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Bangkok urged to woo business tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/06/2023
» Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.
Hotels seek cut in power charges
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/04/2023
» Hotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending.
Outbound travel set for Lunar New Year dip
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/01/2023
» Outbound travel is expected to slow during Chinese New Year as people spent their travel budget during the New Year holiday, with the market reviving in late March if airfares dip.
TAT estimates 3.14m domestic trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts domestic tourism to tally 3.14 million trips during the New Year holiday, generating 11.2 billion baht, with the northern region posting the highest occupancy rate at 78%.
Phuket hotels lack workers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/12/2022
» A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.
Operators see demand warm up as weather cools
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2022
» With the arrival of the cool season and festive year-end holidays, tourism sentiment should improve for both the domestic and international travel markets, says an airline executive.
Floods hit Chiang Mai hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/10/2022
» Hoteliers in Chiang Mai are staying alert to the flooding situation as some of them relocate their guests, while bookings this month might be slower due to the severe weather, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Governor backs 4am closing times
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2022
» The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.