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Dusit eyes several new hotels abroad
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2023
» Dusit International plans to open more than 10 new hotels overseas next year, banking on improving travel demand.
Informa upbeat on outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2023
» The sluggish Chinese economy fuelled a strong growth in Chinese exhibitors and buyers who have pivoted to Thailand to seek new trade opportunities, according to exhibition organiser Informa Market.
Laos railway a boon for overland travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/11/2023
» The number of Chinese crossing to Thailand overland is expected to exceed 300,000 next year thanks to the China-Laos railway that should increase the tally, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2023
» While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations -- Thailand and Malaysia -- in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target by 500,000: agency
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2023
» The tourism sector is almost certain to miss its lower target of 4 million Chinese arrivals, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now projecting 3.4-3.5 million tourists from the mainland this year, generating 190-196 billion baht.
Tourism faces rivals in China campaign
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2023
» The Thai tourism industry is unfazed by more intense competition from other countries also offering visa exemptions to Chinese visitors as Thailand still claims the largest market share from the mainland and expenditure has risen per trip, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Call for new strategy to entice Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/11/2023
» Thailand needs to rejig its tourism strategy to reboot the Chinese market as arrivals from the mainland this year are projected to reach only 26.8% of the 2019 level, says a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Wellness sector to survive global woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/11/2023
» The global economic slowdown and geopolitical conflicts will not affect high-spending guests in Thailand's wellness sector, according to MSpa International, a spa and wellness arm of Minor Hotels.
Loy Krathong spending set to grow 5%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2023
» Tourism spending during the Loy Krathong festival this year is expected to grow by 5% to 6.1 billion baht as locals remain cautious about higher living costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).