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Agoda says tourism sector still resilient
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector remains resilient, with its top three source markets accounting for only 35% of total arrivals, lower than other Asian destinations, according to online travel platform Agoda.
Centara targets 15% revenue growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite a tourism contraction nationwide, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) still expects a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue per available room (RevPar) in 2025, driven by the high season and strong arrivals from European and Indian markets.
Association upbeat on growth outlook for amusement parks
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2025
» Despite global economic uncertainties, the amusement park industry expects continued robust growth over the next few years, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
Earthquake hits Chiang Mai's room rates during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2025
» Despite a robust performance during the Songkran holiday, hotels in Chiang Mai offered lower room rates than last year in a bid to draw last-minute domestic travellers, whose confidence was still shaken by last month's earthquake.
Iconsiam preps B65m Songkran fete
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2025
» Iconsiam Co, the operator of Iconsiam mall, is preparing to lift tourism spending and visitor numbers, allocating 65 million baht for a Songkran celebration next month.
Tourism ministry seeks B240m Songkran budget
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing a 240-million-baht budget to the cabinet for holding Songkran celebrations in April, aiming to generate 40-50 billion baht in revenue based on a 10-20% uptick from 1.5 million visitors last year.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Korat hopes Unesco sites will spur visitor numbers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/01/2025
» A sluggish economy and disputes over the planned transformation of land in Wang Nam Khieo district led tourism in Nakhon Ratchasima to grow at a slower rate than expected in 2024, according to Jim Thompson Farm.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.