SINGAPORE, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Thailand
reopens its doors to fully vaccinated international tourists with
its 'Phuket Sandbox' initiative, Agoda launches its dedicated
landing page, www.agoda.com/PhuketSandbox to help travelers search
for and book their long anticipated international holiday at
Phuket hotels, resorts, bungalows
or other properties that have been SHA Plus certified by the Thai
Government's Safety & Health Administration.
According to Agoda's search data, searches for Phuket saw a 67% increase in June, compared to
May before the Phuket Sandbox was officially announced on 1 June,
with the strongest interest
coming from travelers from the United
States, China, South Korea, France, Germany and Israel. More than one in four searches in
June was for a stay period of 14 days or more. Thailand is the second most searched
international destination for Americans in June, and the top five
Thai cities for Americans are: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin / Cha-am,
Chiang Mai.
At Agoda.com/PhuketSandbox, travelers can easily browse
availability and pricing for the approved SHA Plus properties in
real time, and can access Agoda's dedicated Phuket and Thailand travel guides for further information
on the Phuket Sandbox initiative, while drawing inspiration for
local activities and attractions.
John Brown, CEO of Agoda, said: "Thailand has taken its first step to reopen its doors to long and short
haul travelers with the launch of the Phuket Sandbox. Phuket is a beautiful, tropical island that
has great beaches and offers a wide range of exciting activities,
sightseeing opportunities and amazing cuisine, all of which can be
enjoyed under the Phuket Sandbox scheme. With Agoda's combination
of our global reach and extensive local knowledge, we want to
inspire travelers ready and eligible to travel, to easily find
approved accommodation to suit their Phuket Sandbox travel
needs."
Where to stay in Phuket
For travelers looking for a
rejuvenating getaway, Crest Resort Pool & Villas is the perfect
respite perched on Tri Trang Beach, just outside Patong. It has its
own Prima and Holistic Wellness Village with a wide range of spa
programs to choose from.
Those looking to indulge can check-in The Nai Harn, which boasts
stunning sea views and overlooks Nai Harn beach. Travelers can not only enjoy a quiet and
luxurious stay waking up to the ocean or mountain views, but even
arrange beachside butler services and private terrace
barbecues.
Or for those looking to be near food, shopping and activities
like water sports, stay at boutique resort Burasari Phuket just 50
metres from the famous Patong Beach and 10-minute walk from
Jungceylon Shopping Mall.
Note to editors:
Agoda search data was collected on 1st July for the
search dates: 1 – 31st May
2021, and 1 – 30th June
2021.
About the Phuket Sandbox
- The Phuket Sandbox allows fully vaccinated and qualified
travelers to visit the paradisical island without the usual 14-day
quarantine in a room. These travelers can book SHA-certified
properties in Phuket and freely
explore everything outside while following simple safety rules like
social distancing and wearing a mask.
- Non-vaccinated travelers have the option to quarantine in a
government-approved hotel for 14 days. Please refer to
www.agoda.com/quarantineth for more information.
- Please refer to https://www.tatnews.org/ for more details and
latest updates on Phuket Sandbox.
About Agoda
Agoda helps anyone travel anywhere with its great value deals on
a global network of 2.4M hotels and
holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, airport transfers and
more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39
languages, and supported by 24/7 customer support.
Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda
is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than
4,000 staff in 25 countries, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class
technology to make travel even easier.
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