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Demand for private jets on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/07/2024
» The business jet market in Asia has become more diverse without any significant domination by China, thanks to growing numbers of clients across the region who are opting for private aircraft to enhance their operations, according to Dassault Aviation.
SAT-1 terminal's lounges at Suvarnabhumi drawing few passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2024
» Airport lounges and day rooms at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province remain quiet due to lack of international flights despite having been open for almost a year, according to Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels.
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
AirAsia flights back to normal after global IT outage
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2024
» Thai AirAsia says the global IT outage on Friday delayed 200 of its flights, affecting about 40,000 passengers, but the airline managed to operate every scheduled flight.
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2024
» Two consecutive national holidays this month are expected to generate 18.3 billion baht in tourism revenue from 5 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
ANA preserves load factor on Thailand-Japan routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/07/2024
» Despite a weak yen, Japanese carrier ANA has maintained the load factor on Thailand-Japan routes at the same robust level as 2019, with more of its passengers being Thai tourists as well as long-haul travellers transiting in Japan.
Hotel price hikes ruled out amid poor tourist spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2024
» Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels, has observed tightened spending power among domestic tourists, prompting the company to rely on sales volume instead of raising prices.
TAT focuses on high value, sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In order to fix the low level of competitiveness of Thai tourism, the industry must shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven strategy, said the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Illegal tour firms adopt new tactics
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/07/2024
» More than a hundred tour operators are at risk of breaking the law for using nominees or a price-dumping strategy, while new fraudulent tactics offer cheap tours disguised as direct sales or multi-level marketing companies, according to Thailand's Tourism Department.