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Japanese hotel firm enters Thailand
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/02/2015
» The dramatic growth of Thai tourists visiting Japan has attracted Prince Hotels Inc, Japan's largest hotel company, to open a sales office in Bangkok in a marketing alliance with Thai hotel and resort chain Dusit International.
Russian downturn dragging down arrivals figure
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/01/2015
» The economic downturn in Russia is affecting Thai tourism, with Thailand now expected to miss this year's international tourist arrival target of 29.5 million.
Starwood pins hopes on Asian tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/01/2015
» Thailand's hotel industry has ample room to grow thanks to Asian tourists, particularly from China, India and Indonesia, says Connecticut-based Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc.
Events firm UBM focuses on Asean
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/01/2015
» British exhibition organiser UBM Plc is confident that integration of Asean markets will make Southeast Asia an important destination for exhibitions, as the region's combined GDP will equal India's.
Land of the Rising Sun still hot with Thais
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/01/2015
» Japan is still a hot destination among Thai travellers, with the Thai Travel Agents Association predicting Thais visiting the Land of the Rising Sun will reach 1 million by 2017.
Culture call for tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/01/2015
» With fierce competition in Chiang Mai's tourism business, it is not enough to woo European visitors with the standard sit-down dinner and traditional Lanna-style dance show.
Russians give Pattaya a big miss
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/12/2014
» The sharp devaluation of Russia's rouble has dealt a big blow to Thai tourism with falling reservations from Russian tourists during this high season.
Ministry targets Songkran tourism boost
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/12/2014
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will introduce measures aimed at boosting domestic tourism during next April's Songkran festival.
Scenic Pai ways
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2014
» The hit Chinese comedy Lost in Thailand (2012) made Chiang Mai a hot destination for tourists from China, and now it is weaving its spell to revive the fortunes of Mae Hong Son province, particularly Pai district.
Chiang Mai coalition urged
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/12/2014
» Chiang Mai: Private tourism operators and the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (CMPAO) are being urged to play a more active role in promoting the northern province.