Thailand has always ranked amongst the world’s top destination spots for both women and men everywhere, mainly due to unique features such as its sparkling beaches, lush natural beauty, unmatched cuisine, eclectic urban centers, and exotic wildlife. For women especially, Thailand’s welcoming atmosphere and culture of deep respect for females has made it a particularly enticing vacation spot. To be sure, the “rules” for having a good time in Thailand as a female traveler are the same for everyone else – eat all you can, wear a smile, and make a connection with the people around you! However, thanks to a new initiative by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, a dream vacation to Thailand just got that much better for women all across the globe!
Recently, in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 84th birthday on August 12th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand designated the month of August 2016 as the official month for female travelers in Thailand and dubbed it #WomensJourneyThailand! Of course, the Women’s Journey Thailand campaign is also aimed at promoting the growth of both global and domestic travel among women in Thailand.
You may be wondering exactly what this exciting new initiative bring to the millions of female vacation-goers that visit the country each month. Basically, TAT has created five different promotional concepts: Beautiful SHAPE, Beautiful RETREAT, Beautiful LOOK, Beautiful MIND, and Beautiful EXPERIENCE, all of which are specifically designed to meet the many wants and needs of female travelers and, of course, to boost Thai tourism products and services that are geared towards women. During the entire month of August, women visiting from around the world will be able to enjoy a huge range of activities, special offers, discounts, privileges, special products and services offered to them by thousands of companies and hotels around the country!
To get a little more in depth, here’s a quick guide to the five separate types of this incredible opportunity for Women’s Journey in August:
Beautiful MIND focuses on products and services provided for ladies who are interested in mental health management. This mostly includes promotions and deals for private massages, meditation practices, and resort getaways. Examples of different companies participating in the Beautiful MIND campaign include the renowned Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa as well as the Ban Sabai Village Resort and Spa!
Beautiful SHAPE is centered around products and services provided for women that can’t get enough of the sporty lifestyle. Among the activities incorporated in this deal are Muay Thai lessons, boxing gym experiences, and discounted rounds at many of Thailand’s world-famous gold clubs. Dozens of organizations around the country are a part of the Beautiful SHAPE initiative, including the Bangkok Golf Club, the RSM Boxing Academy, and the Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort.
Moving along, Beautiful LOOK is comprised of products and services provided for ladies’ beauty from head to toe. This can include anything from deals on simple clothes and accessories to more major transformations, such as plastic surgery. Hospitals, beauty stores, and health clinics throughout all of Thailand are eagerly participating in this sector of Women’s Journey Thailand campaign, including famous locations like Anti Aging Bangkok, KMA Cosmetic, and the Hann International Hospital.
Beautiful RETREAT is focused on products and services provided for ladies who like to restore the health balance through traditional means of Thai therapy. This section of the campaign works with businesses such as spa centers, health and wellness organizations, and getaway resorts that offer the best methods of relaxation available in the country. Some of the established companies partnered with this division of the campaign include the Oasis Spa Bangkok, the Banyan Tree Spa, and the Melati Beach Resort & Spa.
Finally, Beautiful EXPERIENCE consists of products and services provided for ladies who are in love with the simple act of traveling and experience new things every day. As a result, a wide array of activities are included in this particular part of the initiative, from boating on the Andaman Sea to taking Thai cuisine cooking lessons. A few of the exciting companies working with this option include Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Dot Cook Thai, and Mela Garden.
To ensure that women visiting Thailand get the most out of the campaign, TAT has released a mobile application, called “Women’s Journey Thailand” for Apple and Android that enables them to navigate the offers and promotions and to plan their schedule accordingly. The products, services, and events within the app are listed under the five distinct categories of the campaign, so definitely go check it out! To make the overall experience even easier, female tourists will also benefit from female-only immigration lanes at Thailand’s international airports, special parking, and a range of offers on air tickets for the month of August! All in all, the Women’s Journey Thailand sounds like a pretty good deal to us!
