Deadline: 30 September 2011
“Amazing Thailand Travel Short Story Contest”” will be launched on January 1st, 2011 and invite entrants to write a short story based on a representative image of Thailand. The competition will be opened to all residents of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iran, and can be written in Arabic or English. The competition will be held four times throughout 2011, with each winner receiving a 4 Day / 3 Nights holiday package for 2 adults to Thailand.
In order to encourage the continuous education and research of Thailand as a holiday destination by the region's travel agents and provide them with the tools to better advise client's seeking a unique Thailand holiday experience, a "Best Itinerary Contest" will also be launched from January 1st, 2011, which will invite travel agent graduates from the Amazing Thailand Academy to submit their "ideal" Thailand itinerary based on a given theme. The competition will be held 4 times throughout 2011 based on four distinct designated themes which will be announced at the launched of each competition round.
Additionally, itineraries will be judged on their ability to incorporate and consider such criteria as; the inclusion of new attractions, authenticity, travelling time and efficiency, relaxation, budget and the "7 Wonders of Thailand" that include; Thainess, Treasures, Beaches, Nature, Trends, Wellness and Festivities.
The winning travel agent for best itinerary for each theme will be provided the opportunity to live their dream itinerary with a complimentary holiday package for 2 adults to Thailand, along with the winner's name, picture, agency logo and itinerary posted on the Tourism Authority of Thailand's dedicated Middle East website. All travel agents from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iran will be eligible to enter the competition.
More information here.
“Amazing Thailand Travel Short Story Contest”” will be launched on January 1st, 2011 and invite entrants to write a short story based on a representative image of Thailand. The competition will be opened to all residents of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iran, and can be written in Arabic or English. The competition will be held four times throughout 2011, with each winner receiving a 4 Day / 3 Nights holiday package for 2 adults to Thailand.
In order to encourage the continuous education and research of Thailand as a holiday destination by the region's travel agents and provide them with the tools to better advise client's seeking a unique Thailand holiday experience, a "Best Itinerary Contest" will also be launched from January 1st, 2011, which will invite travel agent graduates from the Amazing Thailand Academy to submit their "ideal" Thailand itinerary based on a given theme. The competition will be held 4 times throughout 2011 based on four distinct designated themes which will be announced at the launched of each competition round.
Additionally, itineraries will be judged on their ability to incorporate and consider such criteria as; the inclusion of new attractions, authenticity, travelling time and efficiency, relaxation, budget and the "7 Wonders of Thailand" that include; Thainess, Treasures, Beaches, Nature, Trends, Wellness and Festivities.
The winning travel agent for best itinerary for each theme will be provided the opportunity to live their dream itinerary with a complimentary holiday package for 2 adults to Thailand, along with the winner's name, picture, agency logo and itinerary posted on the Tourism Authority of Thailand's dedicated Middle East website. All travel agents from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iran will be eligible to enter the competition.
More information here.
