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White paper seeks to address Phuket's pressing issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/09/2024
» Phuket's key tourism operators are preparing a white paper that will urge the government to tackle deterioration of the environment and overdevelopment on the island amid rapid urbanisation.
Ministry urges Thai tourism authority to set higher revenue target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/07/2024
» The tourism revenue target for 2025 might be increased as the Tourism and Sports Ministry would like to see the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) set a higher target than the 3.5 trillion baht sought this year.
Songkran expected to provide revenue kick-start in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/04/2024
» Although the second quarter is considered the low season, Thai tourism is forecast to earn 614 billion baht in revenue as domestic trips exceed the first-quarter tally thanks to Songkran events this month, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.
AWC still bullish on Songkran bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/03/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is unfazed by the smog in Chiang Mai as it still anticipates strong bookings for hotels and restaurants next month during the Songkran festival.
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).
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.
Klook sees 2m bookings for Thai packages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Online travel platform Klook expects at least 2 million bookings for tourism packages in Thailand this year, doubling growth from last year, as the country remains a top destination in Asia, particularly for tourists from China and the US.
Cruise operators wary of price hike
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/12/2023
» Chao Phraya cruise operators are not raising their prices for the high season because of sluggish tourism growth amid fierce competition.