’ campaign; dusitD2 baraquda pattaya, which won the Best ASEAN Conservation Effort 2011 for its ‘Release of Baby Clownfish (Nemo) to their Home Reefs’ campaign; and THAI’s Royal Orchid Holidays, which won the Best ASEAN Marketing and Promotional Campaign 2010 for its ‘Thailand Plus & More’ project.
For specific details of each Award’s category, visit: 28th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence.
The submission period starts from now until 10 December 2014.

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