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More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Hilton to expand in SE Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam are crucial destinations for Hilton hotels in Southeast Asia, as the company plans to double its size in the region over five years based on robust tourism and growing economies.
Support key to wooing theme park brands
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2024
» To attract big-name theme park brands such as Disney, Thailand should offer intensive support, including investment incentives and infrastructure development, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Thai AirAsia X optimistic after posting Q1 profit
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/05/2024
» Thai AirAsia X expects to post a profit from carrying nearly 1 million passengers this year, driven by its Japan routes, after returning to profit in the first quarter.
Initiative attempts to raise festival standards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2024
» Thailand's soft power committee is aiming to upgrade traditional events to become world-class festivals across all of the country's 77 provinces based on dedicated research and through festival organisation training.
BWH Hotels looks to Asia-Pacific
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2024
» BWH Hotels, the operator of Best Western Hotels and Resorts, will focus on intraregional guests for its properties in Asia and Thailand this year, as ongoing geopolitical tensions have hampered long-haul travel, while targeting 16-20 new hotels in the region.
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry said the target of 3.5 trillion baht in revenue and 40 million foreign arrivals this year set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains a challenge, but it plans to drive spending and longer stays through soft power products, events and safety measures.
Thai hospitality groups go global
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/01/2024
» As the tourism recovery gathers pace across the globe, Thai hospitality groups expanded their presence beyond the domestic market to capitalise on robust demand in many destinations.
Increased hotel conversions predicted
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2023
» The hospitality industry expects more hotel conversions following the pandemic as they offer better performance with fewer new hotels in the pipeline, attributed to stricter lending guidelines from financial institutions, says international chain Accor.
Warning over new hotel regulations
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2023
» New ministerial regulations allowing places of accommodation with no more than eight rooms and 30 guests to be excluded from the hotel business would lead to a 15-20% loss of tourism revenue and an increase in safety risks, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).