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Revenue set to surpass 2016 target
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 25/07/2016
» The rising momentum of the tourism industry is expected to continue in the second half and drive full-year revenue to 2.57 trillion baht, higher than the target of 2.41 trillion baht, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
State urged to develop integrated transport
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/07/2016
» The government should develop other transport modes such as cruise travel to relieve congestion at major airports, says Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld.
TAT to woo quality, big-spending Germans
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to draw more high-quality German tourists, who are not expected to have been affected by the EU's economic problems.
Foreign tourists keep coming
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/06/2016
» International tourist arrivals to Thailand surged 12.5% to 14.2 million in the first five months of this year for tourism revenue of 709 billion baht, up 17.3% year-on-year, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Chiang Mai hoteliers face price war woe
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/05/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is worried that hoteliers in Chiang Mai will wage a price war soon because of a slowdown in bookings in the second quarter.
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).
TAT ups local target to B900bn
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/03/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set a challenging new target for domestic tourism revenue of 900 billion baht this year, up from 790 billion in 2015.
2016 a good year for travelling abroad
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/01/2016
» Thailand's outbound tourism is forecast to grow by 7% to 7.5 million trips this year thanks to high competition among tour operators and lower fuel prices.
Pattaya eyes visitor quota on Koh Lan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/07/2015
» Pattaya authorities are looking at ways to limit the number of visitors to Koh Lan as growing problems from rubbish and wastewater are ruining the island's nature.
Taking the cycling passion far and away
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2015
» A passion for cycling has led eight business owners with different backgrounds to set up a company that provides overseas tours to Thai cyclists.