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TAT adjusts strategy to accommodate Chinese
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will adjust its marketing strategies to embrace the growing number of free independent travellers from China and maintain Thailand's position as a top destination for such tourists.
Law amendment stirs unease
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» Local tour operators are concerned about the possible impact of a legal amendment that would set a minimum price for tour services.
Neighbours in alliance to boost industry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/06/2016
» Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam expect inbound tourism to expand sharply and help drive their economic growth this year, according to high-ranking officials at the Thai Travel Mart in Chiang Mai last week.
Incentives sought for movies
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/06/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will seek 150 million baht from the cabinet to start an incentive programme to attract big-budget foreign movies to shoot in Thailand, hire local staff and promote tourism.
Agents to target Chinese to benefit communities
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/05/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has assigned its provincial tourism offices in main destinations to work closely with travel agents to woo Chinese tourists and encourage them to shop for local products.
China plan hailed as model for boosting rural tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/05/2016
» Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul wants a clearer action plan to turn tourism into a tool to generate income for local communities.
TAT forecasts strong Q3 foreign arrivals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/05/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects international tourist arrivals to continue to rise in the third quarter, the traditional low season.
Wallet-friendly Ratchadaphisek hotels lure Chinese tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/05/2016
» Ratchadaphisek, one of Bangkok's well-known nightlife areas, has become the preferred accommodation place for Chinese tourists thanks to its low hotel room rates and convenient location.
Pattaya occupancy off target
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/04/2016
» Hoteliers in Pattaya expect the occupancy rates in April to miss their mark even after thousands swarmed to the resort town to celebrate Songkran.
Thailand to host global summit
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/04/2016
» Thailand will become the first country in the Asean region to host the world's biggest tourism summit.