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Tour operators jittery despite easing restrictions
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/07/2022
» Outbound travel has shown early signs of a rebound as restrictions ease across the globe, yet tour operators expect many challenges from ongoing viral outbreaks and economic woes.
Travel agents push trips to Malaysia
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) wants to spur more outbound trips to Malaysia through the exchange of tourist flow to support the recovery trajectory following the border's reopening.
Welcome to the high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/07/2022
» Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis, removing it from the Category 5 narcotics list after being published in the Royal Gazette on June 9.
Koh Phangan firms seek cheaper ferries
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Koh Phangan are urging a lower ferry fare to the island after the price rose more than 40% this month, affecting operating and living costs for locals.
Domestic market to reach a peak in Q3
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/07/2022
» Domestic tourism is expected to record the highest level of travel sentiment in the third quarter since the pandemic thanks to a shift towards an endemic approach and several long holidays, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Tourism to get B100m 'booster shot'
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/06/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has drawn up a budget of more than 100 million baht to revive the battered travel sector, and will propose it to the Centre for Economic Situation Administration for approval.
B300 tourism fee postponed
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/06/2022
» The 300-baht tourism fee faces a delay in implementation, beginning in the fourth quarter at the earliest, while the cancellation of Thailand Pass is expected from July 1, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2022
» Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has rolled out this year's recovery target based on hotel occupancy, spending and cabin factor to ensure the revival of Thai tourism following the country's full reopening on June 1.
Hoteliers downbeat over long weekend
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/05/2022
» Tourism operators received a lukewarm response to the four-day holiday this weekend as the economic downturn derails travel decisions, prompting operators to rely on the gradual return of international arrivals.