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Tour operators jittery despite easing restrictions
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/07/2022
» Outbound travel has shown early signs of a rebound as restrictions ease across the globe, yet tour operators expect many challenges from ongoing viral outbreaks and economic woes.
Malaysia stimulates tourism rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Betong and Hat Yai are banking on cross-border tourism from Malaysia to shore up the local economy, while encouraging a more seamless immigration process to facilitate the flow of tourists.
Mice operators see signs of recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/07/2022
» Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) operators are noting signs of a rebound from the international market following the country's reopening, with revenue from exhibitions this year expected to reach 60% of the pre-pandemic level in 2019.
Arrivals from China still continue to trickle in
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/06/2022
» Despite stringent travel restrictions in China, Thailand still received 36,246 Chinese visitors in the first five months of 2022, with 20,000 arrivals recorded in the month of May alone, comprising business travellers, students and Elite Card holders.
Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2022
» Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.
TAT upgrades tourist arrivals forecast
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has readjusted its estimate for foreign arrivals this year after seeing the target of 1 million visitors per month come earlier than expected.
Tourism fee of B300 set for Q3
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/04/2022
» The 300-baht tourism fee is scheduled to begin being collected between August and September this year using the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) system implemented by airlines.
Hopes high for QSNCC as Apec summit approaches
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/04/2022
» N.C.C. Management & Development expects the 2022 Apec summit in Thailand to draw at least 30,000 visitors to the new Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
Tourism banking on digital realm
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Covid outbreak has been a catalyst for disrupting the tourism and digital landscapes, hastened when social media giant Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a rebranding towards the metaverse last year.
India targeted as new arrivals market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/04/2022
» Around 500,000 Indian tourists are expected to visit Thailand this year generating revenue of 24 billion baht, supported by the national carrier Thai Airways International after an air travel bubble (ATB) agreement was concluded in March.