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Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2022
» Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.
India outperforms as visitor forecasts receive upgrades
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/05/2022
» The forecast for Asia-Pacific tourism has been upgraded thanks to further easing of travel restrictions after an improvement in the viral situation and vaccine coverage across destinations, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata).
Hoteliers downbeat over long weekend
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/05/2022
» Tourism operators received a lukewarm response to the four-day holiday this weekend as the economic downturn derails travel decisions, prompting operators to rely on the gradual return of international arrivals.
Hoteliers seeking 2m room nights
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/04/2022
» Hoteliers are calling for an additional 2 million room nights under the We Travel Together hotel subsidy campaign by May to shore up tourism demand during the off-peak season as the quota for the scheme's fourth phase was used up during the Songkran holiday.
Emirates eyes situation warily
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/03/2022
» Emirates aims to increase the number of passengers coming to Thailand by at least 20% as operations largely depend on the government's policy to ease travel restrictions, meeting more demand for travel to the country.
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/03/2022
» Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.
Eager for high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/10/2021
» Tourism operators in sandbox areas are upbeat about the outlook for the high season after Thailand was removed from the UK's red list for travel, effective Oct 11.
Thai Lion Air readies for resumption of travel by expanding fleet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/10/2021
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is adding more aircraft to its fleet this year as it gears up for international air travel while the country prepares for further reopening.
Obstacles mar TAT's Mideast drive
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/09/2021
» Thailand faces roadblocks in attracting travellers from the Middle East because of the complicated certificate of entry (COE) application process and costly Covid-19 tests when compared with prices in Middle Eastern countries, says the Dubai office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Paradise islands ready to rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/08/2021
» Thailand's shattered tourism industry set its sights on reopening destinations to foreign travellers in the coming months, assuming various destinations can reach 70% vaccination rates and complete Phuket-style procedures.