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Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
Wooing Vietnamese visitors gets trickier
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» While tourism in Vietnam is booming, Thailand is facing challenges in attracting Vietnamese tourists as Vietnam's carriers have relocated aircraft from their fleets to serve the domestic tourism industry, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/08/2025
» After securing solid growth from the Indian tourism market in the last two years while Asian markets stagnated, 2025 is an uncertain year for arrivals from the subcontinent as US tariff rates are expected to have an impact.
Hurdles must be overcome for Thailand to become a Mice hub
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/07/2023
» Taylor Swift's world tour became a hot topic among her local fans after she didn't include Thailand in her schedule.
CPN to invest B10bn in 37 hotel projects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/06/2022
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is rolling out 37 hotel projects in 27 provinces worth a combined 10 billion baht to be managed by Centara Hotels and Resorts, aiming to create 3,900 jobs nationwide.
Outbreak spurs longer stays
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/06/2020
» San Francisco-based Airbnb, a home-sharing company, has seen the pandemic accelerate the growth of longer-term stay booking, while hyper-local bookings are projected to be a fast-growing service.
The next big thing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2019
» Two decades ago, the notion that Vietnam's tourism market would be a major competitor in Southeast Asia would have raised some eyebrows. But for the 21st century, the nation has posted impressive growth in arrival numbers.