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TAT eyeing visitors from Middle East
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 400,000 visitors from the Middle East this year, including a new record for the Saudi Arabia market.
Transport urges continued subsidies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2023
» Bus and airline operators are urging the government to continue to subsidise fuel costs for the whole year to relieve the burden on companies and passengers as the tourism industry slowly recovers to match 2019 levels.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
TAT expecting 5m visitors from China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is not concerned about China's real estate slump as the agency remains confident about securing 5 million visitors from the country this year.
Online agents upbeat on growth outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/06/2023
» Global online travel agents (OTAs) remain bullish about Thai tourism growth this year, driven by a strong wave of arrivals.
IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Tour guides fight back with proposal to party candidates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/05/2023
» Tour guides have submitted a proposal to prime ministerial candidates of several political parties in a bid to eliminate illegal tour guides and nominee businesses.
Parties pitch policies for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2023
» Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.
Wealthy tourists unfazed by pricey trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/05/2023
» Increased hotel room prices and living expenses in Japan will not significantly affect tourists with high purchasing power as they usually demand premium services, but the outbound market could slow based on seasonality.