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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.
State urged to develop integrated transport
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/07/2016
» The government should develop other transport modes such as cruise travel to relieve congestion at major airports, says Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld.
'Well Travel' show to play up Thailand
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/07/2016
» Thai tourism products and destinations will be indirectly promoted on Well Travel, a TV documentary to be hosted by Hollywood star Brooke Shields.
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.
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).
Vietnam's rise worries TAT
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is concerned that Vietnam, a rising star in Asean, will draw more South Korean tourists away from the Kingdom.
Government urged to improve safety for tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/06/2016
» Repeated accidents are undermining the Thai tourism industry's competitiveness, and concerned parties have urged the government to seriously address the problem.
Phuket hoteliers cash in on high land prices
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/06/2016
» A number of hoteliers in Phuket are selling off their properties to profit from land prices that have soared 400% in just over a decade, driven by the rapid growth in residential property.
Phuket to get events venue
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/06/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation are looking forward to the revival of the shelved International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) project on the resort island.
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.