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Making tourism better for the future
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 03/01/2019
» The timetable for the general election in February is set, and if voting takes place, the existing government will have a short period of time to complete its agenda.
Tourism faces headwinds
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 28/12/2018
» Trade wars, geopolitics and rising interest rates are factors that could impede Thailand's tourism industry in the coming year, experts warn.
UHG reveals blueprint for 5 hotels in 3 years
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 25/12/2018
» UHG, a local hotel chain formally known as Urban Hospitality Group, plans to invest in five new hotels in Bangkok worth 3 billion baht over the next three years to capitalise on the young tourist market.
Hotels expand despite low room prices
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 22/12/2018
» Foreign and local investors continue to expand their hotels in Thailand to cope with tourism growth, but the sector is being challenged as the average room rate here has remained the lowest among big cities in Southeast Asia.
Survey: Thais keen on exotic trips, but go the usual route
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 13/12/2018
» More Thai travellers are interested in exotic destinations within the region and beyond. But many of their destinations will remain unchanged because of proximity and familiarity, according to a survey by Skyscanner.
EEC tabbed for tourism lift
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/11/2018
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry says the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative could help boost tourism and small business in a greater area along the Eastern Seaboard.
TCEB bent on snaring larger Mice numbers
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 13/11/2018
» Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) projects some 35.9 million Mice travellers next fiscal year, contributing total income of 221.5 billion baht.
Indian budget carrier GoAir sets sights on Phuket
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 25/10/2018
» India's budget airline GoAir has entered the Thai market, operating five direct flights to Phuket, marking its first international route.
Tourism operators press for policy salve
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 22/10/2018
» Tourism business leaders have called for the government to use measures and campaigns to boost tourism from other markets if there is no concrete plan to reclaim arrivals from China.
Airlines prepare for arrival surge
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 10/10/2018
» Airlines are launching marketing efforts and promotions to capitalise on higher projected arrivals in the coming high season.