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Tourism to launch BFF campaign
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/03/2014
» The tourism industry quickly welcomed the decision by the caretaker government on Tuesday to lift the emergency decree, and expressed hope travel advisories issued by foreign countries also will soon end.
Political turmoil takes toll
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/02/2014
» The worsening political turmoil is prompting some tourism-related agencies to revise down this year's arrivals and revenue projections.
Political turmoil hits Elite Card sales to foreign tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), operator of the Thailand Elite Card, says the political unrest has hit sales of the incentive card to international tourists.
Hard-hit hotels ready for price war
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/01/2014
» A hotel price war is expected in Bangkok once the political turmoil ends. Tourism-related businesses expect to see losses from the anti-government protests that began last November at the start of the high season.
Operators seek to limit tourism blow
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/01/2014
» Tourism operators are preparing measures to deal with the planned Bangkok shutdown next Monday.
Shutdown threatens tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/01/2014
» A plan by the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee to shut down Bangkok will affect the tourism business during the coming long holidays of Chinese New Year.
Hotels expect quick recovery from turmoil
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 24/12/2013
» Despite the rising temperature of political conflicts, international hotel chains remain confident that Thailand's tourism industry will bounce back quickly from any damage.
Resort holiday boom on back of cooler politics, weather
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/12/2013
» Popular resort destinations near Bangkok will be bustling from Dec 5-10 thanks to the positive atmosphere from easing political tensions.
Khao San NY countdown faces axe
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/12/2013
» The New Year countdown on Khao San Road may be cancelled if the protest on Ratchadamnoen Avenue becomes prolonged and the Internal Security Act (ISA) remains in effect until then, says the Khao San Road Business Association.
Fallout may hit tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/11/2013
» The political conflict may affect the Thai tourism industry if the situation prolongs until the first quarter of next year.