Virgin Atlantic Launches London-Phuket Route, Boosting Southern Thailand Tourism
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Virgin Atlantic Launches London-Phuket Route, Boosting Southern Thailand Tourism

Virgin Atlantic's new London-Phuket route, operating thrice-weekly, aims to boost tourism in southern Thailand by encouraging longer stays and increased spending. A joint marketing campaign has already secured over 9,000 bookings.

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