Thai Hotels Association (THA) will launch a Buy-One Get-One-Free promotion this month to match the period of Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2010, TTR Weekly reports. This Amazing Thailand Grand Sale will run until August 15. The Grand Sale includes discounts at more than 2.500 shops, department stores and retail outlets nationwide, including the Central Department Store and Jungceylon in Phuket.

Enliven the event, Phuket hotels are being encouraged to participate in the promotion. According to the THA, the association has written to all member hotels and resorts, urging them to participate in room discount promotion. Although Phuket has generally enjoyed better room rates and occupancies than most, still tourist destinations in Thailand to date this year, especially Bangkok has been severely damaged by the red shirt protest.

“This month, Bangkok Hotel has reached 40 percent occupancy, but July usually would rise up from 65 to 70 percent. We need to be proactive on rates and take into consideration that the city is still under an emergency verdict,” said THA president Prakit Chinamourpong.

In addition to Phuket, this Amazing Thailand Grand Sale also featured in seven other tourist destinations such as Bangkok Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Udon Thani.

News by Phuket Gazette