The Tourism Authority of Thailand took 32 travel industry professionals from 15 countries on its annual Amazing Thailand familiarization tour of the Kingdom. The tour attracted luxury travel agents from Russia, Great Britain, France, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Portugal, the UAE, the USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Australia. The tour, held between 28 August and 3 September, allowed participants to discuss the latest industry trends and meet representatives of Thailand’s leading hotels and resorts, golf clubs, and spa centers. The visitors were unanimous in their high regard for Thailand as a major upmarket holiday destination in Asia. Koh Samui and Phuket were named as the most popular spots, followed by Bangkok, Krabi, Hua Hin, and Pattaya.