ASEAN TOURISM FORUM (ATF) 2019 DESTINATION ASEAN – CAMBODIA

CAMBODIA - HOST COUNTRY ATF 2021 Tourism has brought prosperity in the kingdom of Cambodia with a population of 16 million, bordering Thailand, Lao and Viet Nam. The capital, Phnom Penh boasts the region’s largest Tonle Sap Lake and the other main tourism destination are Siem Reap archeological sites and Sihanoukville along the coast of …

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ASEAN TOURISM FORUM (ATF) 2019: DESTINATION ASEAN – INDONESIA & LAO

  INDONESIA “10 NEW BALI'S” Among the top 20 fastest growing travel destination in the world, tourism is Indonesia’s nucleus in the economy besides agriculture and fishery. With 14.04 million tourist arrival in 2017, Indonesia recorded a robust 22% growth – 2nd highest tourism growth rate in the world. The country has set a target …

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ASEAN TOURSIM FORUM (ATF) 2019  DESTINATION ASEAN SINGAPORE & THAILAND

SINGAPORE One of the world’s most expensive countries with man-made tourism products, Singapore is a short haul destination with an average length tourist visit of 3.5 days. The convention city, once a shopping hub, is taken over by Thailand and Malaysia. Man made theme parks such as Sentosa and the Night Safari are among the …

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ASEAN TOURISM FORUM (ATF) 2019:  DESTINATION ASEAN – MALAYSIA & MYANMAR

DESTINATION ASEAN – MALAYSIA The 4th in the series of my travels in the ASEAN Region, compared to neighboring Singapore, Malaysia is much cheaper, naturally diverse and multi-cultural destination and attracts long haul holiday makers. Vibrant Kuala Lampur is the gateway to the historic, beach, tribal and eco adventure at Malacca, Ipoh, Terengganu, Langkawi Island …

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FLC GRAND HOTEL-CONFERENCE CENTER & GOLF RESORT – HA LONG

DESTINATION VIETNAM – ASEAN TOURSIM FORUM (ATF) 2019 After the ATF 2019, I spent a few days to explore Ha Long Bay and found luxury bed down (with the courtesy of the GM FLC Hotel) at the new-in-town FLC Grand Hotel – the high end hotel, which stands out the best among the hotels in …

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DINING-KRUA SAVOIEY THAI RESTAURANT, KOH SAMUI

I meet the owner at the Highsea Tour Company opposite Nathon Ferry Pier They are the first to operate full day sea tours with activities including picnic lunch, to nearby islands including the Ang Thong National Park. Now highly recommended, Sea Tour operate 6 boats. Nearby Nathon Pier, Krua Savoiey Thai Restaurant is open all …

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DINING-CAFE DARLING, KOH SAMUI

CAFE DARLING, Fisherman Village: Owned by a French entrepreneur partnered with Thai Chef, the restaurant has a relaxing ambiance with plush seating area in a rustic appeal and has tables laid out in the balcony looking out at the sea. The sitting is extended on the beach in the evening. The menu offers authentic French …

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DINING-AMAYA CAFE & BAR, AMARI SAMUI

Amaya Café and Bar stretches from the road side to the North Chaweng Beach. The venue for super-buffet breakfast comprising of fresh juice station. The Afternoon Tea at the Amaya Café serves delicious pastries, snacks and world’s finest brand of tea or coffee. The All-Day-Dine & Wine restaurant entertain guests with thematic evenings presenting food …

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DINING – PREGO (ITALIAN) KOH SAMUI

The Island (Koh) of Samui laze with some of the world's most lavish lifestyle resorts and sumptuous dining venues. We bring you some of the restaurants on the Island tried and tasted for quality, freshness, healthy and delicious cuisines. PREGO (Italian), AMARI SAMUI: Located on North Chaweng Beach road at the Amari Samui, this is - …

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Back on the ISLAND OF SAMUI (THAILAND)

AMARI SAMUI RESORT On arrival at the Environmental-Friendly Samui International Airport, my host pick me up and am transferred to AMARI SAMUI RESORT, located along the North Chaweng Beach, about ten minutes from the Airport. Amari Koh Samui pleasantly overlooks the calm and glittering cerulean waters of the Gulf of Thailand, and the shores sprinkled …

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