The Thailand Travel Mart Plus is an amazing gateway to the biggest travel business to business opportunity and it will focus on luxury and romance products and services.The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in conjunction with the Thai tourism industry, has the honor to be the host of the largest B2B event 'Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Makong Subregion' (TTM+).This is the second consecutive year that Thailand’s largest annual B2B tourism and travel trade event is being held at the biggest marina in Southeast Asia. The event is designed largely to give the emerging generation of creative small- and medium-sized enterprises, especially those which cannot afford to attend international trade shows, an opportunity to network with international buyers.The Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) 2019 concluded successfully on 7 June 2019. The event welcomed 339 buyers from 51 countries and 370 sellers, including 10 from the Greater Mekong Subregion countries.
TTM+ Thailand Travel Mart Bringing The Travel Industry Together
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has opened online applications for buyers and sellers wishing to attend the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion 2020.This year, the theme of the “New Shades of Emerging Destinations”, is designed to encourage visitors to explore the new shades of Thailand in the 55 provinces identified as emerging destinations or the “hidden gems” throughout the country.The three-day event is held under the 'New Shades of Emerging Destinations' theme and focuses on promoting emerging tourist destinations across the country in order to create new jobs in the tourism sector and distribute revenue nationwide instead of concentrating it in the major tourist centres and cities, allowing local communities to benefit from tourism, too.The event is held in the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, south of the city. It is the biggest marina in Southeast Asia, and it is the second consecutive year the Ocean Marina hosts Travel Mart.
Most sellers represent hotels and resorts. There are also travel agents and tour operators, emerging destinations, and entertainment venues among others.Bangkok, Thailand - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has overhauled the knowledge sharing session of its annual Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2019 to better align it with new social, cultural and ecological transitions underway in the kingdom’s fastest-growing foreign exchange earning industry.Under the theme of “Making the World a Better Place through Travel”, the TTM Talk will feature a line-up of 10 well-recognized experts who will cover a broad range of social, cultural, marketing, management, and development topics of critical importance to many aspects of the past, present and future of Thai tourism.Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Digital Research and Development, said: “This year it was felt to be a good time to bring together 10 movers and shakers from a broad cross-section of disciplines including tourism, media, education, agriculture and more, “to present new perspectives, alternative practices, and inspiring stories that prove you truly can make the world a better place through travel.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in conjunction with the Thai tourism industry, has the honor to be the host of the largest B2B event ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion’ (TTM+) 2018, which will be held on 13-15 June, 2018, at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya, the biggest marina in Southeast Asia.TTM+ is Thailand's largest annual B2B tourism and travel trade event, which has gained a reputation among the Thai and international tourism industries as a "must-attend" event in their calendar. TTM+ 2019 will provide an excellent platform for all participants, both sellers, and buyers, to meet with current and potential business partners, as well as to introduce, update, and expand their business.The event brought buyers, sellers, travel agents, and journalists from all over the world to connect and learn about the new directions Thailand is taking in terms of tourism.Thailand continues to gain popularity, which is made clear by how many international hotel brands are opening hotels in the country this year such as the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.
TTM+ 2019 put their eco-friendly beliefs in practice at the event making it plastic-free and limiting the number of printed documents in favor of flash drives and online directories. They even asked sellers applying to TTM+ 2019 to explain how their Thai tourism business was environmentally-friendly before inviting them to participate in the event.In terms of the U.S. market, TAT noted that women travelers are especially interested in Thailand. Whether they’re solo or traveling in groups, they feel safe exploring the country, particularly in search of wellness experiences.The destination is also doing well among millennials, LGBT travelers, and those interested in romance destinations. TAT is also looking to amp volunteerism as the country offers multiple opportunities to volunteer in terms of the environment, animal welfare, and more.TTM+ 2019 ended with new connections and exciting opportunities for agents, buyers, and sellers. With emerging destinations to present to travelers, travel agents, especially, will be able “to show [tourists that] Thailand is not only Bangkok or Phuket,” as Tongrut said.
What Does TAT Have Planned for Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) ?
The event, which is also aimed at showcasing tourism in the Greater Mekong region, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and southern China, was attended by 423 buyers from 56 countries in 2017, who met with 362 sellers.Thailand’s biggest travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+), has ended a two-year run in Chiang Mai and will move to the resort city of Pattaya in 2018.Although the main markets of China, India, Russia, Europe, and the UK dominated the list, organizers reported an increased number of buyers from Eastern Europe, Latin America, and South Africa. First-time buyers comprised 47.8% of the total at this month’s event.“The two years of being held in Chiang Mai have given a major boost to travel and tourism in Chiang Mai and will help us better diversify our visitors all around the country and the neighboring regions,” said YuthasakSupasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thailand’s most important B2B travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) 2019, attracted a total of 351 buyers (including 50 Indian buyers), 371 sellers, and around 130 international and domestic media on June 5. Themed ‘New Shades of Emerging Destinations’, TTM+ 2019 was held at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya, the biggest marina in Southeast Asia. The mart that lasted for three days comes back this year in a bigger and brighter format that clearly reflects the new sense of direction in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive global environment.The overall focus of the show will be Thailand’s emerging destinations nationwide, 55 provinces with spectacular beauty, heritage, cultural and culinary attractions. YuthasakSupasorn, TAT Governor, says, “This year’s theme reflects a strong continuation of our long-standing strategy to promote our emerging destinations with the aim of creating jobs and distributing revenue nationwide, from major cities to local communities, while creating sustainability by balancing the number of visitors to the destinations. Both international and domestic buyers will find these 55 emerging destinations perfectly suited to the needs of their clients, especially those who seek off-the-beaten-path holidays and repeaters looking for new products. In fact, we are already beginning to see results. In 2018, we recorded six million (6,223,183) trips by foreign tourists to these cities, a growth of +4.95 percent over 2017.”
The TTM + exposition is one of the largest tourism events in Thailand and is designed to stimulate the growth of tourism infrastructure in the country and its neighboring regions. The exhibition will be attended by 341 companies from 49 countries that have already submitted their applications. Of these, only 70 companies were recruited from India, 26 from America, 24 from the UK, 22 from Russia and 16 from Korea.At this exhibition, visitors will have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the activities of more than 400 resorts and hotels, travel agencies and tour operators that specialize in organizing shopping, adventure, spa, and spa tours. Representatives of airlines, entertainment, culture and leisure centers, golf clubs and other organizations offering their services in the tourism sector will also be present here.This exhibition is designed to support small and medium-sized businesses. To help find your niche in this market and enter the international level. If desired, you can familiarize yourself with autonomous sewage systems. SuraphonSvetasreni, the head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, expressed his opinion that this exhibition is of particular importance this year, as it is part of a program to recreate the image of Thailand in the period of recovery from political unrest. In addition, it will interest tourists and foreign companies that have good prospects for the development of the Thai tourism business.
Thailand’s largest B2B travel trade show opened for business today in a positive atmosphere marked by a strong rebound in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2015 and an upbeat outlook for the second half.Designed primarily to help the kingdom’s small and medium-sized enterprises gain valuable marketing and networking opportunities, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2015 has attracted a turnout of 362 buyers from 50 countries and 374 sellers from Thailand, Lao PDR., Cambodia China, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Of these 167 (46.13%) are first-time, and 195 (53.87%) are repeat buyers.The exhibitors’ line-up is dominated by hotels, especially the many exquisite boutique properties coming up nationwide. The buyers’ contingent is dominated by tour companies from China, India and the UK as well as emerging markets; such as Belarus.This year, 351 buyers, 371 sellers, and around 130 international and domestic media will attend the fair. Buyers come from 51 countries and over half of them are repeat visitors, the other half being the first-time visitors. China has the widest representation of buyers at the fair with 65 registered visitors. Other countries with a high number of visitors are the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Italy, USA, Russia, and Brazil.
TTM+ is an excellent platform to connect with travel industry leaders from across the Greater Mekong Region, providing buyers with the opportunity to develop new business leads and discover the amazing possibilities for travel in Southeast Asia.The event, first organized in 2001, has the primary objective to promote the tourism and service business sector in Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) counterparts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have an opportunity to showcase their products on this international stage. The major buyer markets include Europe, Southeast Asia, Eastern Asia, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as emerging markets, such as the CIS countries, Eastern Europe, Middle East, South America, and South Africa.Some 360 buyers from major markets worldwide will attend the event. Most of the buyers are from traditional visitor-generating markets such as India, the USA, UK, Korea, Australia, Russia, Germany, Canada, and Malaysia. At the same time, the invitee list includes a formidable line-up of buyers from new markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Estonia, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Romania, South Africa, Turkey, and Yugoslavia.
This year’s programme has been attentively planned to ensure maximum time for networking, trade and business talks among 400 sellers throughout Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and 350 quality international buyers from over 60 countries worldwide with highlights including forums with high-level keynote speakers, tourism showcases and workshops, and also local tourism-related products and services exhibition. Additionally, this year’s tourism showcase emphasizes the Thai tourism concept: Amazing Thailand, Discover Amazing Stories: The Unique Thai Local Experiences, which features Thailand’s local experiences that travelers can obtain in a specific area, distinctive stories with its own history, culture, or tradition, showing an element of the journey that leads travellers to learn the way of Thai life. Whereas each community has its own unique tales and expertise, this offers travelers to discover exciting new perspectives. As an added bonus, TTM+ buyers and media can enjoy a full range of pre-event and post-event tours, discovering Thailand’s world-renowned natural beauty and rich unique cultural heritage and its stories that will enrich the moments you encounter in the kingdom.
The 16th edition of Thailand’s largest B2B travel trade event, ‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus – Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion’ (TTM+) 2017, has been inaugurated in the Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai today. Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the three-day mega event is being held from June 14-16, 2017 at the Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre (CMECC). The theme of TTM + this year is “Discover Unique Local Experiences.” Inaugurating the event, ThanasakPatimaprakorn , Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, said, “Culture is the spirit of tourism. We open new venues for tourism to attract more visitors from across the world.” KobkarnWattanavrangkul, Tourism and Sports Minister of Thailand spoke about the importance of community-based tourism which is of great attraction to new-age tourists who want to truly experience the local culture.
TTM + 2017 is witnessing a record number of participants, almost 1500, including buyers, sellers, and the media. This is the second consecutive year that TTM+ is being organized in Chiang Mai, primarily to create greater awareness about the many attractions of the Northern Thailand region. There is a focused effort to promote the unique tourism products of North and Northeast Thailand. In an exclusive interaction, Wattanavrangkul said, “Chiang Mai has a unique identity which we want to promote to the world. Chiang Mai is best of the best and that is why we chose it to be the host city for TTM+ this year again.”The event is a must-to-attend for all tourism industry professionals to increase their business networks and to be adept with hottest and most-in-demand holiday destinations around the world.TTM core objective is to promote the country’s secondary destinations beyond the popular gateways of Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai.Mr. YuthasakSupasorn, TAT Governor, said: “We are delighted to bring TTM+ to the Ocean Marina Yacht Club for the first time. The event theme encourages participants to dress in resort attire for three days of business meetings and fun with travel colleagues.
