World Discovery Travel Network (WDTN)
 

 

was conceptualized and established and established in 2001 by leading Thai travel industry professionals to address the need for a well networked marketing services organization in the dynamic Thai market.

WDTN acts as an independent wholesaler / distributor and offers full marketing services to travel and travel related products. It is comprehensively geared to

1. Plan and manage product launches

2. Undertake marking support and marcon activities

3. Work with clients on market forecasts, monitor campaign responses, undertake competitive studies and so on.

4. In coordination with principals, plan both short and long term market development programs for each produc

5. Install local contact points for the Mekong delta region

 

 

Our Principals

Space Adventures Washington D.C

The first and only Space Tourism company appointed WDTN as a regional GSA for S.E Asia. The product has been successfully launched with immediate revenue sales in Thailand and will be rolling out in other S.E Asia countries in 2003.

Assist-card Switzerland

One of the most comprehensive travel insurance with personal assistance points in 157 countries. The only travel insurance that offers coverage in health, legal, travel irregularities and personal assistance with a 24/7 toll free number

Angsana Charters Malaysia

The company is a charters operator and is currently GSA for Mekong Airlines and provides supporting aircraft for their operation. WDTN markets their daily charter operations between Haadyai-Kuala Lumpur (Subang)-Haadyai with a Fokker-50 fleet.

Desinyo Malaysia

The largest inbound operator in Malaysia and in selected S.E Asia destinations. ** A newly joint operations under the name of Malaysia Travel Center (MTC) launch in the market to service local operators of Malaysia Land arrangements.** Besides these representations, WDTN also provides an e-commerce platform and offers product information through its own web site www.wdtn.net and sales facilities through www.travellerroad.com. WDTN is part owner of Global One Co. Ltd., the web master for these two sites.

Though it is a young company, WDTN has operated their charter services under World Charter division with main route to and from China with full support from China Eastern Airlines (MU). Besides their China operation, WDTN has received full support from key airlines - Northwest Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, China Airlines and Gulf Air - to market their packages and distribute it locally.
   
 
Board of Directors
   
  Mr. Pavin Sachaphimuk, Director, 30 years experience in air ticket wholesales and currently owns and operates the largest wholesale operations with 7 branches in Bangkok under Nancy Tours. They have been named top 3 best seller of all airlines operating in and out of Bangkok for the past decade.
   
  Mr. Surachart Boonviriyalai, Director, 25 years experience in retail FIT/GIT sales. Surachart is owner of Oscar Holidays, and has been named best tour operator for incentive groups and has the highest market share of Thai groups to the Middle East.
   
  Mr. Dan Yeung, Director, American Chinese based in Thailand. Dan has more than 30 years experience in both inbound and outbound operations. Dan owns ITTM (USA), Los Angeles.
   
  Mr. Pote Sakuntalak, Managing Director, 20 years experience in airlines sales and marketing both with GSAs and as an airline employee.
   
 
  • Pote was Manager, Southeast and West Asia for Canadian Airlines overseeing sales and marketing activities in India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and The Philippines
 
  • Subsequently, Pote was appointed Sales Manager at China Airlines with responsibility for Thailand, Pakistan and Burma sales. In 2001, he was awarded The Best Sales Manager of China Airlines as a result of 3 consecutive years outstanding 40% sales growth and 15% yield growth over that period.
 
  • During his airline stint, Pote underwent several managerial programs such as :
  - Yield Management and Payload Control by AMR Corp, American Airlines
  - Selling skills and Service Quality Program by The Achieve Group, Canadian Airlines
  - Prorates, offline station control by Canadian Airlines
  - Pax. & Cargo Revenue Control and Pricing by China Airlines
   
 
  • On the GSA side, Pote was General Manager, ADAT Sales which held GSAs for Canadian Airlines, South African Airways and other offline airlines such as Austrian Airlines and American Airlines
 
  • Pote was concurrently General Manger, Pacific Leisure(Thailand) overseeing the operations and the marketing of Cunard Cruises and NTO representation office such as Tourism Canada.
  Pote holds a Masters in Tourism Marketing from University of Surrey (U.K) and was a member of a Portugese government special task force to develop a new tourist destination in Algarve, Portugal.
   
  Pote sits as a honorable member of Thailand's Rajapat University's Faculty of Hotel and Tourism.
   
  As MD, Pote oversees the daily operations of WDTN and has full responsibilities for its performance.
   
 
Office
  WDTN office is centrally located in the banking and commercial area of Bangkok, Silom Road, where most of the airlines offices and travel Agents are. It is on 12th Floor, SSP Tower III, Silom Road, and has 10 running telephone lines and a digital line for internet and CRS connection.
   
 
Human Resources
  Several key staff with airlines and travel agents background include:
   
  Mr. Thop Nillavong, Sales Manager, 10 years experience in the field as former employee of Lot Polish Airlines (Reservations), Czech Airlines(Asst. Sales Manager) and Abacus Distribution System(Sales and Marketing Manager).
   
  Mr. Varitephas Tuppasutti, Sales Manager, 10 years experience as former employee of Canadian Airlines (Sales), Malev Hungarian Airlines ( Sales and Ticketing) and Gulf Air (Sales)
   
  Ms. Nuchrada Sakullim, Manager Charter Division, 10 years experience as former employee of China Southern Airlines ( Marketing and Sales Supervisor ) and Malev Hungarian Airlines ( Sales Executive ).
   
  Ms.Vi-oranuj Loaboonmee, Marketing Manager, 10 years experience as former employee of China Airlines (Sales and Reservations)
   
 

Ms. Siriporn Intana, Marketing officer, 8 years experience as rep of United Holidays Co., Ltd (Hong Kong) overseeing set up and operations

   
  WDTN looks forward to working with our valued principals in Thailand and throughout the region.
   
  For an obligations free discussion of your marketing needs, please contact pote@wdtn.net