At WTM 2024, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister reveals 2025 tourism agenda with new attractions, cultural celebrations, and global collaboration to bolster the tourism sector.
LONDON, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, announced 2025 as the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year" at the Amazing Thailand Press Conference, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024.
The "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" aims to welcome travellers from around the globe with world-class festivities and privileges. "This campaign isn't just a celebration; it's an invitation for all to create unforgettable travel stories in Thailand," Mr. Sorawong remarked.
Strategic Investments to Lead Global Tourism
Thailand is making significant investments to maintain its reputation as a top destination, with a tourism target of £75.55 billion (3.4 trillion Baht) for 2025. "The tourism industry is vital to Thailand's economy, reflecting not only in economic gains but also in the communities uplifted and the millions of lives touched across the country," Mr. Sorawong stated.
He elaborated on Thailand's tourism direction, anchored in the 'Ignite Thailand' vision, emphasising that the nation's prosperity is tied to the well-being of its people. This principle will guide every policy and initiative, ensuring that tourism positively impacts visitors, local communities, and the environment.
To support this, the government is enhancing infrastructure, easing visa processes, and fostering a seamless ASEAN travel network through the 'Six Countries, One Destination' policy. Recent moves, such as British Airways' resumption of flights to Thailand, underscore the country's commitment to accessibility and connectivity.
Promoting Unique Destinations and Cultural Experiences
The government is actively promoting hidden gem destinations like Nan, Phrae, and Sakon Nakhon to diversify travel experiences across the country. Additionally, attractions such as amusement parks, shopping centres, and entertainment venues are being expanded to cater to a broader range of travellers.
Thailand's soft power is another essential asset, with efforts focused on preserving and promoting Thai traditions, arts, and crafts. The government is promoting the 'Five-Must Do' experiences – Must Taste, Must Try, Must Buy, Must Seek, and Must See, that capture Thailand's unique charms, encompassing Thai cuisine, fashion, vibrant festivals, and beautiful scenery.
A Hub for Global Events and Entertainment
Thailand's vision to become a hub for international events is reflected in a robust calendar of festivities, including the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025, MotoGP events in February and March, and the iconic Songkran Festival in April. These events are anticipated to drive year-round tourism and contribute significantly to the national economy.
Invitation to the Global Community
Mr. Sorawong reiterated the importance of private sector involvement in energising Thailand's tourism landscape and creating new investment opportunities. He extended an open invitation to investors, travel agencies, and media to participate in Thailand's journey toward becoming a top global destination that benefits all stakeholders.
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Thailand announces 2025 as the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year"
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volta Energy Solutions Hungary (VESH) announced that it has started the process to obtain The Copper Mark, under their assurance process.
The Copper Mark was established in 2019 and is the leading assurance framework in the copper industry's to ensure that the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are met. In the assurance process, extensive evaluation is conducted in terms of environmental and human rights protection, regional coexistence, and compliance with ethical management from ore mining to production sales of ore products and others. Therefore, it is considered the "ESG assurance process within the copper industry."
The London Metal Exchange (LME), the world's largest metal exchange, recommends that companies involved in the copper industry implement a responsible sourcing policy. The Copper Mark is used as a means of ensuring that this policy is carried out, and companies that have obtained this mark are included in the "LME-Approved Brands" list. As of August 2024, more than 360 brands are registered in more than 55 countries for copper cathode, zinc, nickel, etc.
In Europe, where Volta Energy Solutions currently operates battery copper foil and copper foil plants including Hungary, the stability of the resource supply chain is being enhanced by establishing sustainable supply chains and raising standards to meet environmental and social responsibilities. By obtaining the Copper Mark award, Volta Energy Solutions expects that it will be able to secure an advantageous position as a reliable raw material supplier and continue to build stronger business relationships with many global customers.
Kwak Keun-man, CEO of Volta Energy Solutions, said, "Our pursuit of The Copper Mark award is part of our efforts to meet the strict ESG standards of the international community, including Europe and the United States. We will reinforce ESG management through responsible sourcing policies and grow together with global customers in the long term as a sustainable company."
In addition to pursuing this The Copper Mark award, Volta Energy Solutions is carrying out various ESG activities to meet international standards.
For example, the company has a supply chain management policy to ensure that its product supply chain does not include conflict minerals linked to armed groups in conflict zones. As a global company with several overseas subsidiaries, Volta Energy Solutions is striving to respect human rights, coexist with local communities, and comply with local laws.
About Volta Energy Solutions
Volta Energy Solutions (VES) is a European subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materials (a South Korea-based company listed on the Korean stock market (KOSPI)). Volta Energy Solutions operates its respective subsidiaries in Hungary and Canada. VES's history back to 1960, when Circuit Foil Luxembourg (CFL) was established in Luxembourg. CFL was the first company to develop copper foil for electric vehicle batteries in 1996. Solus Advanced Materials acquired CFL in 2014 and entered the copper foil business based on CFL's technological expertise and knowhow. Since 2014, Solus Advanced Materials has been expanding its business presence, establishing a new footprint in Europe with its battery foil plant in Hungary in 2018. Through this strategic movement, VES was established in Luxembourg to manage and expand its global presence further. With the rapid growth of the North American EV market, Volta Energy Solutions Canada (VESC), located in Quebec, Canada, to expand its business presence in the market. For more information, please visit the VES & CFL website at www.volta-energysolutions.com/ www.circuitfoil.com
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Volta Energy Solutions Hungary pursues 'The Copper Mark' award
