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Traveloka reports uptick in demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2023
» International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.
Austria eager to draw more Thai visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2023
» Prospective tourists from Thailand are a primary target within Southeast Asia for the Austrian National Tourism Office (ANTO), bolstered by improved flight frequency, which is set to recover to 50% of the level reached in 2019.
Agents seek tougher laws for scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2023
» As repeated cases of fraud, with tour companies ditching their clients, continue to ravage outbound tour businesses, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is calling for more effective laws to protect both businesses and consumers.
Wealthy tourists unfazed by pricey trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/05/2023
» Increased hotel room prices and living expenses in Japan will not significantly affect tourists with high purchasing power as they usually demand premium services, but the outbound market could slow based on seasonality.
TLA upbeat on profit prospects this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/04/2023
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is hoping to secure a profit this year, driven by increasing flight capacity, a larger fleet and passenger growth fuelled by Chinese tour groups.
Airfares could spike after Opec cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/04/2023
» Airlines are expecting higher airfares than usual during the upcoming low season as oil cartel Opec and its allies announced production cuts.
Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/03/2023
» Thai AirAsia X expects to submit a rehabilitation plan by mid-April, compensating all passengers affected by Covid-19 within the next 4-5 months.
Limited appetite for overseas excursions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/03/2023
» While there were heavy bookings for April under the government's domestic hotel subsidy scheme, the number of outbound tourists during the Songkran holiday period remains low.
Khao San hopes for Songkran boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.
TAT to monitor tourism impact of SVB
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/03/2023
» Economic concerns stemming from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will not affect long-haul visitors to Thailand in the short term as pent-up demand should support the market, but officials plan to monitor the long-term impact, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).