Bangkok, Thailand, March 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the submission period for the 14th Thailand Tourism Awards, the country's most prestigious awards for the best in the Thai travel industry, will run from March 1 to April 30, 2023. The winners will be announced on September 8, 2023, and the awards ceremony will take place, as usual, on World Tourism Day (September 27) – a symbolic gesture of recognition and a sign of commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the TAT, said: “The Thailand Tourism Awards play a crucial role in strengthening Thailand’s positive image as a clean, comfortable, safe, fair, and environmentally friendly travel destination. Presented every two years, the awards will continue to recognize quality and excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry, while also highlighting Thailand’s new focus on high-quality and sustainable tourism.”

This aligns with the TAT's ongoing commitment to guiding Thai tourism towards safe and sustainable travel, in line with Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model and the Sustainable Tourism Goal, which is consistent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim is to make tourism an integral part of Thailand's commitment to low-carbon tourism and the implementation of climate action measures for greater sustainability.

Two new categories have been added to the three existing categories – attractions, accommodation and health and wellness tourism: Low carbon emissions and sustainability, and travel program.

In each category, there are Thailand Tourism Awards (Outstanding), Thailand Tourism Gold Awards (Excellence), and Hall of Fame Awards for entries that have received three Thailand Tourism Gold Awards in a row.

The selection and assessment process is divided into three concepts: sustainable tourism, safety and health management, and tourist interests.

The Thailand Tourism Awards, presented every two years, serve as a catalyst for the winners, who benefit from the resulting attention and increased interest in their products, thus driving business development.

The winners will also be invited to collaborate with the TAT on its marketing activities, such as participating in travel fairs in Thailand and abroad. They will also receive additional exposure through the TAT's marketing tools related to the Thailand Tourism Awards, as well as through participation in TAT seminars and workshops.

Full information about the awards can be found at tourismawards.tourismthailand.org.