Bangkok, Thailand, May 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its first official online tourism marketplace, the “Thailand Tourism Virtual Market” (TTVM). This new tool aims to expand tourism markets and connect Thai suppliers and buyers worldwide through an online platform for the travel industry. The project is initially launching in the B2B sector.

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TTVM was launched as an innovative B2B online marketing platform for Thai tourism businesses (sellers). Here, they can register, create their online company profiles, and store all essential information. The platform is continuously being expanded with features for business negotiations, including needs matching, a quotation system, and a chat function.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the TAT, stated: “The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the entire travel and tourism industry. The way travel and trade are conducted is inevitably changing, presenting us with new challenges. The TAT is pleased to support private sector businesses in preparing for the new normal with this platform. With Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+), our main annual travel trade show, cancelled this year, this project will create the first official online marketplace for tourism.”

“Since we want to turn crises into opportunities, this platform offers many advantages, such as no limit on the number of sellers and buyers and 24/7 availability, 365 days a year. It also enables business transactions without the risk of uncontrollable external events. Furthermore, it is ideally suited for observing trends, for research and statistics, especially for using big data for growth and the development of new business opportunities.”

Further information is available from Mr. Siripakorn Cheowsamoot, Deputy Governor for Digitalisation, Research and Development of the TAT, who will present this platform on May 25, 2020, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the TAT webinar at tourismthailand.org/webinar. For more information, please visit the Thailand Tourism Virtual Mart.