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TAT cuts campaign forecast
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects the combined revenue from 24 secondary provinces in the 12 Hidden Gems and 12 Hidden Gems Plus campaigns will reach 100 billion baht this year, lower than its previous projection of 120 billion baht.
THA seeks green incentives
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/05/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) will ask the government to raise environmental awareness in the tourism industry and offer incentives to prod hoteliers to develop eco-friendly hotels.
Spike in tourist deaths sparks ministry concern
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/02/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is working to address the issue of tourist safety after a 54% jump in the number of foreign tourists who lost their lives in Thailand last year.
Dusit chief's mission: Go global, keep charm
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/01/2016
» Suphajee Suthumpun, the new chief executive of Dusit International, says her priorities are to strengthen the group's foundation this year and turn the hospitality group into a truly global brand.
Frasers bullish on Bangkok
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/10/2015
» Singaporean luxury hotel chain Frasers Hospitality Pte hopes to secure at least three hotel management contracts in Thailand by 2018.
Bloggers log on to Thai tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/10/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will take advantage of Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) Asia 2015, which gathers 600 international bloggers in Bangkok until tomorrow, to promote Thai tourism.
Dusit chief ready to take a back seat
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/09/2015
» Chanin Donavanik, managing director and chief executive of hotel chain Dusit International, is ready to step back from his routine work and support new chief executive Suphajee Suthumpun when she takes the helm next January.
Best Western restructures, touts Vib brand
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/06/2015
» Arizona-based Best Western International Inc (BWI) sees bright prospects for tourism and hospitality in Asia, expecting to add 20 new hotels to its Asean portfolio by next year.
N.C.C. urges marketing drive
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/05/2015
» N.C.C. Management & Development Co, operator of Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, is urging fair organisers and exhibitors to step up marketing campaigns to encourage consumer spending during these difficult times.
Kata Group seeks MAI listing for hotel expansion
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/02/2015
» Kata Group Resorts, a Phuket-based hotel company, plans to seek listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) by 2018 to raise funds for its expansion in resort destinations both in Thailand and abroad.