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Revenue set to surpass 2016 target
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 25/07/2016
» The rising momentum of the tourism industry is expected to continue in the second half and drive full-year revenue to 2.57 trillion baht, higher than the target of 2.41 trillion baht, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Samed Resorts hit by price war
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/07/2016
» The current economic slowdown and price war among hoteliers have pushed Samed Resorts Group, the largest hotel operator on the Rayong province island, to look for new markets and a good mix of guests.
Koh Samui makeover aims to entice Thai travellers
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/07/2016
» Koh Samui is being transformed from an expensive destination for foreign tourists into an affordable, high-end place for Thai holiday-makers.
Long holiday to boost tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/07/2016
» Thai people are expected to make 2.44 million trips inside the country during the long holiday of July 16-20, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT eyes 12% growth in revenue next year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims for 12% growth in tourism revenue to 2.89 trillion baht in 2017, thanks to an expected economic recovery and effective cooperation among tourism-related agencies and private operators.
Pattaya hoteliers hit by low-season gloom
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/07/2016
» Tourism-related operators in Pattaya are facing a hard time as the domestic and global economic downturns are hurting the purchasing power of tourists and forward bookings.
Outbound tour vendors hold breath
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/06/2016
» Tour operators hope outbound tourism will bounce back in the last quarter of this year after slowing down the past few months because of the sluggish economy.
Kasemkij sees Si Racha rivalry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/06/2016
» Kasemkij Group, a leading serviced apartment and hotel owner, projects tougher competition for the top-end of the sector in Chon Buri's Si Racha district at the end of next year due to rising supply and shrinking demand.
Phuket hoteliers cash in on high land prices
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/06/2016
» A number of hoteliers in Phuket are selling off their properties to profit from land prices that have soared 400% in just over a decade, driven by the rapid growth in residential property.
Marriott digs in with Thai expansion
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/06/2016
» US hotel chain Marriott International is expanding rapidly in Thailand, adding five more hotels to its portfolio this year.