Experts talk Thailand sustainability and conservation

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A panel of experts shared their insights into Thailand’s sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives at the W Sydney last week. The Sustainable Tourism Showcase line-up included: Trevor May, Cluster General Manager, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach; Graeme Lunn, Director of Sales & Marketing, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort; Phornphan Kitsupee, Group Director of Sales, RAKxa Integrative Wellness; and Sherly Handjojo, Marketing Manager, Tourism Authority of Thailand. Hosted by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Oceania Director Pichaya Saisaengchan, the event also featured a one-on-one discussion between MC Richard Taylor, Director of Membership & Industry Affairs at the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), and John Roberts, Director of Elephants & Conservation at the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation and Group Director Sustainability & Conservation, Minor Hotels.

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The discussion centred around John’s 20 plus year history working with elephants in Thailand, as well as other conservation projects he is involved in across the country. Guests enjoyed Thai-inspired cocktails and canapes on arrival, with trade and industry guests also mingling with Hataya Khusakul, Consul-General of Thailand.

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