Business Traveler magazine has again named Bangkok the best leisure destination in the Asia-Pacific. The rating was based on readers’ reviews.
The prize was received by Ms. Sarima Chindamat, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office in Hong Kong.
This is the fifth time the Thai capital has received the award, starting in 2011 and for four years in a row beginning in 2013.
This year, Thailand earned accolades in seven of 59 categories, including:
- Best Asia-Pacific Airline: Thai Airways (second runner-up);
- Best Business City in Southeast Asia: Bangkok (first runner-up); and
- Best Business Hotel in Bangkok: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok (winner).
Business Traveler has sponsored the Asia-Pacific Awards for 25 years. Awards are based on a reader poll.