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The
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce Phetchaburi as the
host city for the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024, scheduled for 12-14
November at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel.
The
event will bring together over 300 industry leaders, aligning with Thailand’s
20-year National Strategy to boost international MICE tourism and underscore
Thailand’s prominence as a business events hub.
Mrs.
Wanpen Mangsri, Deputy Governor and Acting Governor of Phetchaburi, said “Hosting
the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 is an excellent opportunity for
Phetchaburi to enhance its image as a MICE destination and an international
conference hub. Our diverse natural and cultural attractions, combined with our
designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, position us ideally for
this role.”
Phetchaburi’s
hosting of the Forum demonstrates its readiness for large-scale international
events.
The
province is organising the event in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Travel
Association (PATA), the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the
Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), and the TAT,
along with various public and private sector agencies.
The
Forum’s theme, “Authentic Prosperous Journeys: Nurturing Culture, Culinary
Delights, and Community Wisdom,” will highlight how destinations like
Phetchaburi can leverage their unique heritage and culinary traditions to
foster sustainable tourism. The initiative includes eco-tourism routes and
community-driven cultural tours to offer participants insight into
Phetchaburi’s rich local attractions.
Mrs.
Duangjai Khumsaard, Director of TAT Phetchaburi Office, said “The TAT
emphasises our efforts on promoting Phetchaburi as a sustainable destination.
This forum allows us to share our tourism potential with international
stakeholders, driving the local economy and enhancing Phetchaburi’s global
presence.”
The
event will feature innovative technical tours across three eco-tourism routes,
showcasing community-based initiatives like the Toddy Palm Route and Royal
Coast Birdwatching Route.
The
tours are organised in cooperation with the Thai Ecotourism and Adventure
Travel Association (TEATA) and the Office of National Higher Education Science
Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) to elevate these three routes to
Carbon Neutral Tourism. The Bird Conservation Society of Thailand will lead
birdwatching tours to observe native and rare migratory birds from Siberia
through eco-tourism, and students from Phetchaburi Rajabhat University will
assist participants in these activities.
Mr.
Noor Ahmad Hamid, PATA’s Chief Executive Officer, said that Phetchaburi’s
commitment to cultural heritage and sustainability offers an ideal setting for
this year’s forum, as PATA continues to promote responsible tourism practices
worldwide.
Thailand
has hosted the PATA Destination Marketing Forum three times: in 2018 in Khon
Kaen, in 2019 in Pattaya, and in 2022 in Songkhla. Each event has served as a
valuable platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Image Credit: © PATA
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