HBO's 'The White Lotus' Puts Thailand on the Travel Map

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Variety

 

Following the highly anticipated premiere of HBO's hit show The White Lotus, the picturesque Thai island of Koh Samui has become the talk of the globe. Since the premiere, travel platform Agoda has observed a significant 12% uptick in accommodation searches for Koh Samui, with U.S. interest soaring by 65% compared to last month.

 

This newfound American fascination has catapulted the U.S. into the top five inbound search markets for Koh Samui on Agoda, replacing Malaysia. The current top search markets for the island are predominantly Western countries: Israel, Germany, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

 

This surge is reminiscent of the tourism spikes seen in Hawaii and Sicily after the show featured those locales in prior seasons. Recognizing the potential benefits, Thailand's government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) secured agreements for filming in iconic spots like Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and Phuket.

 

The third season boasts a star-studded cast, including Patrick Schwarzenegger and Thai-born K-pop sensation Lalisa Manobal, known globally as Blackpink's Lisa, drawing even more attention to Thailand's breathtaking scenery.

 

 

Pierre Honne, Agoda’s Country Director for Thailand, remarked, "The premiere has been an exhilarating event in Thailand and worldwide, bringing global attention to beloved spots like Bangkok and Koh Samui. The impact on local tourism is clear and hugely promising."

 

Agoda continues to offer a wide array of accommodations across Thailand and access to millions of global properties, hundreds of thousands of flight routes, and activities.

 

As The White Lotus enchants viewers worldwide, Thailand's tourism is set for a boost, with Koh Samui emerging as a must-visit tropical haven, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-20

 

 

[newbee2022]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Variety

 

Following the highly anticipated premiere of HBO's hit show The White Lotus, the picturesque Thai island of Koh Samui has become the talk of the globe. Since the premiere, travel platform Agoda has observed a significant 12% uptick in accommodation searches for Koh Samui, with U.S. interest soaring by 65% compared to last month.

 

This newfound American fascination has catapulted the U.S. into the top five inbound search markets for Koh Samui on Agoda, replacing Malaysia. The current top search markets for the island are predominantly Western countries: Israel, Germany, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

 

This surge is reminiscent of the tourism spikes seen in Hawaii and Sicily after the show featured those locales in prior seasons. Recognizing the potential benefits, Thailand's government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) secured agreements for filming in iconic spots like Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and Phuket.

 

The third season boasts a star-studded cast, including Patrick Schwarzenegger and Thai-born K-pop sensation Lalisa Manobal, known globally as Blackpink's Lisa, drawing even more attention to Thailand's breathtaking scenery.

 

 

Pierre Honne, Agoda’s Country Director for Thailand, remarked, "The premiere has been an exhilarating event in Thailand and worldwide, bringing global attention to beloved spots like Bangkok and Koh Samui. The impact on local tourism is clear and hugely promising."

 

Agoda continues to offer a wide array of accommodations across Thailand and access to millions of global properties, hundreds of thousands of flight routes, and activities.

 

As The White Lotus enchants viewers worldwide, Thailand's tourism is set for a boost, with Koh Samui emerging as a must-visit tropical haven, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-20

 

 

Probably more movies playing in Thailand would increase the numbers of visitors up to 50 mill. a year or more, creating an unbelievable revenue of bill. Baht more.

Amazing Thailand 🤗

[Purdey]

Wait until the visitors are cheated or robbed. Have an accident without sufficient insurance.

These fads last a while then die naturally.