09/01/2012 | C. Martin
Phuket tourism officials have earmarked the destination for a golden
year when it comes to attracting holidaymakers.
Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha told the Phuket Gazette that this would
be a strong year for investment and tourism on the sunny island, which
has boosted numbers of those taking Thailand holidays for generations.
"Thai and foreign investors are continuously coming to invest in Phuket,
especially foreign investors who want to put their money into hotels,
resorts and the tourism industry in general," he said.
He added that growth figures for this year could surpass those from
2011.
Phuket is a popular destination for people going on luxury holidays. As
well as offering plenty of idyllic beaches, it is used as a base for
exploring the smaller islands dotting the coastline.
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