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Ceremony in Bangkok
On World Tourism Day (27 September), Her Royal
Highness Princess Ubolratana presented 151 honours at the Grand Hyatt Erawan
Bangkok. The event, attended by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, executives, judges and partner organisations,
highlighted national pride and international standards in sustainable tourism.
Reinforcing Thailand’s competitiveness
Governor Thapanee described the Awards as “a mark of
honour for Thailand’s tourism industry, recognising operators that consistently
deliver excellence, preserve cultural and natural heritage, and adapt to global
challenges.” She added that the focus on sustainability strengthens Thailand’s
global competitiveness while assuring visitors of quality and authenticity.
Awards across five categories
Established in 1996, the biennial awards are the
country’s highest tourism accolade. This year’s edition introduced the Thailand
Tourism Sustainability Awards, raising the number of categories to five:
tourist attractions, accommodation, health and wellness, tour programmes, and
tourism support and promotion.
Entries were assessed against four criteria: product
and service quality, sustainable management, business operations, and promotion
of responsible tourism. Results included:
·
17 Excellence Awards
·
59 Outstanding Awards
·
69 inaugural Sustainability Awards
·
6 Hall of Fame honours for operators with three consecutive wins
Part of a wider celebration
The ceremony formed part of the Amazing Thailand Grand
Tourism and Sports Year 2025, underscoring the country’s blend of heritage,
environmental stewardship and world-class hospitality.
Full details and the complete list of winners are
available at tourismthailand.org/tourismawards and via the official Thailand Tourism Awards Facebook
page.
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Credit: © TAT
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