Push for family travel

BANGKOK Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya, has introduced family oriented activities in partnership with Siam Music Yamaha, Siam Country Club Pattaya and the Thailand Equestrian Federation.

The programme, designed to boost domestic travel during the off-peak months, was announced during a press conference held at the Pacific City Club in Bangkok.

Commenting on the initiative, Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office director, Suladda Sarutilavan, said TAT was keen to promote the Eastern Seaboard region as a family destination claiming around 10 million visitors visit the region annually.

From left to right: Dr Perawat Chookhiatti, Managing Director, Siam Music Yamaha Thailand; Miss Suladda Sarutilavan, TAT Pattaya Office Director; Mr Marc Sittl, General Manager, Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya; Mr Tyrone Renggli, Head of Instruction & CEO, TPR Golf Academy; Mr Nara Ketusingha, Communication Manager, Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya and Secretary General & Manager, Thailand Equestrian Federation

“Several major transport and infrastructure projects have been initiated that will help develop the region as a family tourist destination. These include the expansion of U-Tapao Airport, a new road tunnel, which will open in time for the Songkran public holiday, and also a proposed high-speed rail service,” she said.

Pattaya is already home to several popular music events including the annual Yamaha Thailand Music Festival – a competition we run for Yamaha music students around the country.

Yamaha is hosting a violin camp at Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya, 21 to 23 April, which will attract some 20 families and includes workshops and a performance on the beach.

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