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Wellness sector to survive global woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/11/2023
» The global economic slowdown and geopolitical conflicts will not affect high-spending guests in Thailand's wellness sector, according to MSpa International, a spa and wellness arm of Minor Hotels.
Chiang Mai hotels banking on casual staff
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/11/2023
» Hotels in Chiang Mai are poised to hire more casual staff to save on costs and reduce risk from slow foreign market growth and the seasonal haze, while those operating in Phuket are hiring more new graduates to meet demand.
Loy Krathong spending set to grow 5%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2023
» Tourism spending during the Loy Krathong festival this year is expected to grow by 5% to 6.1 billion baht as locals remain cautious about higher living costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Krabi tourism struggles with flight shortage
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/11/2023
» Luxury tourists are travelling less but spending more money, while Krabi tourism is struggling with a shortage of international flights, particularly from China, according to Pimalai Resort and Spa, a hotelier operating on Koh Lanta.
Operators downbeat on digital wallet
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is unlikely to benefit the tourism sector and some tourism operators are concerned about economic consequences that could discourage domestic travel.
Little impact from extending stays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/11/2023
» Extending the length of stay for all markets enjoying visa exemptions may not create much impact except for long-haul markets, while the government might have to hike costs to look after foreign tourists, say hoteliers.
Frugal travel spending set to continue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/11/2023
» Travellers would become more price-sensitive in an unstable global economy, while the majority of Thais are worried about higher living costs and tended to spend less on travel, according to online travel agent Booking.com.
Visa exemptions yet to make a splash
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/11/2023
» Despite the offer of visa exemptions, the Chinese, Taiwanese and Indian markets have yet to record a quick recovery because of several economic factors, say tourism operators.
The Great Room bullish on prospects
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/11/2023
» Businesses providing co-working spaces have maintained a steady growth post-pandemic as people return to work by opting for a flexible working space, with the Asia-Pacific region reporting a higher utilisation rate than other regions, according to The Great Room, an operator of co-working spaces.
Soft power panel promotes Muay Thai
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/11/2023
» After the cabinet was formed in September, it quickly established the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, which recruited experts from various creative professions.