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Long holiday benefitting some operators
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/07/2023
» The abrupt announcement of an extra holiday this weekend will benefit domestic tourism within the same region, but most would-be tourists would still prefer to keep their savings rather than travel.
Hotels upbeat despite woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/07/2023
» Thailand's big hotel chains continue to be undaunted by the political uncertainty, with a confident outlook in place as long as the situation remains calm and violent protests and crackdowns do not emerge.
Informa optimistic on Mice outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/07/2023
» Business events would reap benefits from the tourism industry's positive momentum and gain new show profiles this year, with the stability of the country's political situation being a factor to watch, according to Informa Markets Thailand.
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.
Tourism operators jittery over protests
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/07/2023
» Tourism operators are worried about possible protests that could harm the image of the country, while hoping a government is formed as soon as possible.
Japanese visitors unlikely to hit TAT target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) acknowledges that inbound Japanese visitors are unlikely to reach its target of half of the 2019 level this year because of a slow resumption of flights and a weak yen, while travel agents have voiced concerns about potential political unrest.
Ex-minister plays down unrest
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2023
» A former tourism and sports minister said even if Thailand experiences political demonstrations, foreign tourists would not be affected unless protesters disrupted airport operations as happened in 2008.
Tourism confidence declines in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/07/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index remained below the 2019 rate in the second quarter, slipping from the first quarter because of the low season and weaker tourism income.
Steps urged to reassure travellers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2023
» Potential visitors from China are more concerned about tourist scams than political uncertainty in Thailand, while a slow economic recovery on the mainland could affect this market somewhat, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Uncertainty stymies tourism trade
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/06/2023
» Even as the Election Commission endorsed all MP-elect candidates this week, tourism operators remain worried about stagnant domestic expenditure as travellers delay potential plans, while local businesses are reluctant to reinvest until a government is formed.