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Erawan allots B2.2bn for 9 hotels this year
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 24/02/2017
» SET-listed Erawan Group Plc (ERW), a leading Thai hotel company, plans to invest 2.2 billion baht to open nine new hotels in Thailand and the Philippines and increase its revenue this year by 10% from 5.6 billion baht last year.
Masii budgets $3m for regional growth
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 14/02/2017
» Masii, a Thai financial technology (fintech) company owned by B.Grimm Group, plans to spend US$3 million this year to expand its financial product comparison website locally and in Southeast Asia.
Can tourism recover?
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 05/01/2017
» The tourism boom is expected to continue in 2017 and remain a major growth driver for the economy even as the industry sees falling Chinese arrivals in the first few months.
Business trips stretched out into leisure
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 19/12/2016
» Las Vegas: Business travellers who extend their business trips with leisure activities are a growing segment in the travel market worldwide, said a study by tourism research firm Luth Research.
Expedia heralds Asia-Pacific as key growth driver
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 19/12/2016
» Las Vegas: Expedia Inc, the world's largest travel website, aims to expand its operations in Asia-Pacific in the coming year, saying the region has a vast tourism potential.
Bookings see 30% surge
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 03/12/2016
» Travel website Expedia saw room-night bookings for Thai hotels surge 30% in the first 11 months of the year, reflecting the country's strong tourism recovery.
Marriott committed to presence in local market
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 17/11/2016
» US hotel chain Marriott International remains committed to expanding its business in Thailand after completing its merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, citing the country's strong tourism industry.
Mobile bookings see a surge
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 29/07/2016
» More and more tourists will book accommodations via their mobile phones over the next two years, according to Booking.com.
Hilton Hua Hin gets upgrade
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 20/06/2016
» Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa is undergoing a 500-million baht guest room refurbishment to ensure it stays ahead in an increasingly competitive industry.
Nida Rooms seeks 3,000 Thai hotels
Business, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 25/03/2016
» Global Rooms Ltd, the Malaysian operator of the Nida Rooms hotel system, expects to have 3,000 mostly budget Thai hotels join its network by the end of 2016.