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Hotel price cuts spurred by economy
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/04/2016
» The current economic downturn has pushed Thai people to tighten their belts, with a number of big hotel chains feeling the pinch and offering big discounts on rooms to stay afloat.
Airbnb draws scrutiny as hotels seek fairness
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/03/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has joined with the Interior Ministry to impose measures to supervise business fairness and safety for tourists who book daily rental accommodations via the Airbnb website.
Travel agents wary of troubled airlines
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 24/02/2016
» Travel agents are not confident about using charter flights for their tourists after four small charter airlines found themselves in heavy debt and facing licence revocation.
Travel agents urge controls on foreign booking websites
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/11/2015
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is asking the government to supervise online travel bookings more closely after finding unfair competition between Thai and foreign companies.
Russians give Pattaya a big miss
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/12/2014
» The sharp devaluation of Russia's rouble has dealt a big blow to Thai tourism with falling reservations from Russian tourists during this high season.
Demand returns for second half
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 24/07/2014
» Convention and exhibition businesses in Thailand are returning to normal, thanks to the easing of political tensions, say venue operators.
Japan tour prices to rise over safety
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/07/2014
» Japan package tour prices are expected to rise by 20% on average next month due to higher costs for operators after the Japanese government imposed stricter safety standards for tour buses.
Curfew now scrapped in 32 areas
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/06/2014
» Tourism operators have expressed relief and optimism for the industry after the army-imposed curfew was lifted in 32 more areas nationwide.
Gymboree sees growth after coup
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/06/2014
» The operator of Gymboree Play & Music is optimistic of growth this year after attendance at preschools and child development centres begins to rise after the easing of recent political tension.
Alarm over drop in tourism revenue
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/03/2014
» Thailand's 2014 tourism revenue target of 2 trillion baht is in danger if the caretaker government does not campaign seriously to restore tourist confidence damaged by the political unrest of the past five months, the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) warned on Thursday.