Phuket, Thailand – 22 April 2025 – Grand Mercure Phuket Patong was honored to welcome a distinguished delegation from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Tokyo Office along with key representatives from Japan’s leading travel media and tourism organizations during their recent familiarization trip to Phuket.
The visit was part of an initiative to strengthen tourism ties between Japan and Thailand, with a special focus on promoting Phuket as a preferred destination for Japanese travelers. The visiting delegation included:
Ms. Miyu Funahashi – Asia Beach Planning Team, HIS Co., Ltd.
Mr. Tsuyoshi Takahashi – President, Ryuto Travel, Inc.
Mr. Tomoki Yamafa – Travel Voice (travel industry media)
Ms. Ayuko Iwaki – TABIZINE (consumer travel media)
Ms. Midori Satoh – TAT Tokyo Office
Mr. Sebastien Tronchet, General Manager of Grand Mercure Phuket Patong, extended a warm welcome to the group, expressing his sincere appreciation for the opportunity to host such influential partners.
The Grand Mercure Phuket Patong team, including Khun Pin-anong Tanboon (Digital Marketing Communication Manager), Khun Sita Chaytri (Assistant Front Office Manager), Khun Benjamaporn Krongyut (Sales Executive), and Khun Pimtip Sangkachot (Guest Relations Supervisors), ensured the delegation experienced warm hospitality and a memorable stay reflective of Thai charm and professionalism.
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong is proud to support international collaborations that elevate Phuket’s profile on the global tourism map.
The visit was part of an initiative to strengthen tourism ties between Japan and Thailand, with a special focus on promoting Phuket as a preferred destination for Japanese travelers. The visiting delegation included:
Ms. Miyu Funahashi – Asia Beach Planning Team, HIS Co., Ltd.
Mr. Tsuyoshi Takahashi – President, Ryuto Travel, Inc.
Mr. Tomoki Yamafa – Travel Voice (travel industry media)
Ms. Ayuko Iwaki – TABIZINE (consumer travel media)
Ms. Midori Satoh – TAT Tokyo Office
Mr. Sebastien Tronchet, General Manager of Grand Mercure Phuket Patong, extended a warm welcome to the group, expressing his sincere appreciation for the opportunity to host such influential partners.
The Grand Mercure Phuket Patong team, including Khun Pin-anong Tanboon (Digital Marketing Communication Manager), Khun Sita Chaytri (Assistant Front Office Manager), Khun Benjamaporn Krongyut (Sales Executive), and Khun Pimtip Sangkachot (Guest Relations Supervisors), ensured the delegation experienced warm hospitality and a memorable stay reflective of Thai charm and professionalism.
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong is proud to support international collaborations that elevate Phuket’s profile on the global tourism map.
