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Hoteliers uneasy over coming long weekends
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/07/2022
» Hotel operators have voiced mixed feelings over travel sentiment for the two long holidays in July as the spike in Covid-19 infections and oil prices continue to impact tourism.
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.
Hoteliers deride government proposal for dual pricing
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is "impractical" and demanding the administration roll out effective promotions to spur tourism sentiment in an effort to increase room rates.
Koh Phangan firms seek cheaper ferries
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Koh Phangan are urging a lower ferry fare to the island after the price rose more than 40% this month, affecting operating and living costs for locals.
Domestic market to reach a peak in Q3
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/07/2022
» Domestic tourism is expected to record the highest level of travel sentiment in the third quarter since the pandemic thanks to a shift towards an endemic approach and several long holidays, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Tourism operators in Hat Yai seeking helping hand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/06/2022
» Tourism operators in Hat Yai are calling for additional support when it comes to registration for the Thailand Pass and bus services at the Malaysian border, particularly at the Sadao checkpoint, in order to bring back tourists.
B300 tourism fee postponed
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/06/2022
» The 300-baht tourism fee faces a delay in implementation, beginning in the fourth quarter at the earliest, while the cancellation of Thailand Pass is expected from July 1, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/05/2022
» As vaccination coverage ramps up and many countries move towards an endemic classification for the virus, seniors can hit the road again or relocate to preferred retirement destinations.
Hotel segment eases back to normal
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/05/2022
» Hotels are gradually recovering from pandemic lows, allowing SET-listed companies to post strong performances in the first quarter despite the persistence of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
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.