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Galaxy advises big tourism swing
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand should set an ambitious target of 45-60 million arrivals by the period of 2030 to 2035, pushing stakeholders to cooperate and keep pace with fast-growing Asia-Pacific tourism, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.
TAT sees hope in winter flight prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2025
» The 1-million target set for the Middle East and African markets this year remains challenging due to geopolitical conflicts, but Thailand still has opportunities from new flight openings this winter, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
Centara to invest B15bn in hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) plans to invest 15 billion baht in hotels over the next three years, while targeting revenue of 15.5 billion baht in 2025.
Outcry over growth of illegal hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/02/2025
» Phuket and Bangkok are the tourist destinations most heavily linked to the practice of investors illegally renting out their residential units as short-term accommodation, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA), while tourism operators want the government to consider reducing the 60-day visa-free period to eligible countries.
Centara opens 2 new Maldives hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/02/2025
» As the Maldives shifts to a family-friendly destination, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has launched two new hotels catering to this rising segment, investing more than US$200 million.
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.
Sukosol expects full recovery this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Sukosol Group expects a full recovery from the pandemic this year thanks to robust tourism, especially in the luxury sector, while the group says its The Siam hotel brand is expanding to Chiang Mai in 2027.
Laguna Phuket predicts higher hotel revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2024
» Laguna Phuket, an integrated resort operator, is expecting a stronger revenue per available room (RevPar) and higher room rates for hotels this year, thanks to rebounding tourism, with the upcoming pipeline and property development majorly targeting luxury and upscale segments.
Centel targets ambitious revenue increase
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2024
» Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) has allocated capital expenditure of 13-20 billion baht for the next three years, in a bid to double the revenue of its food and hotel business by 2029.