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New foreign tourism goal set at B3tn
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/09/2023
» The new tourism and sports minister set a new record target for foreign tourism receipts of 3 trillion baht, up from 1.9 trillion in 2019, aiming to establish the country as a sports and entertainment hub.
Bangkok Air keen on Phangnga airport
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2023
» Bangkok Airways is eager to invest in the new airport planned for Phangnga if the government switches its plan from a public project to a public-private partnership scheme, as the project has high potential to become a new tourism hub in Thailand.
Airlines to clarify reasons for high fares
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/09/2023
» Thai airlines are preparing to clarify the situation in response to accusations of expensive tickets, noting that the aviation industry is poised to face another surge in jet fuel prices due to soaring crude oil prices.
Thai hotel bookings surge thanks to government agencies
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/09/2023
» Hotels have started to record an uptick in bookings from government agencies that have to use their fiscal 2023 budget before the deadline at the end of September, though reservations for China's national holiday in October remain weak.
Perception boost needed in China
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/09/2023
» The new Thai government is being urged to cooperate with Beijing before enacting a visa-free scheme for Chinese visitors.
Elite Card price to be increased by 50%
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2023
» Thailand Elite Card is preparing to raise its minimum membership price by 50% to 900,000 baht, from 600,000 baht, as the company attempts to ramp up annual revenue to 8 billion baht, according to Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the card.
Tourism sector demands more help
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/08/2023
» The sluggish economies in China and Japan as well as an unequal tourism recovery that favours large operators are seen as the the most critical challenges for the new government by tourism operators.
Thai AirAsia targets 40% share of domestic market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/08/2023
» Thai AirAsia wants to dominate the domestic market, claiming 40% of the passenger market by the end of 2023 as it eyes two more routes in Japan next year.
Outbound tours still stagnant
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2023
» An extremely weak low season for outbound tour groups is expected this year based on sluggish demand, surging operational costs at popular destinations and tropical storms.
Low-cost carriers ramp up China flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/07/2023
» Low-cost airlines are ramping up flights to China, although capacity continues to lag the level recorded prior to the pandemic, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) doesn't wish to rush into using a visa fee waiver scheme to attract more foreign tourists.