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Samui hotelier thrives on green strategy
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/08/2010
» Going green can help small hotels survive in a tough market, says Suparerk Thongsuk, deputy managing director of Fair House Villas & Spa on Koh Samui.
Tourism body plans overhaul by 2012 to compete with rivals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/09/2010
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) will propose a major reform plan by 2012, aiming to increase the industry's competitiveness, which is increasingly threatened by rivals including Malaysia.
High-season bookings by foreigners improving
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 01/10/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and private operators see bright prospects for Thai tourism in the coming high season even though local political conditions remain uncertain.
Cosmetic clinic industry to face saturation within three years
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/01/2012
» The cosmetic clinic industry will become saturated within the next three years and only quality clinics will survive, as clients are now more selective, says Apex Profound Beauty.
Chinese shun Thailand
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/01/2012
» Chinese tourists are expected to buy fewer package tours to Thailand during the Chinese New Year this month due to safety concerns after six bombs were found in Bangkok shortly before the New Year.
Tourism industry jittery
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/01/2012
» Domestic political uncertainty will likely return as a major risk to tourism in 2012, as many believe the way that Yingluck Shinawatra's administration is managing the country will trigger a fresh round of political violence.
Arrivals set to break 20m
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/01/2012
» International tourist arrivals are expected to reach 20.5 million to 20.8 million this year, up in a range of 7.4% to 8.9% from 19.09 million last year, thanks to the positive trend in Asia, according to the Department of Tourism.
ATF event proves a flop in Indonesia
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thai tourism operators attending the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) in Manado, Indonesia were disappointed with the lower-than-expected buyer turnout and lack of venue facilities and services.
TAT pitches promotions for lucrative Indonesia trade
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/01/2012
» The Indonesian tourism market has much room for growth, and arrivals in Thailand from that country are expected to rise by at least 15% this year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Rose Garden to focus on domestic market
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/01/2012
» The Rose Garden Riverside in Nakhon Pathom's Sam Phran district plans to refresh its brand and property with an eye on attracting the domestic meeting and family markets.