Chiang Mai, 14 June, 2017 – Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (TTM+) 2017 opened today at the Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre (CMECC) in Chiang Mai.
From 14 to 16 June, TTM+ will promote the tourism and service business sector in Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion. With buyers from all over the world, TTM+ is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Thailand’s unique tourism offering and to share the beauty of Lanna culture with international visitors.
Gallery 1: At the opening ceremony, delegates and members of the press were addressed by H.E. General Tansanak Patimapragorn, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand; H.E. Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports; and Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Gallery 4: Now in its 16th year, TTM+ 2017 attracted 388 buyers from 56 nations and there are 421 booths to explore, representing hotels, tours, shows, attractions, restaurants spas and more.
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