Thailand shines in Smart Travel Asia’s 2007 readers poll
Thailand has been given the big thumbs up by both prime business and leisure travellers in Smart Travel Asia this month and has been ranked as one of the most popular destinations in Asia. The travel and tourism website conducted the “Best in travel poll 2007” in order to rate and rank airlines, airports, cities and hotels across Asia.

Thai destinations and facilities appeared in the top ten of every category, often appearing several times in one particular section.

The results saw Phuket voted as the second best holiday destination in Asia behind Bali, while Bangkok shared 6th place with Rajhastan. Koh Samui took the eighth spot and Hua Hin ninth position. Bangkok was also rated as the third best city for business, behind Hong Kong and Singapore, whilst the capital’s new airport came fourth. Phuket’s Amanpuri hotel came top of the list for the leisure hotel category and Bangkok’s Conrad hotel took fourth place for top business hotels. To top it off, Thai Airways International was ranked the third best airline.

The poll ran from May-July 2007, with participants holding a key interest in travel to or within Asia. Voters averaged 14.79 overseas trips in the past 12 months.