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Tourism puts its faith in Pheu Thai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/08/2023
» Tourism operators are hopeful a government can be formed by Pheu Thai as the party has a track record of governing, with the sector eager for state measures to continue effective tourism policies and eliminate ongoing obstacles.
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CFR upbeat on Chinese New Year spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Overall expenditure during Chinese New Year is expected to grow by at least 5-10% from the level recorded last year, driven by government incentives and promotional campaigns in the private sector, as Thais could spend up to 31% more than during the regular period, according to Central Food Retail (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores.
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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).
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Outbound travel set for Lunar New Year dip
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/01/2023
» Outbound travel is expected to slow during Chinese New Year as people spent their travel budget during the New Year holiday, with the market reviving in late March if airfares dip.
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New Year celebrations not cancelled yet, officials say
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.
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Workers to get New Year wage hike
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/09/2023
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has pledged to raise the minimum wage to an appropriate level next year, but the benchmark of 400 baht per day would not be applied to all sectors as some, such as tourism, already surpass that threshold.
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China market poised to surge in Q4
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2023
» Luxury hotel operators are expecting the Chinese market to pick up stronger late this year as there were no notable bookings from the mainland in the first quarter.
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Marriott plans to open 8 new properties this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/01/2023
» Marriott International wants to continue hiking room rates to secure growth in Thailand this year, while it aims to open eight more properties.
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Younger Asian tourists opt for cheaper regional holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/04/2024
» With travel costs soaring, more tourists from Asia-Pacific are opting for intra-regional trips, particularly Gen Z and millennials, as a majority of younger adults want to save up for trips, according to Marriott International.
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Rising expenses add to hotels' woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2024
» Hotel operators anticipate high expenses from power bills, food prices and labour wages as the low season arrives amid scorching temperatures.
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