The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is projecting a significant growth in international weddings and honeymoons being celebrated in Thailand after hosting its first “Destination Wedding Planners Congress (DWP Congress)” at the Laguna Golf Phuket between 2-4 May 2017.
Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports added, “Thailand will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the best of preparations for this Congress in order to become a global wedding hub for couples of every nationality. We definitely have to work as a team. If we want to be the World’s Best Wedding Destination, we really need to enhance our expertise and better understand all our source markets.”
The global weddings industry is estimated to have a total value of US$298 billion, of which the value of foreign country weddings is US$80 billion.
From left: Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Executive Director of Information Technology Office; Mr. Sidh N.C., Director Business Development, QNA International; Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangku, Minister of Tourism and Sports; Mr. Ackash Jain, Director of QNA International, Dubai; Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Americas); and Mrs. Pattaraporn Sithivanich, TAT Executive Director of the Americas Region
Thailand is the first to host the DWP Congress in Asia. It can accommodate any kind of thematic celebration to the newlyweds, or the married couples seeking a memorable anniversary with its strength of diverse locations ranging from pristine beaches to green mountains and professional organisers to deliver a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moment for couples.
Mr. Ackash Jain, Director of QNA International, Dubai
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor
