Tour Operators, Tailand ‘STAR TURN: Travel Weekly

White lotus may be a virtual hotel chain, but the effect on the destination has been well documented. The interest in travel was booming on Maui and Sicily, and the first and second seasons of the HBO series were filmed.

Now it is the turn of Thailand, which is attracting attention.

The third season was premiered last month, and like the first two seasons, the background is a high -end resort, with the Koh Samui Koh Samui and Rosewood Phuket and two Anantara Properties Shooting was done in (KOH Samui).

Various places provide travelers with the opportunity to enter the world of “White Lotus”, as the Norwegian Cruise Line press release says. Cruise, including Thailand, said, “It will bring the show elegance and conspiracy vividly.”

In particular, tour operators are using the craze that learned how much it affects the reservation decision in the previous season for “The White Lotus” this season. Melissa Dasilva, a temporary CEO of TTC Tour Brands, said Melissa Dasilva of TTC Tour Brands said, “Insight Vacations, including Thailand, has increased significantly in Sicily reservation.

“We have seen the interest in traveling to Sicily of Insight Vacations.” ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 is now a full swing, and we are already increasing the demand for traveling to Thailand. “

The third season of “White Lotus”. Photo Credit: Fabio Lovino/HBO

In addition, Abercrombie & Kent also found that there was a 5%increase in KOH Samui two weeks after the series premiere. Charlotte Wells, director of A & K’s global foundation product, said he saw a “serious increase” on his 2022 Sicily trip. In 2023, Tao Mina’s San Dominico Palace Palace Palace’s reservation surpassed another hotel, which was filmed in the second season, she said, she said.

Unforgettable travel reservations with unforgettable travel companies have increased by 22%, the spokesman has seen 58% more website visitors from August to February compared to six months compared to six months.

Various experiences

Despite the splendor described in “White Lotus”, the tour operator offers options for all budgets.

KOH Samui is one of the destinations of Thailand on the 22nd of EF Ultimate Break, inspired by the HBO series. Photo Credit: Provided by EF Ultimate Break

EF Ultimate Break will start a 22 -day trip to Thailand and deliver paradise that can be seen in the show, but there was no heavy resort price ticket. The $ 3,499 tour will start in Bangkok and take a traveler to seven cities. The journey is going to visit the floating market, and “there is no need to rob the store to find the traditional Thai jewelry that fits the budget.” Another highlight is Wat Suan Dok Temple. Travelers can talk with monks so that travelers can gain Buddhist insights.

AdventureWomen, a women -only tour operator, is also increasing demand for departure from Thailand. President PAIGE DAVIS emphasizes a variety of group trips, including “Popular” girlfriends. “

Some people are not satisfied with visiting this area, but they want a specific experience at the show.

Jack Tydeman, a senior Southeast Asian expert in Audley Travel, said, “Our customers are looking for where the beach scenes were filmed and looking for a beach option for the travel season.

For those who want to experience a complete “White Lotus” experience, the attributes in the show provides maximum immersion. And they do not waste opportunities.

Last month, search demand was tightly demand for “Fouresesh Koh Samui”. According to Bokun, a TOUR OPERATOR software provider, search has increased by 1,311%. Global Travel Collection said in January that reservations for Four Seasons Hotels in Thailand increased 68% year -on -year.

Four Seasons visited three real estate in “The White Lotus” and started a personal jet tour on the 20th.

Meanwhile, Anantara’s Lotus Awakening Escape Package includes a four -night Phuket and a cosmetic retreat. This accommodation includes the experience and inspiration of the Anantara Resorts in the show.

This series has already been renewed on the site that will be determined for the fourth season.

It contributed to the Jamie BieAda and Andrea Zelinski report.