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ATTA confident of new Chinese invasion
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/07/2016
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is not worried about a possible boycott by Chinese tourists after criticism of their behaviour.
Hoteliers fret over rising operation costs, wage hike
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/07/2016
» Despite a tourism boom, hoteliers are worried they will face higher operation costs, especially from a possible minimum wage rise next year.
Minister defends Chinese
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/07/2016
» The government is hopeful that Sino-Thai relations will remain intact despite growing negative attitudes of northern Thai people towards ill-mannered Chinese tourists.
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.
TAT sets sights on Myanmar
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sees the potential to promote Thailand as a medical tourism hub and family destination for Myanmar tourists.
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 board revises down income target for 2017
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/07/2016
» The board of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised down its target for tourism-related income next year, citing concerns about economic problems and the political situation after the charter referendum.
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.
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.