Central Pattana: and Klook sign MoU to boost inbound tourism to Thailand

September 9, 2022 Central Pattana and Klook sign MoU to boost inbound tourism to Thailand

• Central Pattana and Klook team up the first-ever integrated travel and retail marketing partnership to drive Thailand’s travel recovery
• Pattana Center to Leverage Klook’s Digital Capabilities and Strong Global User Base to Increase Tourist Footfall and Boost Retail Spending

Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading mixed-use property developer and operator of central shopping malls, residential and office buildings and hotels nationwide, and Klook, a travel and leisure e-commerce platform leading recreation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost inbound tourism to Thailand. This partnership builds on the strengths of Central Pattana’s premier commercial presence, which includes more than 37 shopping malls in Thailand’s most popular destinations (19 branches located in 15 provinces), both in major cities and secondary cities. And Klook’s digital reach and global user base, to position Thailand as the destination of choice for travelers from major Asian markets, including Singapore, India, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Thailand’s Leading Travel Platform and Retail Partnership

“We are thrilled to be the first travel and leisure e-commerce platform to partner with Central Pattana in an integrated marketing campaign to drive tourist arrivals and increase spending in Thailand” , said Marcus Yong, vice president of global marketing at Klook. “This partnership allows us to leverage our respective strengths and innovate on offerings that combine travel and retail to help build traveler confidence and drive recovery.”

The partnership, which will begin in October 2022, will include a variety of digital marketing initiatives and online-to-offline (O2O) campaigns to increase the visibility of Thai tourism businesses and their exposure to international markets. The two companies aim to establish a presence across the traveler’s entire purchase journey – from inspiration and discovery to booking and travel – and to position Thailand as a destination of choice for international travelers.

Klook will also collaborate with Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel chain, to provide customers with specially curated offers and seamless accommodation booking experiences.

Propelling the next stage of Thailand’s travel resumption

“Central Pattana and Klook share a common goal of reviving Thailand’s tourism industry. This partnership will allow Central Pattana to leverage Klook’s digital capabilities, strong user base and presence in multiple markets to capture new new audiences. We look forward to working closely with

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Klook will create joint offers that will attract and help us welcome more tourists to Thailand by launching exclusive promotions for foreign customers: get a free Starbucks e-Coupon worth 100 baht by spending 2,000 baht, a code free KLOOK discount worth 200 baht when spending 2,000 baht shopping in Central Ayutthaya or 2,500 baht in centralwOrld and Central Phuket. Organization of “Pick Up & Drop Off One-Day Tour” area for international tourists both in the center and in the center of Ayutthaya, in addition to the service counter KLOOK Downtown in centralwOrld, the first comprehensive tourist service in Bangkok.” said Dr Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President

President of Marketing for Central Pattana plc.

According to data from Klook, Thailand has seen a tremendous rebound since the start of 2022. Apart from a steady increase in bookings in well-known cities such as Bangkok and Phuket, Klook is also seeing strong demand for car rentals in Thailand, this which suggests that travelers go beyond the usual hotspots and explore untouched areas such as Chiang Rai and Pang-Nga.

“We at Klook are working to support and drive the next stage of Thailand’s travel resumption, which will not only see tourists resume their favorite pre-pandemic activities like eating local cuisines and shopping, but also diversify. to find out more of what Thailand has to offer,” Yong added.

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About Klook

Klook is the leading travel and leisure e-commerce platform for anytime, anywhere experiences and services. We curate the happiest experiences so users can satisfy their relentless curiosity for adventure and experiences at home and around the world. With our website and app, users can experience a world of joy, from attractions, tours to local transport and hotels. Founded in 2014, we’re here to inspire and enable more moments of joy through over 490,000 activities in over 1,000 destinations.

About Pattana Center

Central Pattana Public Company Limited is Thailand’s No. 1 company in sustainable real estate development and the developer of central shopping malls, residential projects, office buildings and hotels across Thailand with the development approach to retail-oriented mixed use.

The company aims to step into a new future with the brand goal “Imagine a better future for all” to create and develop quality places by caring for people, the community and the environment, while stimulating the economy and the country.

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