{"id":2040,"date":"2016-06-14T03:28:42","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T03:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2016-06-14T03:28:42","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T03:28:42","slug":"ttm-2016-has-been-a-resounding-success-with-over-850-delegates-from-over-55-countries-doing-great-business-while-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laofree.com\/?p=2040","title":{"rendered":"TTM+ 2016 has been a resounding success with over 850 delegates from over 55 countries doing great business while networking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Thailand Travel Mart 2016 Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-region (TTM+ 2016), which ends. has been a resounding success with over 850 delegates from over 55 countries doing great business while networking and enjoying cultural performances and colour that showcased the history and art of Lanna and ASEAN. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13412914_1801744883391944_4292063303792893314_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2046\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13412914_1801744883391944_4292063303792893314_n.jpg\" alt=\"13412914_1801744883391944_4292063303792893314_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2046\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13342899_1801744840058615_2133622012231573961_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2047\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13342899_1801744840058615_2133622012231573961_n.jpg\" alt=\"13342899_1801744840058615_2133622012231573961_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2047\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After having been held for 14 consecutive years in Bangkok, TTM+ moved north to Chiang Mai in 2016 and was staged at the impressive Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre (CMECC). The move shows how Thailand\u2019s northern region is becoming vital to tourism by acting as a gateway to other ASEAN nations, such as, Cambodia, Lao PDR., Myanmar and Vietnam.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13339445_1801744786725287_1783542760027031105_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2048\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13339445_1801744786725287_1783542760027031105_n.jpg\" alt=\"13339445_1801744786725287_1783542760027031105_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2048\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13327385_1801752616724504_3680379705613290554_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2049\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13327385_1801752616724504_3680379705613290554_n.jpg\" alt=\"13327385_1801752616724504_3680379705613290554_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2049\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13335811_1801752623391170_6042984051416233746_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2050\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13335811_1801752623391170_6042984051416233746_n.jpg\" alt=\"13335811_1801752623391170_6042984051416233746_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2050\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13335896_1801752730057826_547143329443660751_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2051\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13335896_1801752730057826_547143329443660751_n.jpg\" alt=\"13335896_1801752730057826_547143329443660751_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2051\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The hundreds of representatives from Thailand\u2019s hotel, hospitality, spa and travel industry were joined by H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Thailand\u2019s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), as well as senior tourism executives of Greater Mekong Sub-Regiona (Cambodia, Lao PDR., Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand \u2013 or CLMVT). They were all on hand to answer visitors\u2019 questions and to revel in the lively cultural atmosphere. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13428543_1075100002555184_5058209340655196927_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2052\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13428543_1075100002555184_5058209340655196927_n.jpg\" alt=\"13428543_1075100002555184_5058209340655196927_n\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2052\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13419220_1801745003391932_7160021859295452220_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2053\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13419220_1801745003391932_7160021859295452220_n.jpg\" alt=\"13419220_1801745003391932_7160021859295452220_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2053\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13428456_1801744966725269_4012019432927643741_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2054\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/13428456_1801744966725269_4012019432927643741_n.jpg\" alt=\"13428456_1801744966725269_4012019432927643741_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2054\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>H.E. Kobkarn and senior tourism executives from Thailand happily wandered around TTM+ 2016 to meet with representatives from the travel industry and enjoy the lively business atmosphere.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g4.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2055\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g4.jpg\" alt=\"g4\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2055\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2056\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g1.jpg\" alt=\"g1\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2056\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2057\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g2.jpg\" alt=\"g2\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2057\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2058\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/g3.jpg\" alt=\"g3\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2058\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was on hand at TTM+ 2016 to showcase its latest campaigns as well as the kingdom\u2019s many destinations, award-winning attractions and Hidden Gems that are waiting to be discovered by tourists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thailand Travel Mart 2016 Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-region (TTM+ 2016), which ends. has been a resounding success with over 850 delegates from over 55 countries doing great business while networking and enjoying cultural performances and colour that showcased the history and art of Lanna and ASEAN. 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