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Air safety standards scrutinised
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/01/2025
» Aviation safety moved into the spotlight since late last year, following the fatal crash of a Jeju Air flight in South Korea.
New tourism council chief promises to revamp organisation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/01/2025
» The new president of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has vowed to restructure the internal organisation and reconcile collaborations in the private tourism sector.
Tourism sector banks on sustainable travel trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector needs to capture rising sustainable travel demand to make the kingdom a top destination by utilising more green practices and wellness programmes, while luring tourists to newer local destinations, according to the tourism soft power subcommittee.
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.
Demand for private jets on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/07/2024
» The business jet market in Asia has become more diverse without any significant domination by China, thanks to growing numbers of clients across the region who are opting for private aircraft to enhance their operations, according to Dassault Aviation.
Samui looks to high season for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2024
» As the high season approaches for the Gulf of Thailand, tourism operators in Samui are projecting growth driven by European visitors, while urging extended operating hours for the airport to add 20 more daily flights, which would increase the number of tourists by 10-20%.
Thailand advised to integrate transport modes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/07/2024
» To achieve its goal of becoming an aviation hub by 2030, Thailand should encourage more robust domestic travel and integrate different modes of transport, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy.
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2023
» While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations -- Thailand and Malaysia -- in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
Emirates eyes fleet revamp
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2023
» Emirates says Thailand has become one of its strongest routes in the Far East market, though the airline has no plans to establish new connections between Dubai and other cities, apart from Bangkok and Phuket.
Agents seek tougher laws for scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2023
» As repeated cases of fraud, with tour companies ditching their clients, continue to ravage outbound tour businesses, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is calling for more effective laws to protect both businesses and consumers.