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Tourism confidence declines in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/07/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index remained below the 2019 rate in the second quarter, slipping from the first quarter because of the low season and weaker tourism income.
TAT homes in on Asian expatriate segment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eyeing Asian expatriates, including Chinese nationals residing in Laos and Cambodia, due to their increasing wealth and demand for sending their children to study in Thailand.
Group makes plans for tourism future
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/06/2023
» The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) is hoping its revival will allow for a more flexible workflow and agenda-based development, after seven tourism associations recently quit the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) and joined Fetta.
Small hotel policy gets THA approval
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) approves of the Ministry of Interior's new regulations that will allow smaller accommodation operated prior to 2016 to be regulated as hotels, as the government would be able to receive more income from tax collection.
Industry hopes for action on bribery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/06/2023
» Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Steps urged to reassure travellers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2023
» Potential visitors from China are more concerned about tourist scams than political uncertainty in Thailand, while a slow economic recovery on the mainland could affect this market somewhat, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Korean arrivals expected to hit 1m mark in third quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/06/2023
» The number of Korean tourists visiting Thailand is projected to hit 1 million in the third quarter of this year, while the Korea Tourism Organization also wants to attract more Thai tourists via smart tourism products.
Uncertainty stymies tourism trade
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/06/2023
» Even as the Election Commission endorsed all MP-elect candidates this week, tourism operators remain worried about stagnant domestic expenditure as travellers delay potential plans, while local businesses are reluctant to reinvest until a government is formed.
TAT expecting 5m visitors from China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is not concerned about China's real estate slump as the agency remains confident about securing 5 million visitors from the country this year.
Wyndham stays upbeat on Thai tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2023
» Wyndham Hotels & Resorts remains upbeat on the prospects for Thai tourism, driven by increasing numbers of inbound tourists, but says hotels still need to adjust to higher costs.