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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.
Samed Resorts hit by price war
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/07/2016
» The current economic slowdown and price war among hoteliers have pushed Samed Resorts Group, the largest hotel operator on the Rayong province island, to look for new markets and a good mix of guests.
Pattaya hoteliers hit by low-season gloom
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/07/2016
» Tourism-related operators in Pattaya are facing a hard time as the domestic and global economic downturns are hurting the purchasing power of tourists and forward bookings.
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.
Andaman sites at risk from too many visitors, warns TCT
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/04/2016
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the government to seriously supervise tourism sites in the Andaman Sea since many islands and beaches are at risk of being destroyed by the sheer volume of tourists.
Package tour prices to Europe plummet
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/01/2016
» Prices of package tours to Europe are likely to touch a record low in the middle of the year as competition among airlines and tour companies intensifies.
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.
TAT upbeat on revenue growth after 2015 rebound
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/01/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident strong rebound in the sector will increase 2016 tourism revenue by 8% from last year's 2.2 trillion baht.
Scandinavia packages down
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/12/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says the drop in the number of charter flights from Scandinavia is an opportunity to reduce dependence on big Scandinavian travel agents.