Following a robust 12 months for Thailand, New Horizons Holidays’ extensive new Thailand program will hit agents’ shelves with a fresh, new look designed to capture the imagination to reflect a travellers’ sense of discovery and to inspire through strong imagery, delivering a taste of what’s to come inside the brochure.
Chris Evans, managing director, New Horizons Holidays, said “In 2012 we boast a larger range of hotels and more sightseeing options across the country. Our extended program responds to increased market demand to the region and has been carefully planned to cater to a multitude of different traveller needs and desires.
“This Southeast Asian hot-spot appeals to a diverse range of travellers each year. It’s not surprising it’s such a popular destination with something to offer everyone from beaches, to jungle, wildlife, festivals, shopping, food, culture, wellness resorts and spas, island hopping, diving and weddings, the list goes on.
“Delivering a diverse product range to reflect the differing needs of travellers has seen us add new hotels in 2012 including the brand new urban Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit and the chic and contemporary VIE Hotel in Bangkok. For great value, the well-located Centra Ashlee in Patong is ideal for families, while those looking for a lavish option may be enticed by the new five-star The Shore at Katathani, which commands spectacular views across the Andaman Sea. For an adults-only experience we’ve brochured the unique Let’s Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort, which boasts in-room mood lighting, bath menus to suit your mood, moon decks for stargazing and direct access to the swimming lagoon from your personal pier (Studio Pier Rooms).
“With Thailand continuing to be such a solid performer, some of the strongest areas we’ve seen include the irrefutable favourites of Phuket and Koh Samui, which continue to appeal to both the first time visitor and repeat travellers. While these popular hubs charm travellers, we are seeing growing demand for new experiences, outside the hot-spots. In response, we’ve released more tours ex Phuket, offering agents simple ways to diversify their clients’ experiences. An example of this is our Elephant Hills Trekking, an unforgettable day trip that takes guests into the Chalong Highlands for a chance to trek through the forest on elephant-back.
“With so much to do and see in 2012, we recommend making Thailand a multi-stop destination, allowing travellers to see more of what the country has to offer; the beaches, nightlife and restaurants of Phuket, Bangkok’s shopping, the northern jungle areas and the spectacular islands, like Koh Samui and Ko Pha-Ngan.”
For more information see www.newhorizons.com.au.