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Source: BI-ME , Author: BI-ME staff
Posted: Sun August 9, 2009 3:59 pm
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UAE. Two cities in Thailand, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, were voted among the top 10 cities in the world for 2009, at Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, the results of which were published in the August 2009 issue of the magazine.

Travel + Leisure readers selected Bangkok and Chiang Mai as the third and fifth best cities in the world, respectively — as well as second and third best cities in Asia, while the popular islands of Phuket and Ko Samui were awarded the third and fifth best islands in Asia.

Among The Top 100 Hotels in the world, eight were in Thailand, including the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai (#7), the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok (#20) and the Anantara Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai (#53). Additionally, 11 Thai hotels were also named among the top 40 resorts and city hotels in Asia.

The 14th Annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards ranks the best cities, hotels, resorts, cruises and airlines worldwide. The awards are the results of an annual, impartial survey that allows its readers to vote for their favourite travel destinations around the world.
 
Thailand has seen an increase in passengers arriving from the Middle East of 18 percent in the first six months of 2009, over last year.

”The UAE is a strong Market for Thailand where many visitors come seeking the famous Thai hospitality, as well as for medical tourism which is becoming more and more popular and is a favourite destination for the region’s families,” said Pramoth Supyen, Director Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Dubai & Middle East.

“Despite what is happening in the worldwide tourism industry, travellers from the UAE have increased by 21.9% over last year.”

To celebrate these awards, people flying Thai Airways from the UAE, Oman, and Kuwait, will get receive one free ticket to see the enchanting show of www.siamniramit.com, a one hour of foot massage at the www.chiangmaioasis.com; a 50% discount at www.siamoceanworld.com; and 10% discount at central stores, until 30 September.

Thailand is also waiving visa fees for visitors to Thailand until March 2010.

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