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Warning over new hotel regulations
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2023
» New ministerial regulations allowing places of accommodation with no more than eight rooms and 30 guests to be excluded from the hotel business would lead to a 15-20% loss of tourism revenue and an increase in safety risks, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
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Younger Asian tourists opt for cheaper regional holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/04/2024
» With travel costs soaring, more tourists from Asia-Pacific are opting for intra-regional trips, particularly Gen Z and millennials, as a majority of younger adults want to save up for trips, according to Marriott International.
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Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
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Concerts, events hold revenue promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2024
» With an ambitious target to secure 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2025, the Pheu Thai-led government faces a tremendous challenge as revenue totalled 2.09 billion last year.
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Airbnb registers focus on local experiences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/04/2024
» Thailand recorded strong demand among small groups and solo travel last year, while tourists stayed longer to explore local experiences, according to accommodation-sharing platform Airbnb.
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Index Creative points to hub status requirements
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/04/2024
» To position Thailand as a regional event hub, the government needs to elevate traditional events and invest in licensed international events while developing infrastructure and offering incentives, says Index Creative Village Plc, an event organiser and marketing company.
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Threefold increase in Thai AirAsia's bookings to China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» Following the implementation of the permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China, Thai AirAsia has reported that bookings from Thailand to destinations in mainland China have experienced a threefold increase.
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Labour minister backs legal casinos
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come out in support of legalising casinos in Thailand, saying it would stimulate the economy and create at least 50,000 jobs across five regions.
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Dusit suggests more tourism segments
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» To achieve the government's target of 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, Thailand needs to attract more segments apart from leisure travellers to compete with other destinations, said Dusit International.
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AWC still bullish on Songkran bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/03/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is unfazed by the smog in Chiang Mai as it still anticipates strong bookings for hotels and restaurants next month during the Songkran festival.
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