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Minister opens door to World Cup bid
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/05/2024
» Thailand can still consider bidding for future Fifa World Cups, banking on its credibility as host of Southeast Asia’s first Fifa World Congress later this month, says new Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanit.
Asia-Pacific bookings stable
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Despite an easing in travel demand, Asia-Pacific is expected to continue to see growth in bookings as we start to see stability in the global market, according to online travel agent Booking.com.
Thais skimp on dining during trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2024
» Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
Confidence index underwhelms in first quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/04/2024
» The tourism confidence index for the first quarter is lower than normal, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), attributed to lower revenue for tourism operators and deflation risks.
Songkran expected to provide revenue kick-start in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/04/2024
» Although the second quarter is considered the low season, Thai tourism is forecast to earn 614 billion baht in revenue as domestic trips exceed the first-quarter tally thanks to Songkran events this month, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Airbnb registers focus on local experiences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/04/2024
» Thailand recorded strong demand among small groups and solo travel last year, while tourists stayed longer to explore local experiences, according to accommodation-sharing platform Airbnb.
Airline projects robust revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2024
» Bangkok Airways projects 20% growth this year in passenger revenue as demand revives and the company adjusts its pricing strategy, with forward bookings robust for Songkran and the second quarter.
Threefold increase in Thai AirAsia's bookings to China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» Following the implementation of the permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China, Thai AirAsia has reported that bookings from Thailand to destinations in mainland China have experienced a threefold increase.