Bangkok--28 Jun--Thana Burin Asia Pacific
Surreal Holidays, an independently owned and operated company headquartered in the UK, launched its newly established office in Bangkok to provide additional services and to give confidence to their British clientele arriving in Thailand.
Mrs Runci Weeden, Managing Director of Surreal Holidays, said “We are pleased to open our latest representative office in Bangkok. Surreal Holidays is an independently Thai-owned and operated company headquartered in the United Kingdom specialising in all inclusive luxury guided tours to Thailand. Our unique and friendly operations offer something special to niche markets. We are confident our eight classic guided luxury tours and our tailor-made dream holidays will create a real impact on tours from the UK to Thailand.”
Mrs Weeden said, “I have visited 38 countries around the world over 30 years and I am passionate about travelling. When I travel, I use all my senses to enhance my experiences, which often become “surreal” experiences; hence the naming of our company reflects this feeling.
“Living in the UK for many years I realise that British people love to visit Thailand. Approximately 1,000,000 British visitors visit Thailand each year, and there is more room for development of this market. Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in the region in terms of tourist arrivals, at least 20% ahead of its nearest competitor, and tourists stay longer. Thailand still projects a positive and exotic image that is pleasing to British travellers despite the recent political unrest in the country,” Mrs Weeden said.
According to Mr David Kevan, Business Development Director of Surreal Holidays, “We work closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s United Kingdom office for various campaigns to promote Thailand. We are responsible for promoting the ‘luxury travel’ market, including Krabi, Samui, Chiang Mai and Samed Island with 8 promotional products. We have also collaboration with several hotel partners in highlighting the warmth and hospitality of Thai people. We reaffirm our strong commitment to travel and tourism in Thailand.”
“Thailand has so many attractions and product ranges that are constantly evolving so they never get stale. New hotels are opening up or reinventing themselves. Equally important, Thailand represents superb value on virtually every level and probably has the best range of accommodation to suit every pocket, Mr Kevan said.
“Visiting Thailand is very convenient. There are at least 4 flights daily operated from London direct plus numerous options when connecting via the Gulf. Bangkok is also the obvious gateway for travel onwards to Indo-China, especially Laos and Cambodia. Thus, it is easy to arrange twin or triple combination holidays.”
Mrs Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Deputy Governor for International Marketing of Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas for Tourism Authority of Thailand, said “Tourism Authority of Thailand is pleased that British travellers are still confident in Thailand. We can assure them of our unique hospitality as well as offering a wide variety of tourism experience both in Bangkok and around the country.”
Mrs Weeden said “Through our local knowledge, passion and contacts, we are confident that Surreal Holidays will make an impact by bringing British tourists worth around 2 million pounds here. The flexible tours offered by Surreal Holidays allow clients to customise their itinerary to suit their own needs.
“We encourage our clients to seek out the new ‘beyond imagination’ experiences we offer. Many have been to the region before, but with better financial resources available to them they can now enjoy the country in comfort and luxury. To view more about our business and enjoy our unique hospitality experience simply access www.surrealholidays.com,” Mrs Weeden concluded.
Photo caption:
Mrs Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Deputy Governor for International Marketing of Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas for Tourism Authority of Thailand, is seen with (L-R) Mr David Kevan, Business Development Director of Surreal Holidays, Mr Jonathan Essex, Trade Sales Manager of Surrel Holidays, Mrs Runci Weeden, Managing Director of Surreal Holidays, Mr Ian Weeden, Executive Director of Surreal Holidays, and Mr Tunwa Kittikupt, Thailand Representative of Surreal Holidays during the launch of Surreal Holidays at Tourism Authority of Thailand office.