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Staying afloat in a turbulent market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/03/2024
» With tourists from around the world flocking back to Thailand, tourism operators are competing by upgrading their quality and offering unique services to capture strong demand.
Smoking out the truth up north
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» In the early months of recent years, residents in northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, have braced for choking PM2.5 air pollution.
BWH Hotels looks to Asia-Pacific
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2024
» BWH Hotels, the operator of Best Western Hotels and Resorts, will focus on intraregional guests for its properties in Asia and Thailand this year, as ongoing geopolitical tensions have hampered long-haul travel, while targeting 16-20 new hotels in the region.
Experts assess fallout from Move Forward Party ruling
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Constitutional Court ruling should not affect government stability or the tourism industry, according to Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president Chamnan Srisawat.
Faith travel remains evergreen
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2024
» In the aftermath of the pandemic, faith tourism has emerged as a trend as more people seek peace of mind and motivation.
Clearer skies ahead for resilient Thai AirAsia
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Aviation was among the industries hit the hardest during the pandemic.
Economic woes fetter return of Chinese Mice market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2023
» Chinese exhibitors have rebounded to only half of the level posted in 2019 because of economic woes and limited flights.
Industry keen on change of ministers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/08/2023
» Tourism operators welcome speculation on the new cabinet, with the Tourism and Sports Ministry forecast to be headed by the leading political party, Pheu Thai, which has vowed to stimulate the industry through various mechanisms.
Smaller hotels struggling to cope with increasing costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/08/2023
» Despite the upcoming lower power tariff, midscale and small hotels are still facing a surge in expenses due to high interest rates, while their rate of revenue growth lags behind those of five-star properties.
TAT maintains target of 200m domestic tourism trips in 2023
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/08/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has retained its target of 200 million domestic tourism trips this year despite tepid consumption.