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The rise of the flashpacker: Hostels experience rebirth
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/08/2014
» Hostels are amazing places. They never die, as youths still prefer this low-priced accommodation, which they consider a place to meet like-minded travellers.
Impact on travel will be ‘short-lived’
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/05/2014
» The imposition of martial law is not expected to worsen the ailing tourism industry but instead will send a message that the political unrest will reach an end soon.
Surapong re-elected THA chief
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/03/2014
» Surapong Techaruvichit, the managing director of Asia Hotel Plc, on Friday was re-elected to a second term as president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Tourism to launch BFF campaign
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/03/2014
» The tourism industry quickly welcomed the decision by the caretaker government on Tuesday to lift the emergency decree, and expressed hope travel advisories issued by foreign countries also will soon end.
Political turmoil takes toll
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/02/2014
» The worsening political turmoil is prompting some tourism-related agencies to revise down this year's arrivals and revenue projections.
Political turmoil hits Elite Card sales to foreign tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), operator of the Thailand Elite Card, says the political unrest has hit sales of the incentive card to international tourists.
TCEB braces for blow next year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/11/2013
» The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) says mounting political tensions will likely erode the competitiveness of the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) industry next year.
Operators fear big spill losses
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/07/2013
» Tourism operators are concerned the oil slick off Rayong province will chase away tourists from the Eastern Seaboard if the problem is not resolved within the week.
New minister pledges safer tourism
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/04/2013
» Somsak Pureesrisak, the new tourism and sports minister, says tourist safety will take priority under his watch.
Tourism sector braces for fallout
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/04/2012
» Yesterday's tsunami scare could have a short-term negative impact on the tourism sector, business leaders say.