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Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
IHG to add nearly 40 hotels to Thai portfolio in 3-5 years
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thailand still has an undersupply of hotel rooms, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which aims to add nearly 40 hotels here in 3-5 years, adding the next government should address the strong currency.
Thai tourism momentum weakening
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand’s tourism business could be slow for the remainder of the year, as the country faces more intense competition from Vietnam and South Korea, which are offering visa exemptions to more markets, say industry executives.
Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
Minor Hotels to add 2 new brands to portfolio
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Minor Hotels is planning to add at least two new brands to its portfolio this year, while upgrading the new master brand identity for the group.
White paper seeks to address Phuket's pressing issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/09/2024
» Phuket's key tourism operators are preparing a white paper that will urge the government to tackle deterioration of the environment and overdevelopment on the island amid rapid urbanisation.
Pink Line expected to raise occupancy at Impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land estimates the Pink Line monorail will increase the traffic and occupancy rate of its exhibitions to 70% within five years.
TAT eyes 7.5% revenue growth in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators suggest offering subsidies for airfares to accelerate income.
CFR upbeat on Chinese New Year spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Overall expenditure during Chinese New Year is expected to grow by at least 5-10% from the level recorded last year, driven by government incentives and promotional campaigns in the private sector, as Thais could spend up to 31% more than during the regular period, according to Central Food Retail (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores.
Hilton set to expand affordable upscale brand in region
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/09/2023
» With the middle class in Asia and mass tourism growing, international hospitality chain Hilton is aiming to expand its affordable upscale brand to the region, including Thailand, as one of its fastest growing portfolios.