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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.
Accor puts focus on extended-stay market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand can expect stronger demand from long-stay travellers as more visitors blend leisure with business trips, while Accor said the country posted the strongest performance among neighbouring countries hosting its hotels in the region last year.
Dusit suggests more tourism segments
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» To achieve the government's target of 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, Thailand needs to attract more segments apart from leisure travellers to compete with other destinations, said Dusit International.
Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.
AWC still bullish on Songkran bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/03/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is unfazed by the smog in Chiang Mai as it still anticipates strong bookings for hotels and restaurants next month during the Songkran festival.
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.
AWC banking on high-spending tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) remains bullish on high-spending tourists and plans to invest in several projects valued at 36 billion baht this year.
Cortina Watch bullish on luxury watch market this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Cortina Watch, the leading retailer and distributor of luxury timepieces across Asia, is upbeat about the luxury watch market in Thailand, projecting 5-10% growth this year as it debuts its first standalone Patek Philippe Boutique in Bangkok.
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.
BLA targets B10bn in 1st-year premiums
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/02/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) is aiming to achieve first-year premiums of 10 billion baht by the end of 2026 by focusing on agent channels amid fierce competition in the industry.