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Building upon a legacy
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 22/04/2017
» Yuthachai Charanachitta, chief executive of Italthai Group, is busy running the multi-billion-baht business empire his grandfather Chaijudh Karnasuta built 62 years ago.
Can tourism recover?
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 05/01/2017
» The tourism boom is expected to continue in 2017 and remain a major growth driver for the economy even as the industry sees falling Chinese arrivals in the first few months.
Expedia heralds Asia-Pacific as key growth driver
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 19/12/2016
» Las Vegas: Expedia Inc, the world's largest travel website, aims to expand its operations in Asia-Pacific in the coming year, saying the region has a vast tourism potential.
Bookings see 30% surge
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 03/12/2016
» Travel website Expedia saw room-night bookings for Thai hotels surge 30% in the first 11 months of the year, reflecting the country's strong tourism recovery.
Marriott committed to presence in local market
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 17/11/2016
» US hotel chain Marriott International remains committed to expanding its business in Thailand after completing its merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, citing the country's strong tourism industry.
Chinese tourism to grow 16% annually in Thailand
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 20/01/2016
» The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is tipped for 16% compound annual growth in the next five years despite the slowing economy in China, says brokerage house CLSA.
Banyan Tree Spa spanning the globe
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 05/11/2015
» Banyan Tree Spa plans to open more than 100 branches in Thailand and abroad in the coming years.
Valentino upbeat about luxury goods
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 19/10/2015
» The head of Italian luxury fashion house Valentino remains optimistic about the luxury goods sector in Thailand and the rest of Asia next year on the back of an Asian consumer revolution and advanced retail development.
More Chinese tourists isn't the greatest idea
News, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 25/10/2013
» Thailand has become a tourism paradise for Chinese travellers as they are coming to the Land of Smiles in sharply increasing numbers.
Tourism soars, but let's not aim too high
News, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 30/05/2013
» Thais can afford to smile even more broadly when welcoming tourists this year _ the industry is booming.