Bangkok stopover special offers

THE Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with a broad range of industry alliance partners will launch the Bangkok Stopover Amazing transfer passengers and stopover visitors to Bangkok.

It is designed to increase the attraction of stopping over in Bangkok as a transit hub and help convert today's stopover tourists into tomorrow's extended-stay tourists. It will also help enhance the awareness and exposure of the mainstream global tourism campaign Amazing Thailand Always Amazes You

TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni, who launched the campaign at the ITB Berlin 2011, said, "Visitors transiting in Bangkok before heading onto their planned destination will be enthralled by these 'appetizer' tours. They will get a fantastic first-hand experience of what Bangkok and its nearby environs have to offer and hopefully return for a more extended 'main course' visit."

Transfer passengers at international airports in Thailand in 2010 totalled 3.4 million, according to the Airports of Thailand Public Limited Company's figures. Stopover itineraries have been designed to suit all types of tastes and budgets. They cover nine remarkably unique experiences with fantastic special privileges.

A website, www.bangkok-stopover.com has also been launched with all the necessary details.

"As Thailand is a regional aviation hub, many flights from Europe stopover in Bangkok. Transit travellers can add a few days in Thailand to their travel plans," Mr Suraphon said. "With the new Airport City Rail link, visitors can get into the city quickly and easily.

Prospective visitors are advised to book in advance and specify that this is a promotion of the Bangkok Stopover. For more information, please check the web site www.bangkok-stopover.com.