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Indian tourism hit by rising travel costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/06/2023
» Inbound tourism operators for the Indian market have voiced concerns over the slow processing of visa applications, high airfares and an increase in the outbound tax rate from India, as these factors could result in fewer visitors from the subcontinent, causing the Thai government to miss its target of 2 million this year.
Minor Hotels unveils plans to expand amid tourism boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/06/2023
» Minor Hotels plans to grow its portfolio to 600 properties in 59 countries with more than 91,000 rooms in 2025, driven by an optimistic outlook for the global tourism industry after Covid-19 infections eased.
Marriott optimistic on revenue improvement in Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/06/2023
» Marriott International expects to maintain positive revenue per available room (RevPar) for its properties in Asia, which has already exceeded levels posted in 2019.
TAT forecasts tourism revenue of B3tn in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident the industry can garner revenue of 3 trillion baht next year, matching the level of 2019.
Sector pushed on refining accessibility
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/05/2023
» Accessible tourism operators are urging the Tourism and Sports Ministry to turn Thailand into a destination friendly to disabled and elderly people by setting a long-term action plan and prioritising this agenda.
Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2023
» Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.
Group urges ministry unity to reform supply chains
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects the new government to strengthen collaboration between six ministries related to the tourism industry to improve supply chains.
TAT upbeat on arrivals in low season
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects Thailand to have received 10 million foreign tourists by the end of this month and to continue to have at least 2 million visitors per month despite the low season.
Traveloka reports uptick in demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2023
» International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.
TAT to boost safety measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2023
» With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.