The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented 94 Thailand Tourism Awards that recognise the Thai travel industry’s best and brightest for their excellence in delivering remarkable service and experience to local and international tourists.

Presided over by Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the minister of tourism and sports, the 12th biannual awards presentation ceremony was held at the Samyan Mitrtown Hall. This year marks two decades of the awards.

Prior to the evening awards presentation ceremony, TAT staged a seminar on the two decades of the Thailand Tourism Awards and a special ‘speed dating’ business appointment for operators of award-winning tourism products and services and travel companies.

TAT also inaugurated the ‘Kinnari Showcase 2019’ consumer fair to enhance market exposure for award-winning tourism products and services among local tourists. The event served as a marketing platform for operators of 60 award-winning hotels, resorts, homestays; attractions – natural, community and adventure; and spas and wellness retreats to promote their products and services.