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Operators unfazed by Mideast situation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2024
» Tourism operators view the Israel-Iran conflict and Dubai floods as having a short-term impact on long-haul arrivals, while outbound tourists remain hesitant about visiting the region amid the ongoing conflict.
Songkran expected to provide revenue kick-start in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/04/2024
» Although the second quarter is considered the low season, Thai tourism is forecast to earn 614 billion baht in revenue as domestic trips exceed the first-quarter tally thanks to Songkran events this month, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.
Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.
Centel targets ambitious revenue increase
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2024
» Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) has allocated capital expenditure of 13-20 billion baht for the next three years, in a bid to double the revenue of its food and hotel business by 2029.
TAT eyes B24.4bn from Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Songkran festival is expected to generate 24.4 billion baht during the five-day holiday, drawing 510,000 foreign travellers and 4.29 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
Operators justify need to hire foreign labour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thailand is still encountering problems concerning migrant workers employed in the tourism sector who have entered the country illegally by exploiting visa-free privileges, especially in the country's sex industry, while operators urge the government to legalise sex work.
Pizza Company sees 15% sales growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/02/2024
» Unfazed by the public's weakened purchasing power and the declining food delivery trend in the country, The Pizza Company is upbeat about achieving a 15% sales growth this year, largely thanks to its guaranteed 20-minute delivery service and strategic focus on attracting a younger customer base.
Songkran travel prospects mediocre
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2024
» Outbound trips during the Songkran holiday will not be robust despite the extra day, attributed to costly airfares and concerns over deflation risk, while the 21-day "Water Festival" campaign is likely to attract more foreign tourists than the domestic market, according to travel agents.