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Foreign film shoots in line for more perks
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2016
» Revenue from foreign movies shot in Thailand is expected to reach at least 9 billion baht within two years after the launch of a cash rebate programme next year, according to the Tourism Department.
TAT eyes 12% growth in revenue next year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims for 12% growth in tourism revenue to 2.89 trillion baht in 2017, thanks to an expected economic recovery and effective cooperation among tourism-related agencies and private operators.
Outbound tour vendors hold breath
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/06/2016
» Tour operators hope outbound tourism will bounce back in the last quarter of this year after slowing down the past few months because of the sluggish economy.
Law amendment stirs unease
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» Local tour operators are concerned about the possible impact of a legal amendment that would set a minimum price for tour services.
Government urged to improve safety for tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/06/2016
» Repeated accidents are undermining the Thai tourism industry's competitiveness, and concerned parties have urged the government to seriously address the problem.
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.
Phuket to get events venue
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/06/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation are looking forward to the revival of the shelved International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) project on the resort island.
Neighbours in alliance to boost industry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/06/2016
» Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam expect inbound tourism to expand sharply and help drive their economic growth this year, according to high-ranking officials at the Thai Travel Mart in Chiang Mai last week.
Hoteliers: Poor speedboat safety damaging tourism
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association has called for stringent efforts to guarantee tourists' safety, especially on ferry speedboats, after a series of fatal collisions at sea in the past two weeks.
TAT counts on new Asean focus
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident the coming launches of four new routes by three local airlines will connect Thailand with booming tourism markets in neighbouring countries.