Bangkok--Mar 3--Tourism New Zealand
A Whole New Experience in New Zealand
KTC World celebrates its grand opening with a new campaign to explore
New Zealand this 2005 summer holiday, supported by Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand
KTC World in cooperation with Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand introduce unique tour packages to New Zealand for this 2005 summer holidays. The packages include “6-day North Island of New Zealand” starting from Bt37,000 and “9-day South Island of New Zealand” starting from Bt41,300 which brings you to the oyster haven in “Bluff Oyster & Southland Seafood Festival”.
After its official launch last December, KTC World Co., Ltd is offering unique tour packages, featuring excitement, freedom and privacy in travels to cater Thai tourists to New Zealand. The choices of journeys vary from arranged group tours in coach transport to self-drive trips in North and South islands to packaged camper van trips.
The “6-day North Island of New Zealand” package starting from Bt37,000 is designed particularly for camper van trips, Bt40,400 including accommodation, and Bt54,800 for coach transport trip to explore Auckland and natural scenery and Maori traditions in Rotorua. Fans of “Lord of the Rings” will be living in the actual locations of Hobbitan Matamata and Waitomo Caves.
The “9-day South Island of New Zealand” package is designed for camper van trips, starting from Christchurch, the garden city, then visit Dunedin — the most Scottish influenced city in the country. The route’s highlight is a tour along the Eastern Invercargill, the world’s southward, before reaching Queenstown. You can also taste the world’s finest oysters and seafood at “The Bluff Oyster & Seafood Festival” between April 23 and 24. The packages start from Bt41,300 for camper van trip, Bt47,800 for self-drive with accommodation, Bt69,800 for coach transport.
The “9-day 2-island New Zealand Highlight” combines all destinations in both island in one for those who love higher and lower grounds. The route costs Bt 67,800 starts off in Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves and travel to Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch.
Mr. Staporn Sirisingha, President of KTC World Co., Ltd. says “KTC started its business late last year, to cater mainly its 1 million KTC cardholders. In the first stage, KTC World aims to cater its cardholders’ lifestyle. Thanks to its landscape, nature and safety, New Zealand has been chosen as the destination for our cardholders as well as general public. The company has joined with Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand to launch special packages to meet our customers’ demand. The first group of Thai tourists will be visiting the “Bluff Oyster & Southland Seafood Festival”.
“We want to offer an ultimate experience to New Zealand and one of it is the camper van tour. You drive your motorhome along the most beautiful scenery in the south island. Living in such a perfect motorhome equipped with facilities, it will certainly be an unforgettable experience,” he says.
Mrs. Roskamol Vongchowanart, Manager Thailand of Tourism New Zealand says “New Zealand is filled with untouched nature and kind people with hospitality. And the country itself is eligible for travel all year round. I believe the trips organised by KTC World will certainly impress every Thai.”
Mr. Panya Silpajarn, Manager Thailand of Air New Zealand says “We are glad to be a part of this new excitement, offering unique package to New Zealand together with KTC World and Tourism New Zealand. Air New Zealand offers daily flight from Bangkok to Auckland via Singapore. Our 65 year of service will ensure all travellers the best quality of in-flight menu and wine from New Zealand”
Each package includes economy-class returned air ticket, meals, twin room, coach transport and tour guide, admission fees to all scheduled tourist attractions, insurance and life insurance. Camper van packet includes van transport and guidebook. For more information and reservations, call KTC World 0-2665-5888 or 0-2665-5000 press 6.
For further information please contact:
Tourism New Zealand Public and Corporate Affairs Department
Voranan Chakamanon Krungthai Card Public Company Limited
Suwarat Sajamark Kandtharat Chermchitphong Tel : 0 2665 5057
Tel : 0 2978 6660 - 1 Nalin Charoensri Tel : 0 2665 5047
Email : [email protected] Fax : 0 2665 5046
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