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TAT sees very happy Chinese New Year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/01/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects at least 100,000 Chinese tourists to spend the coming Chinese New Year in Thailand, up from 60,000 last year, with the easing of H1N1 flu fears and a perception in China of a calmer political situation in Thailand.
Travel fair a test of confidence
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/01/2010
» The travel industry is pinning its hopes on healthy customer spending at the Thai International Travel Fair 2010, which it says will reflect demand and confidence in Thai tourism in 2010.
TAT confident of recovery to 15.5m visitors next year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects a tourism recovery in 2011 with foreign arrivals of 15.5 million and revenues of 600 billion baht, up from 14.5 million visitors and 500 billion baht forecast this year."Next year, we will build on our many strengths as a preferred tourist destination by branching out into new marketing segments such as green and sustainable tourism," TAT governor Suraphon Svetasreni said yesterday.
World Expo case promoted
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/09/2010
» The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will launch a campaign next month aimed at educating Thais about the benefits of hosting the World Expo 2020.
Outbound travel set to prosper
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/09/2010
» The baht's appreciation has hurt many business sectors, but outbound tourism will probably receive a windfall as expenses of Thais travelling abroad decline.
Three key risks to be monitored
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/09/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will join the private sector in closely monitoring three key risks affecting the Thai tourism industry: political instability, the stronger baht, and natural disasters.
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.
TAT in niche-market push
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/01/2012
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced plans to help Thai companies close deals with buyers at international trade fairs.
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.