Bangkok (VNA) – As many as 30 airlines
have signed up for the four-day “Air-mazing Thailand” campaign held by the
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to explore the potential of selected
airports and untapped destinations in the country.
The
campaign, which runs from April 2 to 5, will complement the government’s policy
of promoting tourism in second-tier provinces and making Thailand a global
tourism hub, said Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol.
She expressed her hope that international airlines will see
the true potential of Thailand’s airports in the post-pandemic period and
consider opening more routes to the country covering both first- and
second-tier provinces.
As the three big airports of Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and
Phuket are currently packed with passengers and flights, authorities aim to
divide international arrivals, which should bring tourism revenue to other
provinces as well as reduce congestion at airports in big cities, the minister
noted.
Under
the campaign, the TAT will take airline representatives on two trips to check
out the airports. The first will cover Chiang Mai and U-Tapao international
airports, while the second will focus on Krabi, Surat Thani, and Samui.
Ten
of the 39 airports in Thailand are international, namely Don Mueang,
Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai, Krabi, Phuket, U-Tapao,
Hat Yai, Surat Thani, and Samui./.
VNA
