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Tourism confidence declines in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/07/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index remained below the 2019 rate in the second quarter, slipping from the first quarter because of the low season and weaker tourism income.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Tourism likely to disappoint next week
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/04/2023
» With a long holiday slated for next week, Pattaya and Rayong tourism operators do not expect an influx of domestic tourists as people's purchasing power has dried up since the Songkran festival.
Hotels seek cut in power charges
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/04/2023
» Hotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending.
TAT downplays China woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/04/2023
» The Tourism Authority (TAT) has played down concerns about monopolised foreign tourism businesses and zero-dollar tours, as long as strict law enforcement and collaboration with Beijing continues, while Thailand is targeting high-value tourists over volume.
Confidence index remains weak in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index for the first quarter remained below the pre-pandemic level because of concerns over high energy costs and Chinese businesses using nominees.
Tempting visitors to find their chi
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2023
» As fears of Covid-19 infections die down in parallel with new cases declining globally, medical and wellness tourism is predicted to keep growing at a steady pace.
Tourism operators urged to focus on spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2022
» The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has urged the tourism industry to focus on spending per person instead of total arrivals to help preserve the environment, recommending policies such as capacity limits at tourist attractions.