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Double the fun
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Sailing on the equivalent of a floating Macau, viewing spectacular shows and enjoying all-day indoor and outdoor entertainment are par for the course on the new generation of cruises serving the growing Asian leisure travel market.
Japan begins departure tax to fund tourism promotion
Published on 07/01/2019
» TOKYO: Japan started collecting a 1,000 yen (295 baht) departure tax on Monday from each traveller leaving the country in an effort to fund measures to attract more foreign visitors in the run-up to and beyond the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
TCEB working to push Mice
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 22/01/2018
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has joined with the private sector to map out a new strategic plan to promote the meetings, incentives, convention and exhibitions (Mice) business in secondary provinces this year.
Yacht sector looking at 10% growth
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» The yacht industry is set to log a 10% growth rate this year, says Vrit Yongsakul, group managing director of Boat Lagoon Yachting.
Raja Ferry considers feasibility of Krabi-Koh Yao route
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/01/2018
» MAI-listed logistics service provider Raja Ferry Port Plc is studying the feasibility of expanding with a new ferry route from Krabi to Koh Yao in the near future as it aims to remain a leader in sea transportation over the next five years.
Bright prospects predicted for services
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/01/2018
» The government expects the service sector to continue recording positive growth this year, particularly in real estate, accommodation and food, wholesale and retail, and medical and wellness.
Boat Lagoon imports ships worth B1.4bn
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Boat Lagoon Yachting Co has imported more than 1.4 billion baht worth of luxury yachts, the largest single shipment of yachts in the region.
All aboard to establish superyacht hub
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 19/01/2018
» Yacht companies say that relaxing charter, tax and immigration regulations could bring millions into the government's coffers through promotion of superyacht tourism.
Koon banks on startups and tourism
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2018
» Property developer Koon Estate Co will spend nearly 5 billion baht to develop a luxury hotel on Koh Samui to capitalise on growing tourism, as well as a condominium project worth 1.3 billion baht near National Stadium to tap startups.
Grande Centre Point expands for tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 12/01/2018
» Grande Centre Point Group of Hotels plans to see an increase in revenue to 2.4 billion baht this year thanks to the buoyant tourism industry.