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Thai Travel Agents Association sets sights on Taiwan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/07/2016
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is confident that Taiwan will become a new popular tourist destination if the country approves a visa exemption for Thai citizens.
Law amendment stirs unease
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» Local tour operators are concerned about the possible impact of a legal amendment that would set a minimum price for tour services.
Travel insurance in focus
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 25/02/2016
» The surge in foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand is putting pressure on the Tourism and Sports Ministry to find effective measures to compel them to buy travel insurance.
Call to develop new Thai destination magnets
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/07/2015
» Thailand should build new tourism magnets in potential destinations to attract foreign tourists to spend more for premium tourism experiences and services, said industry leaders.
Well Hotels planning Sukhumvit launch
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/06/2015
» Despite an oversupply of hotels in Bangkok, new management company Well Hotels & Resorts still sees potential in the upscale segment, with plans to launch its first hotel this year.
New brands from BW
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/03/2015
» Best Western International (BW) launched two new global hotel brands here yesterday and offered a competitive management fee structure in the face of fierce rivalry in Asia including Thailand.
Tourism confidence index to hit 106 points
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/09/2014
» The tourism confidence index is expected to increase to 106 points in the fourth quarter from 93 in the third quarter thanks to political stability and the high season.
Agencies see Chinese influx with free visa
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/09/2014
» A three-month visa fee waiver for Chinese and Taiwanese tourists is expected to help boost international tourist arrivals in Thailand after a 10% decline in the first seven months of this year from political uncertainty.
Free visa for Chinese and Taiwanese for 3 months
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/07/2014
» Tourism operators are reacting positively to a three-month visa fee waiver for Chinese and Taiwanese tourists by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
ATTA urges crackdown on proxies
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/06/2014
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has called on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to crack down on local tour agents acting as proxies for foreign operators and dominating certain tourist markets.