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Thais skimp on dining during trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
High hopes for new tourism minister
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2024
» Now the new cabinet line-up has been settled, tourism operators are calling for greater unity between each ministry and related authorities to continue with the plan of making Thailand a tourism and aviation hub.
Younger Asian tourists opt for cheaper regional holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/04/2024
» With travel costs soaring, more tourists from Asia-Pacific are opting for intra-regional trips, particularly Gen Z and millennials, as a majority of younger adults want to save up for trips, according to Marriott International.
Rising expenses add to hotels' woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2024
» Hotel operators anticipate high expenses from power bills, food prices and labour wages as the low season arrives amid scorching temperatures.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
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).
Following Songkran binge, Pattaya hotels exhale for Wan Lai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/04/2024
» Hotels in Pattaya and nearby provinces have recorded lower occupancy rates during the "Wan Lai Songkran festival", while hoteliers noted weaknesses in the promotional strategy for the 21-day Songkran celebration.
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
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.
Accor puts focus on extended-stay market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand can expect stronger demand from long-stay travellers as more visitors blend leisure with business trips, while Accor said the country posted the strongest performance among neighbouring countries hosting its hotels in the region last year.