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Stagnant tourism hits Onyx revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/11/2025
» Onyx Hospitality reported flat revenue per available room (RevPar) in Thailand due to sluggish tourism, prompting the company to delay launching funding for its real estate investment trust (REIT) until next year.
Centara targets 15% revenue growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite a tourism contraction nationwide, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) still expects a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue per available room (RevPar) in 2025, driven by the high season and strong arrivals from European and Indian markets.
Wellness tourism the way forward
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.
Supply chain disruption hampering carriers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/11/2025
» Supply chain disruption has caused aircraft delivery delays, hampering airline fleet strategy and leading a carrier to cease operations in the case of AirJapan.
Tourism bodies call for additional measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2025
» With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures such as tax incentives for organisers of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) events.
Chiang Mai tourism weathers the storm
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa has yet to significantly affect tourism in Chiang Mai because it is still low season, with flash floods occurring only in certain areas for a short period, and operators in the area more concerned about the strong baht steering short-haul tourists towards Vietnam.
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Strong baht a high-season challenge
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» The appreciation of the baht to a four-year high could affect inbound tourism during the upcoming high season, although attractive room rates and cheaper international flights should still help attract visitors to Thailand.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2025
» With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and 15 billion baht in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.