Nan Old Town, Nan Province, and Chiang Khan, Loei Province, two of Thailand’s must-visit destinations, have won prestigious awards at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s leading tourism trade fairs, held in Berlin, Germany, on March 4, 2025. Nan Old Town, also known as "Nan Living Old City," received the Gold Award from the Green Destinations Award, making it the only destination in Asia to receive this honor. Meanwhile, Chiang Khan in Loei Province was ranked second in the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards in the Thriving Communities category. This achievement highlights Thailand’s commitment to elevating its tourism destinations to meet sustainable international standards.

The Green Destinations Story Awards, organized by the Green Destinations Foundation, recognize tourism destinations that demonstrate creativity and inspiration in sustainable tourism development. The awards ceremony took place at ITB Berlin 2025 on March 4, 2025. The awards are divided into six main categories:

     1.Governance, Reset & Recovery

     2.Nature & Scenery

     3.Environment & Climate

     4.Culture & Tradition

     5.Thriving Communities

     6.Business & Marketing

Thailand’s two winning destinations were nominated by the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA). In the previous year, five Thai destinations made it to the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list:

     - Chiang Khan, Loei Province

     - Mueang Kao, Sukhothai Province

     - Nai Wiang, Nan Province

     - Koh Mak, Trat Province

     - Khlong Thom, Krabi Province

     - U Thong, Suphan Buri Province

These awards serve as an important tool in showcasing the value and commitment to developing tourism areas and services that meet international standards while emphasizing cultural, social, and environmental sustainability. They also enhance Thailand’s reputation as a high-quality and sustainable tourism destination.

Thailand Wins Best LGBTQ Destination at Spartacus Travel Award 2025

Additionally, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Frankfurt Office accepted the Best LGBTQ Destination award at the Spartacus Travel Award 2025 ceremony, held on March 5, 2025, at Hotel Orania Berlin, Germany. The awards are organized by Spartacus, a renowned German lifestyle and travel magazine for the LGBTQ+ community. Winners were selected through reader votes and expert evaluations.

The event brought together over 100 participants, including travel industry professionals, media representatives, national tourism organizations (NTOs), and airline representatives. Awards were presented in four categories:

     - Best LGBTQ Friendly Airline

     - Best LGBTQ Event Destination

     - Best LGBTQ Honeymoon Destination

     - Best LGBTQ Destination

Winning the Best LGBTQ Destination award reinforces Thailand’s reputation as a top choice for German LGBTQ+ travelers. This recognition has been further strengthened by Thailand’s Equal Marriage Act, which was officially passed in January 2025.

 

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TATNewsThai