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Phuket hoteliers cash in on high land prices
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/06/2016
» A number of hoteliers in Phuket are selling off their properties to profit from land prices that have soared 400% in just over a decade, driven by the rapid growth in residential property.
Rayong hotels feel heat from oil sector woes
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 01/06/2016
» Hotels in Rayong province are struggling as the economic slowdown and lower oil prices hit spending by companies at nearby industrial estates.
Cheap deals hit outbound operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Prices of outbound package tours have hit bottom, making it difficult for tour agents to make them any cheaper without affecting the quality of the packages and margins, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
New state tourism website slated for Q4
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to kick off its own website as a new tourism information gateway and sales channel in the fourth quarter to serve growing independent travellers to Thailand.
Thailand Elite Card plans premium service upgrade
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/04/2016
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of Thailand Elite Card, will offer more privileges and services to its premium members in a bid to boost sales of individual membership cards.
Best Western inks largest-ever hotel pact
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/04/2016
» Best Western Hotels & Resorts, a US-based hotel chain, has announced the biggest multi-hotel agreement in its 70-year history to manage 4,150 rooms in Thailand.
KTC pushes boutique hotels
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/04/2016
» The Thailand Boutique Accommodation Association (TBAA) is in the process of being set up in a bid to upgrade the boutique hotel business in Thailand.
T.S. earmarks B1bn to promote halal hotel
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/03/2016
» T.S. Family Group is investing 1 billion baht to promote the country's first four-star halal hotel in Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng area, aiming to tap wealthy Muslim tourists.
Tuk-tuk service with a smile
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/03/2016
» Navatas Hospitality, a local food tour company, has been using tuk-tuks to help expand its business and improve the image of local transport among foreign travellers.
Royal Paragon eyes growth
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/03/2016
» Royal Paragon Enterprise Co, the operator of Royal Paragon Hall, has set a challenging revenue growth target of 15% to mark the company's 10th anniversary this year.