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ATTA confident of new Chinese invasion
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/07/2016
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is not worried about a possible boycott by Chinese tourists after criticism of their behaviour.
Hoteliers fret over rising operation costs, wage hike
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/07/2016
» Despite a tourism boom, hoteliers are worried they will face higher operation costs, especially from a possible minimum wage rise next year.
Minister defends Chinese
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/07/2016
» The government is hopeful that Sino-Thai relations will remain intact despite growing negative attitudes of northern Thai people towards ill-mannered Chinese tourists.
TAT to woo quality, big-spending Germans
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/07/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to draw more high-quality German tourists, who are not expected to have been affected by the EU's economic problems.
Samed Resorts hit by price war
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/07/2016
» The current economic slowdown and price war among hoteliers have pushed Samed Resorts Group, the largest hotel operator on the Rayong province island, to look for new markets and a good mix of guests.
Koh Samui makeover aims to entice Thai travellers
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/07/2016
» Koh Samui is being transformed from an expensive destination for foreign tourists into an affordable, high-end place for Thai holiday-makers.
TAT board revises down income target for 2017
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/07/2016
» The board of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised down its target for tourism-related income next year, citing concerns about economic problems and the political situation after the charter referendum.
Thai Travel Agents Association sets sights on Taiwan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/07/2016
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is confident that Taiwan will become a new popular tourist destination if the country approves a visa exemption for Thai citizens.
Foreign film shoots in line for more perks
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2016
» Revenue from foreign movies shot in Thailand is expected to reach at least 9 billion baht within two years after the launch of a cash rebate programme next year, according to the Tourism Department.
Outbound tour vendors hold breath
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/06/2016
» Tour operators hope outbound tourism will bounce back in the last quarter of this year after slowing down the past few months because of the sluggish economy.