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Thai tourists set to shun Hong Kong
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/08/2019
» Thailand's outbound tourism is expected to grow at a slower pace to 10 million travellers this year, about 1 million lower than earlier projected, due to economic hardship and prolonged protests in Hong Kong, a favoured destination of Thais.
Tourism boss snips 2019 foreign arrivals
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/08/2019
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has cut its foreign arrivals forecast to 39-39.8 million this year, down from 40.2 million.
TAT and Shopee spreading e-commerce locally
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/08/2019
» Local tourism operators have teamed up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Shopee to use e-commerce to expand group travel, especially among younger segments.
MINT blueprint sees 630 properties in five years
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/08/2019
» SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) set a five-year investment plan with an aim to have 630 properties by 2023.
Koh Samui opts for luring Thais as foreigners flee
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/08/2019
» A decrease in foreign visitors has prompted operators in Koh Samui to turn their focus to Thai travellers, with more affordable tourism services being arranged.
Centel lauds measures to revitalise tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/08/2019
» SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) is confident that the government's fresh stimulus measures and looser visa policy will help revive tourism and benefit the hotel business.
Calls for extended handout
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/08/2019
» The government should speed up the implementation of the 1,500-baht cash handout for tourism spending and extend the incentive until February next year if it wants to see more concrete results, tourism operators said.
Hong Kong unrest hits Thai travel market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/08/2019
» The bitter protests in Hong Kong are expected to have a significant impact on Thailand's travel industry, with a number of outbound trip cancellations in recent weeks.
Ministry's new safety guidelines aim to reassure travellers
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/08/2019
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has outlined new tourism safety guidelines to beef up confidence among tourists.
TAT campaign eyes short-haul markets
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/08/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its new marketing campaign could lure 200,000 visitors from seven growing markets in Asia.