DUBAI: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly acknowledges Bangkok as Best City in the World 2012 as judged by readers of the US Travel and Leisure magazine, which was announced at an award ceremony held in New York recently. This is the third consecutive year for Bangkok to win the prestigious award and the fourth time in total to receive the accolade from Travel and Leisure magazine. Bangkok scored 89.87 points in the reader survey, beating other well-known destinations such as Florence, New York City and Kyoto.
The US-based magazine, Travel & Leisure has a 30,000 readership from around the world and was selected the World’s Best City based on six major criteria theme including scenery of tourist destinations, art and culture, food, shopping, hospitality and value for money.
There are 10 categories for the World’s Best Award including best city, best hotel and best international airline. The Peninsula Bangkok was voted Asia’s Best Hotel with a score of 95.72 and Thai Airways International was voted among the world’s top nine international airlines.
Commenting on the award, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Director for Dubai and Middle East Office, Wisoot Buachoom, said: “Winning Best City in the World 2012 for the third consecutive year is great honor for Bangkok and Thailand. Bangkok’s nomination as the overall winner is recognition of the wealth of attractions, which Thailand’s capital can offer foreign tourists. This award is also testimony to the hard work of everyone involved in Thailand’s tourism industry and promoting ‘Amazing Thailand’ around the world.”
Buachoom adds: “The Thai people have always been proud of their capital and with Bangkok winning this award reaffirms that it is the World’s Best City in every respect. Thailand will continue to welcome tourists from around the world, especially from the Middle East, to experience and enjoy all the diverse attractions, which our great capital and country has to offer. As a tourism board we will continue to promote Amazing Thailand through a wide range of informational channels, campaigns and promotions.”
Tourism ranking: Bangkok bags top honor
