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Better use of state agency meeting budget could help hotels
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Thai hotel operators have applauded the finance minister’s decision to accelerate use of the 10-billion-baht meeting and seminar budget for government agencies, although they would prefer the stimulus to begin in May next year to cushion the low-season impact.
Weak China market dents eatery sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 30/09/2025
» Restaurant operators don't expect the upcoming eight-day Chinese Golden Week to supercharge the industry's mood, as the number of Chinese customers might not reach as high a level as last year.
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/09/2025
» The tourism confidence index for the third quarter of 2025 is grim after it dipped year-on-year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Chiang Mai tourism weathers the storm
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa has yet to significantly affect tourism in Chiang Mai because it is still low season, with flash floods occurring only in certain areas for a short period, and operators in the area more concerned about the strong baht steering short-haul tourists towards Vietnam.
Central Group unveils TAT tie-up in bid to woo foreign tourists
Business, Published on 24/09/2025
» Central Group has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to turn the country into a world-class tourism destination, rolling out major events and year-end campaigns to capitalise on the tourism recovery.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
Thai Airways weathers decline in China business, says CEO
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thai Airways International’s diversified global markets are cushioning the blow from decreasing Chinese tourist arrivals to the country, according to chief executive officer Chai Eamsiri.
Thai hotels cut room rates after falling tourist numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourist numbers from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly.
Thai hotels forced to cut room rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand's hotel sector is experiencing its first pricing pressure after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourists from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly, says Tris Rating.
Thai hotels cut room rates amid falling tourist numbers
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourists from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly, says Tris Rating.