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Domestic meetings getting more attention
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2025
» More Thai companies are opting for domestic meetings instead of travelling abroad due to economic uncertainty this year, helping to propel domestic Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) revenue to 86 billion baht from 26 million travellers this year, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
StarDream gives nation home port status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2025
» Asian cruise line operator StarDream Cruises is banking on Thailand as a luxury cruise hub driven by local and inbound demand, remaining optimistic about tourism growth, particularly in the mid- to upper-tier segments, which have been unaffected by the ongoing global economic challenges.
Chinese Mice sector growth eased in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Sluggish growth of the Chinese Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market is expected for the first quarter, though the recent earthquake should not have a severe impact on the Mice industry.
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» The new president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is requesting more state support for marketing campaigns and tourism development to draw foreign tourists, particularly the sluggish Chinese market.
Iconic hotel seeks new investor
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/01/2025
» Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel is looking for a new investor, while Marriott International, which managed the hotel, is expanding in the region with the focus being on management and franchise contracts.
Businesses laud government casino plan
Business, Published on 14/01/2025
» The private sector has hailed the government's comprehensive entertainment complex development plan, which crucially includes casinos, highlighting its potential to significantly boost domestic tourism and the economy once it becomes operational.
Tourism sector banks on sustainable travel trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector needs to capture rising sustainable travel demand to make the kingdom a top destination by utilising more green practices and wellness programmes, while luring tourists to newer local destinations, according to the tourism soft power subcommittee.
Thai meeting and convention outlook improves
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2024
» A stronger recovery in flight seats and numerous large-scale international events each expected to draw between 10,000 and 100,000 attendees are expected to help drive revenue of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment to 200 billion baht, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
There's nothing like an odd book title
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/12/2024
» For 46 years the English literary magazine Bookseller has been holding an annual award for the oddest book title, also known as the Diagram Prize. It is generally agreed that a snappy title helps the sales of a book, although some can be a bit too snappy, bordering on ridiculous.