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SCG expects gradual growth as costs soar
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/07/2022
» SET‑listed SCG Ceramics, a subsidiary of SCG Cement-Building Materials, expects gradual growth in the second half amid rising energy costs and inflation, prompting the firm to bank on export markets and renovation projects to offset losses.
Governor gets backing to extend nightlife hours to 2am
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/06/2022
» Tourism operators are supporting the Bangkok governor's proposal to extend nightlife hours until 2am and lift the outdoor mask mandate to boost tourism demand and attract workers back to the industry.
TAT upgrades tourist arrivals forecast
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has readjusted its estimate for foreign arrivals this year after seeing the target of 1 million visitors per month come earlier than expected.
Robinhood soft launches hotel booking service
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/05/2022
» Robinhood Travel, a Thai online travel agent platform, has introduced the first phase of its hotel booking service, aiming to become a top three player in the first year of operation.
Over half of hotel operators post losses
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/03/2022
» Some 63% of hotels recorded losses as average occupancy lingered below 30% despite the renewed Test & Go scheme, according to the hotel business operator sentiment index for February.
Robinhood eyes slice of travel market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/11/2021
» Robinhood Travel, a Thai online travel agent platform, aims to gain an 8-10% market share during its first year of operation, and reach the No 2 spot for travel and food platforms in the urban segment over the next 3-5 years.
Airlines give up on state's soft loans
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/11/2021
» The long-awaited soft loans for local airlines valued at 5 billion baht have failed to materialise as there is no further support from the government to shore up the aviation business, while Bangkok Airways is banking on a recovery in international tourism to help revive its profits.
AQ hotels see occupancy rates plummet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/09/2021
» Alternative quarantine (AQ) hotels are enduring their lowest occupancy rates, amid signs that infection levels have peaked and speculation that the quarantine period could be reduced.
Operators of spas anticipate headway
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/09/2021
» Spa operators are hoping the country's reopening and the resumption of domestic tourism in the last quarter will help their businesses, bruised by prolonged lockdown orders.
Robinhood unveils online travel agent
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/08/2021
» The food delivery platform Robinhood is expanding into tourism with a new one-stop online travel agent (OTA) called Robinhood Travel that boasts a zero gross profit policy, like its initial app.