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Neighbours in alliance to boost industry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/06/2016
» Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam expect inbound tourism to expand sharply and help drive their economic growth this year, according to high-ranking officials at the Thai Travel Mart in Chiang Mai last week.
China plan hailed as model for boosting rural tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/05/2016
» Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul wants a clearer action plan to turn tourism into a tool to generate income for local communities.
Northern star
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/02/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using its Discover Thainess campaign to attract foreign tourists to "Hidden Gems" -- 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.
Carlson Rezidor bullish on Thai tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/01/2016
» Hotel management chain Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with headquarters in Minnesota and Brussels, will more than double the number of its Thai hotels by 2020.
Five-year plan to enhance sector's role
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/01/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is rushing to draft a national tourism development plan for 2017-21 with a focus on reform to drive future growth.
Erawan focus on Philippines budget hotels to lower risk
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/01/2016
» Many negative factors in Bangkok in 2015 have driven SET-listed Erawan Group Plc (ERW) to expand its hotel business abroad and increase the number of budget hotels in a bid to reduce risks.
TCC: Sustainable tourism at risk from staff shortage
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/12/2015
» Sustainable tourism will remain only a dream if Thailand cannot resolve its labour shortage and improve the skills of its existing workers in the sector.
No change in arrivals goal, says ministry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/08/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is maintaining its tourism target this year despite a potential drop in foreign arrivals after the Ratchaprasong bombing.
TCC urges clear direction for industry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/06/2015
» Thailand can expect to welcome 40-50 million foreign tourists annually by 2020 if it has a good tourism master plan, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC).
Events firm UBM focuses on Asean
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/01/2015
» British exhibition organiser UBM Plc is confident that integration of Asean markets will make Southeast Asia an important destination for exhibitions, as the region's combined GDP will equal India's.