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TAT sees B885bn in Q1 as tourism up 5%
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/05/2019
» Thailand posted income of around 885 billion baht from tourism in the first quarter this year, thanks to a 5% increase in foreign and Thai tourists, says the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Pattaya turning 60 with plans for tourist activities
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/05/2019
» Pattaya, a tourism destination in Chon Buri province, celebrates its 60th anniversary next month and has plans for marketing campaigns and promotions throughout the year.
Small operators ready to shine at shows
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/05/2019
» Tourism operators in smaller provinces should get a chance to showcase products and services on the international stage at World Travel Market and ITB Berlin as part of the government's attempt to boost tourism to these areas.
Centara plans for 134 hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/05/2019
» Centara Hotel and Resorts has committed to operate as many as 134 hotels, up from the current 76 properties, once a five-year growth plan is completed.
Tour operators want better marine protection system
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2019
» The temporary closure for rehabilitation of several famous marine national parks and coastal sites, including Maya Bay and the Similan and Surin islands in southern Thailand, and more recently Samae San island on the east coast, has drawn mixed reactions from stakeholders.
TAT seeks Nordic growth
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/06/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to use travel technology to expand tourism in the Nordic market, where more than 80% of travellers are independent tourists and there are many repeat visitors.
Akaryn debuts 'unique touch' overseas
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/06/2019
» Akaryn Hotel Group is expanding overseas for the first time with the launch of two hotels in Bali, Indonesia and Hoi An, Vietnam to officially open next year.
Small hotels set to legalise ventures
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/06/2019
» Some 5,000 non-registered small hotels are expected to legalise their business after a recent order issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Luring guests off the beaten track
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/06/2019
» Tourism in second-tier provinces is in the spotlight as a key driver to generate income and jobs for rural communities, with promotional campaigns and tax perks on offer.
Thai tourism still wounded
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/06/2019
» Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the fatal tour boat accident in Phuket, and Thai tourism is still paying the price from the incident.