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China’s tourists to spend nearly B35tn on holidays at home
Published on 03/06/2024
» Chinese tourists embarking on adventures closer to home are forecast to pump a record 6.79 trillion yuan (35 trillion baht) into the mainland economy this year — topping pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
Agency relies on festivals, large events
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/05/2024
» The tourism sector remains robust despite GDP growth of only 1.5% in the first quarter, lower than regional peers, as the industry rebounded faster than other sectors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to keep promoting festivals to maintain income for the whole year.
High airfares hamper tourism arrivals
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/05/2024
» Expensive airfares remain a critical challenge for the tourism sector during the low season, as geopolitical conflicts affect fuel costs and flight capacity has yet to fully resume.
Superrich responds digitally to growing travel card threat
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/05/2024
» Despite growth in foreign arrivals, Superrich Currency Exchange (1995) Co, a leading local money changer, recorded zero growth in transactions during the first four months of this year, primarily attributed to competition from travel card services.
Jungceylon's Summer Breeze: Roaming in Cool Savings and Hot Events!
Published on 18/03/2024
» Mr. Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer, Phuket Square Co., Ltd., and the management executive of Jungceylon, Patong, Phuket stated, "Thailand has seen tremendous numbers of domestic and international tourists travelling to Phuket since the end of 2023. In February 2024, domestic and international inbound arrivals via Phuket airport were recorded at 802,788 travellers, equivalent to 92% of arrivals in 2019. The Top Five travellers are from Russia, China, France, India, and Kazakhstan. Such a phenomenon has vastly contributed positive trends for tourism entrepreneurs in Phuket, leading to the bustling and buzzing vibrancy attracting more traffic to the shopping centre.
Breaking down borders
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/03/2024
» There was a post-pandemic international travel revival last year after many governments pivoted to a visa-free policy in order to fix their sluggish economies via revenue generated from foreign tourists.
TAT eyes B24.4bn from Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Songkran festival is expected to generate 24.4 billion baht during the five-day holiday, drawing 510,000 foreign travellers and 4.29 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
China visa deal sees bookings rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/03/2024
» As the permanent visa exemption between Thailand and China takes effect, airlines and tour operators reported a surge of bookings from Thai travellers during the Songkran holiday to May, with some routes containing more Thai passengers than Chinese.
AWC banking on high-spending tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) remains bullish on high-spending tourists and plans to invest in several projects valued at 36 billion baht this year.
Centel revenue up 24% to B22.5bn
Business, Published on 28/02/2024
» Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel), the operator of Centara Hotels and Resorts and its food business, reported 6.02 billion baht in total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 9% year-on-year.