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Trump tariffs put tourism on edge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Uncertainty over the Chinese market and the effect of US President Donald Trump's policies are the most critical factors for the tourism industry in the first half, as airlines and hoteliers consider market trends after the high season.
Weak baht unlikely to hit Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/10/2023
» The outbound travel market is not expected to be critically affected by the weak baht and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange as prospective tourists with purchasing power are ready to travel during the cool season, while airlines are increasing flights.
EVA and TAT Promote Thailand as a Preferred Global Destination
Published on 31/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and EVA Airways Corporation (EVA) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to collaborate on promoting Thai tourism as a preferred destination across EVA’s extensive global route network, with the aim of increasing the number of visitors from key markets to the kingdom.
BYD electric buses delivered in Japan's Hokkaido
Xinhua, Published on 26/02/2023
» KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan: Chinese automaker BYD has delivered a batch of electric buses to the city of Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido prefecture, amid the region's electrification and carbon neutral efforts.
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches exclusive rate for flag carrier's passengers
Business, Published on 03/02/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR), Thailand's leading hotel operator, has announced a partnership with Thai Airways (THAI) to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the July opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, CHR's first property in Japan.
Package tours from Taiwan spike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/11/2022
» Pent-up demand from Taiwan has accelerated the growth of Thai tourism the last two months as tour package sales from a travel fair exceeded expectations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific to ramp up flights to top destinations
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/10/2022
» Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has said it will add hundreds of flights to popular destinations such as Japan and the United Kingdom during the last two months of this year, as the company resumed travel to five other locations.
Thai AirAsia X to honour paid bookings
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/06/2022
» Thai AirAsia X is committing to paying a refund in full to all 6,500 paid bookings during the two years of the pandemic, even as the airline is undergoing bankruptcy.
Pricey Japan packages set to go on sale
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/05/2022
» Outbound tour operators are preparing to offer Japan packages next month, with prices expected to be 30-40% more expensive than those sold prior to the pandemic, mainly because of visa requirements, Covid-19 testing and soaring operational costs.
Pair of Yubari melons fetch 3 million yen
Business, Published on 27/05/2022
» SAPPORO: A pair of premium melons in Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido fetched three million yen ($23,550) at the year's first auction yesterday, exceeding last year's winning bid by 10%.