Phuket is to give visitors a hard time ...
Are you a global Ironman?
Phuket is to give visitors a hard time - at least during the Ironman 70.3 Race. Part of the annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon, the Laguna resort group is hosting the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship from November 28 to December 5. Open to professional and amateur triathletes, the Ironman 70.3 races feature a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride and a 21.1km run and take place all around the world.
Kids rock in Hua Hin
Courtyard by Marriott Hua Hin at Cha Am Beach is offering your kid a real treat. Book the “Kids Rock: family package and a child under the age of 12 receives special check-in, a Kids Rock VIP Membership card for playful activities and a free meal. The deal also includes welcome gift upon arrival, accommodation in deluxe room and breakfast for the parents plus discounts on spa treatments and dining.
Call (02) 656 7707.
An amazing travel mart
The Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater mekong Subregion (TTM+ 2010) returns to Impact Convention Centre from September 8 to 10.
TTM+ 2010 is the country’s premier annual trade event designed to promote travel and tourism in Thailand and its neighbours along mekong River.
About 341 buyers from 49 countries are registered to meet up with 428 registered sellers from various business categories such as hotels, tour operators, wellness and spa and airlines.
Adventure on Samui
Samui goes for the extreme on October 2 with the second Ibis Koh Samui Trophy adventure race and fun run. Part of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race series, the Ibis event begins on Bophut Beach. Teams of two compete in running, kayaking, biking, swimming and other tests, but for the less frenzied, there’s also the five-kilometre Fun Run. Call (02) 718 9581, e-mail infor@active-sai.com or visit www.KohSamuiTrophy.com.