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TAT board revises down income target for 2017
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/07/2016
» The board of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised down its target for tourism-related income next year, citing concerns about economic problems and the political situation after the charter referendum.
Neighbours in alliance to boost industry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/06/2016
» Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam expect inbound tourism to expand sharply and help drive their economic growth this year, according to high-ranking officials at the Thai Travel Mart in Chiang Mai last week.
TAT counts on new Asean focus
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident the coming launches of four new routes by three local airlines will connect Thailand with booming tourism markets in neighbouring countries.
Incentives sought for movies
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/06/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will seek 150 million baht from the cabinet to start an incentive programme to attract big-budget foreign movies to shoot in Thailand, hire local staff and promote tourism.
China plan hailed as model for boosting rural tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/05/2016
» Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul wants a clearer action plan to turn tourism into a tool to generate income for local communities.
THA seeks green incentives
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/05/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) will ask the government to raise environmental awareness in the tourism industry and offer incentives to prod hoteliers to develop eco-friendly hotels.
Pattaya occupancy off target
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/04/2016
» Hoteliers in Pattaya expect the occupancy rates in April to miss their mark even after thousands swarmed to the resort town to celebrate Songkran.
TAT upbeat on revenue growth after 2015 rebound
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/01/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident strong rebound in the sector will increase 2016 tourism revenue by 8% from last year's 2.2 trillion baht.
Scandinavia packages down
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/12/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says the drop in the number of charter flights from Scandinavia is an opportunity to reduce dependence on big Scandinavian travel agents.
Tourism sector hangs on aviation rating by Europe
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/12/2015
» A ban on Thai-registered airlines by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) could cause a serious drop in the number of tourists visiting Thailand unless the shortfall is filled from other regions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has warned.