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Hat Yai, 5 July, 2015 –
The Thai tourism industry welcomed its 15th million
visitor this year. Ms. Rozita Binti Namyan, from Malaysia, who is another
Thailand’s Luckiest Visitor, arrived at Hat Yai International Airport
today (5 July, 2015). The activity is being organised as part of a
campaign to welcome every millionth visitor to Thailand.
Ms.
Rozita Binti Namyan (middle) and her husband (on her right), were
welcomed by TAT’s deputy governor of international marketing-Europe,
Africa, Middle East and Americas, Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngsonasa (fourth from
right), and TAT’s Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, Mr.
Sugree Sithivanich (third from right), at Hat Yai International Airport.
An elaborate welcome was prepared by
the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thai Airways International
Public Co., Ltd., the Immigration Bureau, the Airports of Thailand Public
Co., Ltd., and True Corporation Public Co., Ltd.
The lucky visitor was pleasantly
surprised to receive two economy-class return air tickets from his/her
international port of origin to Thailand along with a five-night
accommodation voucher, as well as other prizes from TAT’s project
partners. The trips will have a validity period of one year.
Ms.
Rozita Binti Namyan and her husband.
It is designed to support the “2015
Discover Thainess” umbrella campaign, which aims to highlight the endless
charm of Thailand, the diversity of destinations, full flavours of Thai
cuisine, fascinating uniqueness of the traditions and culture, as well as
the friendliness of its people.
Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT’s
Acting Governor said, “The Thai tourism industry is making a strong
comeback this year, thanks to the confidence and support of all our
visitors. Rewarding the millionth visitor is just a small way of showing
our thanks and letting the world know that we value all our guests. We
are looking forward to welcoming many more visitors, both first-time and
repeaters, to enjoy a vacation in Thailand.”
TAT’s
Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, Mr. Sugree Sithivanich,
presented the “Thailand’s Luckiest Visitor” certificate to Ms. Rozita
Binti Namyan in a memorable session witnessed by Ms. Namyan’s husband
(far right) and TAT’s deputy governor of international marketing-Europe,
Africa, Middle East and Americas, Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngsonasa (far left).
According to the preliminary figures
released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand welcomed a total
of 14.01 million between January to 21 June, 2015, a 27.39 percent
increase over the same period in 2014. This generated tourism income of
663 billion Baht a 27.86 percent growth over the same period of last
year. TAT is projecting 28.8 million visitors in 2015.
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