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Every cloud has a silver lining
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/05/2022
» As vaccination coverage ramps up and many countries move towards an endemic classification for the virus, seniors can hit the road again or relocate to preferred retirement destinations.
McKinsey predicts recovery by 2024
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/12/2021
» Thai tourism revenue may recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, though attracting "quality" travellers from new source markets is essential for a pronounced rebound, according to new research by McKinsey and Company.
TAT puts dampener on New Year hopes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/12/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a weak New Year period with just 8.04 billion baht in tourism revenue, due to concerns over the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Chiang Mai readies for high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/10/2021
» Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Sept 1, the tourism sector in Chiang Mai is eager to observe positive signals as more activities resume.
Thai Lion Air readies for resumption of travel by expanding fleet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/10/2021
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is adding more aircraft to its fleet this year as it gears up for international air travel while the country prepares for further reopening.
Dasta community revenues gutted, equality making gains
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/02/2021
» The pandemic derailed community-based tourism (CBT) revenue last year by 46.5%, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).
Fortune targets provincial hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/02/2021
» Fortune Hotel Group, the hospitality arm of CP Land, plans to add five budget hotels in provincial areas this year, in the hope vaccination programmes will help the hotel business recover by mid-year.
High dust levels add to Chiang Mai's problems
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/02/2021
» The cycle of unhealthy levels of PM2.5 dust has begun to worsen the sluggish hotel situation in Chiang Mai, which is still suffering from the fresh outbreak and low purchasing power.
TAT partners with Tinder to trap singles
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/12/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is partnering with famous dating app Tinder to promote domestic trips for single tourists.
IHG bulks up Holiday Inn portfolio
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/11/2020
» InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) aims to double its Holiday Inn portfolio in the next 3-5 years, while continuing to expand its footprint in Thailand despite the pandemic.