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Airline projects robust revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2024
» Bangkok Airways projects 20% growth this year in passenger revenue as demand revives and the company adjusts its pricing strategy, with forward bookings robust for Songkran and the second quarter.
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.
Call for visa-free travel between India, Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Tourism operators have urged the government to discuss a long-term mutual visa-free scheme between Thailand and India, which is set to become the third-largest economy in 2027.
Minor uses asset-light strategy
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2024
» SET-listed Minor International projects its room rate to grow this year and targets 200-250 new hotels and 1,000 restaurants in three years.
Sector banking on Chinese New Year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2024
» Chinese arrivals during the Lunar New Year holiday are expected to total 20,000 to 25,000 per day, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry said the target of 3.5 trillion baht in revenue and 40 million foreign arrivals this year set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains a challenge, but it plans to drive spending and longer stays through soft power products, events and safety measures.
Japan disasters unlikely to deter Thais
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/01/2024
» Thai tourists are likely to continue flocking to Japan despite earthquakes, airplane fireballs and high travel costs, helping that country remain the top destination for the outbound market this year, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Hotels face staff shortages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2023
» Hospitality businesses in popular destinations are dealing with staff shortages, according to Amora Hotels & Resorts, which operates hotels in Thailand and Australia.
Aviation tech investments pick up after pandemic
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2023
» Aviation operators are investing greater amounts in technology to offset the slow post-pandemic recovery of human resources, which is lagging growing travel demand, according to SITA, an aviation IT provider.