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New THA chief to deal with illegals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 31/03/2016
» Supawan Tanomkieatipume, executive assistant manager of The Twin Towers Hotel, was elected yesterday as president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
TAT ups local target to B900bn
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/03/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set a challenging new target for domestic tourism revenue of 900 billion baht this year, up from 790 billion in 2015.
Accor shooting for 100 hotels by 2020
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/03/2016
» Accor, the French hotel group, aims to increase the number of hotels in its portfolio to 100 by 2020, up from 60 now. The plan is aimed at helping the group retain its position as the biggest hotel management chain in Thailand.
Royal Paragon eyes growth
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/03/2016
» Royal Paragon Enterprise Co, the operator of Royal Paragon Hall, has set a challenging revenue growth target of 15% to mark the company's 10th anniversary this year.
Miracle Group head reaches for the sky
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/03/2016
» The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This popular idiom perhaps best describes Anakapol Ingkakul, the 30-year-old executive director of Miracle Group, who watched his father Aswin operate passenger lounges at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports for 25 years.
Thais still motivated to travel
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/03/2016
» Thai sentiment for travel remains upbeat and many are willing to spend more on their trips despite the poor economic conditions and escalating concerns about deflation.
Grande aims to acquire 6 more hotels
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/03/2016
» SET-listed Grande Asset Hotels & Property (GRAND) has set its sights on owning 10 hotels by 2020 in a bid to sustain its revenue growth after a bumpy ride over the past five years.
Airbnb draws scrutiny as hotels seek fairness
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/03/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has joined with the Interior Ministry to impose measures to supervise business fairness and safety for tourists who book daily rental accommodations via the Airbnb website.
TAT aims to attract rich Chinese tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/03/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working hard to penetrate the high-end Chinese tourist market as it seeks to move away from the highly competitive mass market.
Hospitality, M&As drive Minor's profits
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/02/2016
» SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) has posted a 2015 net profit of 7 billion baht, up 60% from 2014, on revenue of 48.1 billion, up by 21%.