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HHR lays out hotel expansion plans
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/02/2022
» Hampton Hotel and Residence Management (HHR) wants to operate 18 hotels, mostly in the economy segment, by 2028 as it aims to become a top 5 local brand in terms of units within five years.
Push for bubbles amid tourism drive
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/02/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to continue travel bubble discussions with short-haul destinations following this week's resumption of the Test & Go scheme.
Local tourism prospers amid interest in Naga Cave
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/02/2022
» Local tourism is reaping a windfall from the rising popularity of Naga Cave located at Phu Langka National Park in Bung Kan which has become a social media sensation as celebrities and locals flock to see the giant snake-shaped rock.
Call to expand tour subsidy scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/02/2022
» Tour operators are urging the government to increase the quota for locals joining Tour Teaw Thai, a tour package subsidy, to stimulate more demand from frequent users.
Dusit retains strategy for hotel openings this year
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/01/2022
» SET-listed Dusit International is maintaining its plan for hotel openings this year, focusing on an asset-light model and preparing a comprehensive strategy for long-term success.
Oil spill endangers fragile recovery on Koh Samet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/01/2022
» An oil spill flowing towards Koh Samet is dampening the island's tourism outlook as operators could face an influx of cancellations, as happened with a previous leak at Ao Phrao in July 2013.
Airlines eye revival of Test & Go scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/01/2022
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) hopes the government resumes the Test & Go scheme as soon as possible to support a tourism recovery.
Subsidy slashed amid tepid travel
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/01/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will reduce the budget for the "Tour Teaw Thai" tour package subsidy programme, while slashing the scheme's projected tour packages from a million to 200,000 amid weak demand.
Ministry pushes for Test & Go redux
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/01/2022
» The expected resumption of the Test & Go tourism scheme in February should allow the country to attract at least 8 million tourists this year, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Hoteliers want 90% tax cut extended
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/01/2022
» Hoteliers are urging the government to extend the 90% reduction of the land and buildings tax for another two years or collect a new levy of 20-30% instead as the tourism industry is far from recovering.