Thailand has launched a major campaign to make its tourism rebound in the post-SARS scenario. Thai Airways
International and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are flying in some 1,500 tour operators and media from around the world for a 'Mega Fam Trip 2003' and taking them around Thailand. A Nepali delegation composed of hoteliers, travel agents and media also took part in the five-day event. Nepalis go to Thailand for shopping, beach holidays and medical treatment. "The idea is to rebuild the confidence about Thailand as a zero-SARS transmission country," said Tasnai Sudana of Thai International. Thailand gets upwards of 6 million tourists a year, and that figure is expected to fall by 25 percent this year because of SARS and terrorism-related fears. The government has said Thailand is a 'Zero Transmission' country for SARS.