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Revenue set to surpass 2016 target
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 25/07/2016
» The rising momentum of the tourism industry is expected to continue in the second half and drive full-year revenue to 2.57 trillion baht, higher than the target of 2.41 trillion baht, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT board revises down income target for 2017
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/07/2016
» The board of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised down its target for tourism-related income next year, citing concerns about economic problems and the political situation after the charter referendum.
Thai Travel Agents Association sets sights on Taiwan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/07/2016
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is confident that Taiwan will become a new popular tourist destination if the country approves a visa exemption for Thai citizens.
Law amendment stirs unease
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» Local tour operators are concerned about the possible impact of a legal amendment that would set a minimum price for tour services.
Marriott digs in with Thai expansion
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/06/2016
» US hotel chain Marriott International is expanding rapidly in Thailand, adding five more hotels to its portfolio this year.
Cheap deals hit outbound operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Prices of outbound package tours have hit bottom, making it difficult for tour agents to make them any cheaper without affecting the quality of the packages and margins, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Thailand Elite Card plans premium service upgrade
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/04/2016
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of Thailand Elite Card, will offer more privileges and services to its premium members in a bid to boost sales of individual membership cards.
Thailand to host global summit
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/04/2016
» Thailand will become the first country in the Asean region to host the world's biggest tourism summit.
Accor shooting for 100 hotels by 2020
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/03/2016
» Accor, the French hotel group, aims to increase the number of hotels in its portfolio to 100 by 2020, up from 60 now. The plan is aimed at helping the group retain its position as the biggest hotel management chain in Thailand.
Travel agents wary of troubled airlines
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 24/02/2016
» Travel agents are not confident about using charter flights for their tourists after four small charter airlines found themselves in heavy debt and facing licence revocation.