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Koh Phangan zoning will 'protect island'
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/11/2015
» Hotel operators and local people on Koh Phangan have agreed to use their own tourism zoning to control existing activities and screen new developments, especially those by foreign investors, in the future.
Travel agents urge controls on foreign booking websites
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/11/2015
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is asking the government to supervise online travel bookings more closely after finding unfair competition between Thai and foreign companies.
TAT plans new foreign offices
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/11/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will gradually open five new foreign offices by 2018 to penetrate promising markets and reduce dependence on China.
ATTA downbeat as Japan lures Chinese travellers
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 31/10/2015
» Inbound tourism in the high season may not be as active as early in the year as Japan’s territorial dispute with China has eased, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA).
Frasers bullish on Bangkok
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/10/2015
» Singaporean luxury hotel chain Frasers Hospitality Pte hopes to secure at least three hotel management contracts in Thailand by 2018.
Chiang Mai revels in year-round boom
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/10/2015
» There is no longer a low season for tourism in Chiang Mai, thanks to the influx of Chinese travellers.
TCT predicts foreign arrivals will hit 30m
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/10/2015
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) projects foreign tourist arrivals will reach 30.3 million this year, growing 22% and surpassing the Tourism Authority of Thailand's target of 28.8 million visitors.
Samui hotels hold room rates
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/10/2015
» The Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS) forecasts the average hotel room rate on the island will remain stable until 2017 due to fierce competition and supply from illegal accommodation.
Five-star hotel to open in Phuket next month
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/10/2015
» Castlewood Group, a Singaporean commercial property developer, will build 19 more hotels in Asia-Pacific by 2025 following the opening of its first hotel in Phuket next month.
Hazy outlook for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/10/2015
» With the Vegetarian Festival fast approaching next Tuesday, tourism operators in Phuket are worried the unhealthy haze will hurt their business.