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The
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly congratulates the winners of the 15th
Thailand Tourism Awards, where 151 outstanding operators will be honoured at a
royal presentation ceremony presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess
Ubolratana on 27 September 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. The
prestigious event, part of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year
2025 celebrations, marks three decades of Thailand’s most respected tourism
accolades.
TAT
Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool extended her warmest congratulations:
“The
achievements of this year’s award recipients highlight the strength and
international calibre of Thailand’s tourism sector. Through these awards, TAT
is committed to elevating the quality of Thai tourism products and services
while advancing the national strategy for sustainable growth. These
recognitions enhance the credibility and reputation of Thailand’s tourism
industry worldwide and reflect the spirit of partnership and collaboration that
positions Thailand as a meaningful and sustainable destination.”
A
Milestone Year for Responsible Tourism
First
introduced in 1996, the Thailand Tourism Awards are held biennially to promote
quality standards and showcase Thailand’s diverse experiences to global
audiences. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2025 edition unveiled the Thailand
Tourism Sustainability Awards for the first time, spotlighting leadership in
responsible tourism and aligning with the growing global focus on
sustainability.
This
year’s awards span five categories: tourist attractions, accommodation, health
and wellness tourism, tour programmes, and tourism support and promotion of
sustainable tourism. Entries were reviewed by a distinguished panel of experts
against four criteria: product and service excellence; sustainable and
responsible tourism management; business operations; and promotion of
sustainable tourism.
The
2025 Honours
·
17 operators received the Thailand
Tourism Excellence Awards.
·
59 operators were recognised with the Outstanding
Awards.
·
69 operators earned the newly
established Sustainability Awards.
In
addition, six organisations achieved Hall of Fame status, reserved for those
earning top honours across three consecutive editions:
·
Lanna Traditional House Museum, Centre
for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
·
Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay Community
Enterprise, Sukhothai
·
Phuket Old Town Community-based
Tourism Enterprise, Phuket
·
The Riverie by Katathani Collection,
Chiang Rai
·
Let’s Relax Spa Thonglor, Bangkok
·
Touch Thailand Without Barriers tour
programme for visually impaired travellers, Nutty’s Adventures Company Limited
Further
Information
Full
details and the complete list of winners of the 15th Thailand Tourism Awards
are available at www.tourismthailand.org/tourismawards and on the official
Thailand Tourism Awards Facebook page.
Image
Credit: © TAT
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