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Call for tourist booster shots as Chinese return
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry hopes to offer Covid-19 booster shots to tourists and Thai tourism workers in preparation for the return of Chinese travellers.
Agents hold breath on China view
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2022
» Chinese visitors could reach 3-5 million next year if travel restrictions are lifted, but travel agents on the mainland are still struggling with preparations, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Giving sports a fighting chance
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/12/2022
» In the wake of Covid-19, demand growth for health and wellness activities as well as sport tourism has exceeded estimates.
TAT estimates 3.14m domestic trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts domestic tourism to tally 3.14 million trips during the New Year holiday, generating 11.2 billion baht, with the northern region posting the highest occupancy rate at 78%.
Domestic subsidy to be reduced
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/12/2022
» The subsidy scheme for domestic tourists might be reduced to 500,000 rooms from 1.5 million after the cabinet this week cut the proposed budget of 8.7 billion baht by half, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Airline group pushes sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2022
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for more commitments to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from producers and airlines next year to help them hit net-zero targets, although Thai Airways has not yet agreed to purchase the fuel.
Thai Vietjet set to expand overseas routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2022
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is preparing an aggressive plan for international expansion next year with the aim of increasing the portion of international flights to 67% from 41% this year, with new routes to destinations in China, India, Japan and Vietnam.
1st phase of U-tapao revamp faces delay
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2022
» The first phase of the new U-tapao international airport is likely to face a delay of two years because of the pandemic's impact, according to U-Tapao International Aviation Company Ltd (UTA).
Operators see demand warm up as weather cools
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2022
» With the arrival of the cool season and festive year-end holidays, tourism sentiment should improve for both the domestic and international travel markets, says an airline executive.
Two airlines post losses, burdened by fuel prices
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2022
» Bangkok Airways Plc (BA) posted a net loss of 393 million baht in the third quarter, while Asia Aviation Plc (AAV), the major shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), racked up a net loss of 4.1 billion baht as the two carriers were pressured by increasing costs driven by surging fuel prices.