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Threefold increase in Thai AirAsia's bookings to China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» Following the implementation of the permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China, Thai AirAsia has reported that bookings from Thailand to destinations in mainland China have experienced a threefold increase.
Mae Hong Son eyes rainy season revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» With tourism bookings plunging in Mae Hong Son amidst heavy smog and flight cancellations, the province is hoping to revive the market during the rainy season, with higher expenditure to compensate for losses during the hot season.
Klook sees Songkran bookings surge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/03/2024
» Foreign tourists are extending their stays in April as the government is lengthening Songkran festivities this year to 21 days, according to online travel agent Klook.
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.
Songkran travel prospects mediocre
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2024
» Outbound trips during the Songkran holiday will not be robust despite the extra day, attributed to costly airfares and concerns over deflation risk, while the 21-day "Water Festival" campaign is likely to attract more foreign tourists than the domestic market, according to travel agents.
BWH Hotels looks to Asia-Pacific
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2024
» BWH Hotels, the operator of Best Western Hotels and Resorts, will focus on intraregional guests for its properties in Asia and Thailand this year, as ongoing geopolitical tensions have hampered long-haul travel, while targeting 16-20 new hotels in the region.
Faith travel remains evergreen
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2024
» In the aftermath of the pandemic, faith tourism has emerged as a trend as more people seek peace of mind and motivation.
TCEB eyes 23m Mice visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is targeting at least 23.1 million Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) visitors in its fiscal 2024, generating 136 billion baht or 75% of the level recorded in 2019.
Japan disasters unlikely to deter Thais
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/01/2024
» Thai tourists are likely to continue flocking to Japan despite earthquakes, airplane fireballs and high travel costs, helping that country remain the top destination for the outbound market this year, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).