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TAT to woo quality, big-spending Germans
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to draw more high-quality German tourists, who are not expected to have been affected by the EU's economic problems.
Koh Samui makeover aims to entice Thai travellers
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/07/2016
» Koh Samui is being transformed from an expensive destination for foreign tourists into an affordable, high-end place for Thai holiday-makers.
TAT sets sights on Myanmar
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sees the potential to promote Thailand as a medical tourism hub and family destination for Myanmar tourists.
Long holiday to boost tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/07/2016
» Thai people are expected to make 2.44 million trips inside the country during the long holiday of July 16-20, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT eyes 12% growth in revenue next year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims for 12% growth in tourism revenue to 2.89 trillion baht in 2017, thanks to an expected economic recovery and effective cooperation among tourism-related agencies and private operators.
Pattaya hoteliers hit by low-season gloom
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/07/2016
» Tourism-related operators in Pattaya are facing a hard time as the domestic and global economic downturns are hurting the purchasing power of tourists and forward bookings.
Marriott digs in with Thai expansion
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/06/2016
» US hotel chain Marriott International is expanding rapidly in Thailand, adding five more hotels to its portfolio this year.
Foreign tourists keep coming
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/06/2016
» International tourist arrivals to Thailand surged 12.5% to 14.2 million in the first five months of this year for tourism revenue of 709 billion baht, up 17.3% year-on-year, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Rayong hotels feel heat from oil sector woes
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 01/06/2016
» Hotels in Rayong province are struggling as the economic slowdown and lower oil prices hit spending by companies at nearby industrial estates.
Agents to target Chinese to benefit communities
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/05/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has assigned its provincial tourism offices in main destinations to work closely with travel agents to woo Chinese tourists and encourage them to shop for local products.