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Thai meeting and convention outlook improves
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2024
» A stronger recovery in flight seats and numerous large-scale international events each expected to draw between 10,000 and 100,000 attendees are expected to help drive revenue of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment to 200 billion baht, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Khao San wants later closing time
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/12/2023
» With the new closing time of 4am set to begin on Friday, tourism operators on Khao San Road said it would not have much impact because this area is not included in the zone for extended hours.
SAS flights return to Thailand after a decade away
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/11/2023
» Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has returned to the Thai market after 10 years to capitalise on the strong resumption of tourism demand.
Tourism trade braces for more headwinds
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/12/2022
» The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics and pressure from geopolitical conflicts amid higher competition next year, forcing the public and private sectors to work together.
Phuket recovery relying on Indian flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/08/2022
» Direct flights from India and Australia are helping to sustain Phuket's tourism industry during low season, but a full recovery might not be seen this year as the major Chinese and Russian markets are unable to resume overseas travel, says Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Hefty airfares hinder industry recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/07/2022
» Surging airfares have become one of the most pressing issues in terms of tourism recovery as only a handful of tourists can afford the hefty price of tours.
Challenges stymie tour operators' recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/12/2021
» Half of the outbound tour operators remaining in the market are facing tremendous challenges during the recovery period as they have insufficient staff and funds to cater to growing demand next year.
Tourism rises to post-pandemic challenge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/10/2021
» The tourism industry, which previously contributed 18-20% of GDP during the few years prior to the pandemic, is poised to face a tremendous challenge when the country reopens its borders without quarantine from November with a new target.
Pandemic surge idles STV plan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/11/2020
» Thailand faces an obstacle in reopening to tourists as coronavirus cases in Europe are rising, causing some targeted countries to shift from low-risk to medium-risk classification, preventing their inclusion in the special tourist visa (STV) scheme.