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Tourism trade needs additional attractions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2024
» With Japan's popularity surpassing Thailand due to its weak currency and readiness to accommodate independent tourists, tourism operators are urging the Thai government to focus on adding new attractions and drive supply quality to draw 40 million tourists.
Better incentives for foreign film shoots
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/12/2024
» The new incentive of a cash rebate of up to 30% for foreign film shoots in Thailand with no maximum refund limit should increase revenue for the country by 20%, or at least 7.5 billion baht in 2025, attracting more large productions.
Getting visitors to open wallets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Tourism plays a crucial role in Thailand's economy, contributing greatly to the country's GDP. In a bid to stimulate post-pandemic expenditure, the government is gearing up to attract more luxury and high-spending travellers.
Thailand's tourism authority banking on 4 niche markets in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/12/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has targeted four niche markets for next year: wellness, luxury experience, sports tourism and honeymoons.
Economic concerns poised to curb the domestic tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2024
» The increase in consumer loans and rising mortgage defaults are concerns for the domestic tourism market through next year, meaning that short-term promotions such as those for festivals and events might not help, according to tourism operators.
Passengers record satisfaction with airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/11/2024
» Airline passenger satisfaction remained high and stable this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), though the association suggested investing more in technology to meet customer demand.
Italy-Thailand flights to increase as tourism booms
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Italian carrier ITA Airways plans to extend its flights to Thailand until the middle of next year, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting a new record high for the Italian market in 2025 as international flights resume.
Tourism Authority of Thailand taps high-end European market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/11/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is capturing the high-end European market by partnering with luxury brands to produce city guidebooks in order to maximise tourism revenue to reach the new upgraded target in 2025.
Tourists' Visa spending surges 90%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/10/2024
» Inbound tourists' spending on Visa credit cards this year is expected to be 90% higher than the 2019 level, a higher rate than that of Thai travellers overseas, who were hampered by a sluggish economy.
Budget for travel subsidy may tick up
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to talk with the Finance Ministry about increasing the budget for the travel subsidy scheme aimed at mitigating the flood impact for tourism firms in the North.