Thailand successfully hosts ‘Amour Asia Pacific 2018’

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted the recent Amour Asia Pacific 2018, a luxury travel trade event catering to the booming weddings and honeymoons market, confirming its status as a global leader in these lucrative niche markets. The event took place from 14-17 February, 2018, at Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Bangkok Bespoke weddings in Thailand create once-in-a-lifetime memories for couples, with the event showcasing an impressive choice of popular themes including romantic beach weddings, superyacht weddings, Lanna-style weddings, or traditional Thai weddings to name just a few. Mrs. Srisuda Wananpinyosak, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas), said the hosting of the Amour Asia Pacific 2018 confirmed that the quality of Thai wedding suppliers and organisers is second to none. “The Amour Asia Pacific 2018 strengthens Thailand’s image as a wedding and honeymoon destination on the global stage following the successful Destination Wedding Planner Congress 2017. “Thailand was unanimously voted as the preferred destination by luxury buyers from the Amour 2017 event. This year’s rendition is a testament to Thailand’s rising world-class status in the romance segment. It enhances awareness of the country as the region’s leading leisure destination that offerings the highest quality wedding products and services.’ Mrs. Srisuda noted the country’s broad choices of destinations from the green mountains in the North to the crystal-clear seas of Southern Thailand, to Bangkok’s vibrant night life. The Amour Asia Pacific 2018 event organiser, Mr. Richard Barns, CEO of Worldwide Events, said: “We always wanted to hold this event in the Asia Pacific, bringing in buyers from Europe and North America. Thailand stands out as an incredible choice for romance travel experiences and, TAT is an excellent host of the event.” The event brought 58 romance and luxury travel agents and wedding planners from worldwide to discuss business face-to-face with 60 suppliers from the Asia-Pacific region, including 16 Thai hotels and destination management companies. Apart from the business meetings, delegates also had the chance to indulge in luxury Thai local experiences, including a cooking class, Thai boxing class, private food tour, and sightseeing tours. UK-based LuxePrive founder Ms. Namai Bishop agreed, noting that Thailand offers remarkable diversity for the high-end market. “Our clients are always happy coming to Thailand because of its reputation as a luxury and romantic holiday destination. My clients need personal one-on-one care and Thailand offers it like no other.”

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