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The Tourism Association of Koh Samui is a tourism organisation on Ko Samui, Thailand. Founded in 1987, it is a non-profit organisation composed of over 50 members including travel professionals, restaurants, hotels and resorts, and retail businesses. Its purpose is promoting Ko Samui as a travel destination and in advocacy on behalf of tourism interests in the region.[1]
Activities
In 2012, the Ko Samui Tourism Association coordinated with Bangkok Airways and the Athletic Association of Thailand to promote the Samui Island Marathon, known as the Samui Island Marathon HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Cup 2012.[2]
Studying and forecasting tourism statistics and markets and planning marketing campaigns.[3]
joining with other organizations to oppose oil drilling in the Gulf of Thailand, which will endanger Ko Samui's tourism industry and market appeal.[5] The association is a supporter of the Rak Aao Thai Network Group, an alliance formed to fight the oil drilling. Other groups supporting the network include the Spa Association of Koh Samui, t Koh Samui Municipality, Suratthani Rajabhat University, the Thai Hotel Association's local region, and the Surat Thani Trade and Commerce Association, and various environmental and conservation groups.[6][7]
^"Bangkok Airways Joins Hands with TAT and Tourism Association of Koh Samui organize Sales Road Show to Kuala Lumpur". GayaTravel.com. Gaya Travel Magazine (Suri Media Sdn Bhd and Chandi Media Group). 13 May 2012. Retrieved 24 Jul 2013.
^ "Koh Samui Rallys Against Offshore Oil Drilling". HorizonHomes-Samui.com website. Horizon Homes Real Estate Company. Retrieved 24 Jul 2013.
^"Protestors Across Samui Rally Against Offshore Oil Drilling". Samui Gazette. Retrieved 6 Aug 2010.
^"Kill the Drill: Koh Samui drilling protest". thailandtime.asia. Thailand Times webzine. 27 Jul 2010. Retrieved 24 Jul 2013.
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