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Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
Klook sees Songkran bookings surge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/03/2024
» Foreign tourists are extending their stays in April as the government is lengthening Songkran festivities this year to 21 days, according to online travel agent Klook.
Operators justify need to hire foreign labour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thailand is still encountering problems concerning migrant workers employed in the tourism sector who have entered the country illegally by exploiting visa-free privileges, especially in the country's sex industry, while operators urge the government to legalise sex work.
AirAsia, AirAsia X poised to merge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2024
» AirAsia has announced the merger of AirAsia and AirAsia X, making Southeast Asia a multi-hub for aviation while targeting Thailand as its hub for flights to Europe.
Tourism target seen as ambitious
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2024
» Tourism operators see the government's goal of 40 million foreign arrivals as a challenge, considering high travel expenses, sluggish demand in populous markets such as China and Russia, and competition from neighbouring countries.
Dusit eyes several new hotels abroad
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2023
» Dusit International plans to open more than 10 new hotels overseas next year, banking on improving travel demand.
Lufthansa banking on Southeast Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Lufthansa Group, a global aviation group, is banking on growth in Southeast Asia as flight frequency has already reached pre-pandemic levels, recovering more quickly than it has in North Asia.
Narai to double portfolio in Asia-Pacific
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/09/2023
» Narai Hospitality Group wants to double its portfolio to at least 26 hotels in Asia-Pacific within 3-5 years, with a diversified scale from budget to luxury driven by robust travel demand.
Tourism recovery bolsters Koko's expansion
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/02/2023
» Koko Global Hospitality plans to open two more hotels in Thailand and Laos and sign eight management contracts this year as tourism growth driven by low-cost carriers is expected to create more opportunities for mid-scale accommodation providers.
Phuket hotels lack workers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/12/2022
» A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.