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High-season bookings by foreigners improving
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 01/10/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and private operators see bright prospects for Thai tourism in the coming high season even though local political conditions remain uncertain.
8% growth is history, says TAT
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/09/2010
» Thailand's tourism industry will grow by less than 8% next year as negative factors including slower economic growth, politics and the social divide will persist, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TCEB seeks improved co-ordination
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/09/2010
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will propose setting up a new tourism committee, consisting of the TCEB, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Sport Authority of Thailand, to integrate the work of the three agencies.
Database in pipeline to help sector
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/09/2010
» The newly established Tourism Development Department will work closely with local authorities to build a reliable tourism database and improve tourist attractions.
Tourism body plans overhaul by 2012 to compete with rivals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/09/2010
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) will propose a major reform plan by 2012, aiming to increase the industry's competitiveness, which is increasingly threatened by rivals including Malaysia.
Three key risks to be monitored
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/09/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will join the private sector in closely monitoring three key risks affecting the Thai tourism industry: political instability, the stronger baht, and natural disasters.
Outbound travel set to prosper
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/09/2010
» The baht's appreciation has hurt many business sectors, but outbound tourism will probably receive a windfall as expenses of Thais travelling abroad decline.
Tourism rescue fund to be debated
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/09/2010
» The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) is preparing to discuss with its members the establishment of a tourism fund to help operators.
World Expo case promoted
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/09/2010
» The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will launch a campaign next month aimed at educating Thais about the benefits of hosting the World Expo 2020.
TAT sees domestic travel improving
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/09/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised up its projection for domestic tourism this year to 93 million trips, from 90 million estimated earlier, helped by more long weekends and a recovery of local tourist confidence.