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Trump tariffs put tourism on edge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Uncertainty over the Chinese market and the effect of US President Donald Trump's policies are the most critical factors for the tourism industry in the first half, as airlines and hoteliers consider market trends after the high season.
Weak baht unlikely to hit Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/10/2023
» The outbound travel market is not expected to be critically affected by the weak baht and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange as prospective tourists with purchasing power are ready to travel during the cool season, while airlines are increasing flights.
Package tours from Taiwan spike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/11/2022
» Pent-up demand from Taiwan has accelerated the growth of Thai tourism the last two months as tour package sales from a travel fair exceeded expectations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thai AirAsia X to honour paid bookings
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/06/2022
» Thai AirAsia X is committing to paying a refund in full to all 6,500 paid bookings during the two years of the pandemic, even as the airline is undergoing bankruptcy.
Pricey Japan packages set to go on sale
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/05/2022
» Outbound tour operators are preparing to offer Japan packages next month, with prices expected to be 30-40% more expensive than those sold prior to the pandemic, mainly because of visa requirements, Covid-19 testing and soaring operational costs.