SINGAPORE, July 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / – As Thailand reopens its doors to fully vaccinated international tourists with its Phuket Sandbox initiative, Agoda is launching its dedicated landing page. www.agoda.com/PhuketSandbox to help travelers find and book their long awaited international vacation at Phuket Hotels, resorts, bungalows or other properties certified by the Thai Government’s Safety and Health Authority SHA Plus.

According to Agoda search data, searches for Phuket saw a 67% increase in June compared to May before the Phuket Sandbox was officially announced on June 1st the strongest interest from travelers The United States, China, South Korea, France, Germany and Israel. More than every fourth search query in June concerned a stay of 14 days or more. Thailand is the second most searched international destination for Americans in June, and the five most popular Thai cities for Americans are: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin / Cha-am, Chiang Mai.

At Agoda.com/PhuketSandbox, travelers can easily search real-time availability and prices of approved SHA Plus hotels, and Agoda’s special Phuket and Thailand travel Guide for more information on the Phuket Sandbox Initiative while you find inspiration for local activities and attractions.

John Brown, CEO of Agoda, said: “Thailand took his first step to reopen its doors for long and short haul travelers with the introduction of the Phuket Sandbox. Phuket is a beautiful tropical island with great beaches and a wide range of exciting activities, sights and great cuisine, all of which can be enjoyed as part of the Phuket Sandbox program. With Agoda’s combination of our global reach and extensive local knowledge, we aim to inspire willing and eligible travelers to easily find approved accommodation that suits their Phuket Sandbox travel needs. “

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Where to sleep? Phuket

To the traveler looking for a relaxing vacation, Crest Resort Pool & Villas is the perfect getaway on Tri Trang Beach, just outside Patong. It has its own Prima and Holistic Wellness Village with a wide range of spa programs.

If you want to be pampered, you can check in The Nai-Harn, with stunning sea views and views of Nai Harn Beach. traveler can not only enjoy a quiet and luxurious stay with sea or mountain views, but can also arrange butler service on the beach and private barbecues on the terrace.

Or for those who want to be close to food, shopping, and activities like water sports, stay at the boutique resort Burasari Phuket only 50 m from the famous Patong Beach and a 10-minute walk from Jungceylon Shopping Center.

Note to the editors:

Agoda search data was collected on July 1st for the search dates: March 1st – 31st May 2021, and 1 – 30. June 2021.

Via the Phuket sandbox

  • The Phuket Sandbox enables fully vaccinated and qualified travelers to visit the paradise island without the usual 14-day quarantine in a room. These travelers can choose SHA certified accommodations in. book Phuket and explore everything outside freely while following simple safety rules like social distancing and wearing a mask.

  • Unvaccinated travelers have the option of being quarantined for 14 days in a state-approved hotel. Please refer to www.agoda.com/quarantineth for more informations.

  • Please refer to https://www.tatnews.org/ for more details and latest updates on Phuket Sandbox.

About Agoda

Agoda helps everyone travel anywhere with its great deals on a global network of 2.4M Hotels and vacation properties worldwide as well as flights, airport transfers and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages ​​and are backed by 24/7 customer support.

Headquarters in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 4,000 people in 25 countries who are committed to using world-class technology to make travel even easier.

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