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Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2024
» Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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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.
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Confidence index underwhelms in first quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/04/2024
» The tourism confidence index for the first quarter is lower than normal, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), attributed to lower revenue for tourism operators and deflation risks.
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Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/02/2024
» Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.
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Call for visa-free travel between India, Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Tourism operators have urged the government to discuss a long-term mutual visa-free scheme between Thailand and India, which is set to become the third-largest economy in 2027.
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Europeans drive up room rates in the South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/02/2024
» Longer stays from European guests helped drive room revenue in the first quarter in southern provinces, as room rates set a new record despite a small number of Chinese tourists.
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Hotels not keen on e-receipt system
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2024
» Hotel operators say the Easy E-Receipt scheme may not benefit the tourism industry, as those who are eligible to use this tax rebate may opt for shopping instead.
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Tourism operators highlight Northeast
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2023
» When talking about tourism destinations, only a few visitors might consider visiting the Northeast, or Isan, as most foreigners still flock to established destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.
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Chiang Mai hotels banking on casual staff
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/11/2023
» Hotels in Chiang Mai are poised to hire more casual staff to save on costs and reduce risk from slow foreign market growth and the seasonal haze, while those operating in Phuket are hiring more new graduates to meet demand.
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Little impact from extending stays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/11/2023
» Extending the length of stay for all markets enjoying visa exemptions may not create much impact except for long-haul markets, while the government might have to hike costs to look after foreign tourists, say hoteliers.
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