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Trump tariffs put tourism on edge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Uncertainty over the Chinese market and the effect of US President Donald Trump's policies are the most critical factors for the tourism industry in the first half, as airlines and hoteliers consider market trends after the high season.
Philippines sees up to $6bn of investments in casinos
Reuters, Published on 19/03/2024
» MANILA - Foreign and domestic firms are expected to invest much as $6 billion in the Philippines' casino sector in the next five years, the head of its gaming regulator said, bolstering its status among Asia's top gambling destinations as competition increases.
Dusit eyes several new hotels abroad
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2023
» Dusit International plans to open more than 10 new hotels overseas next year, banking on improving travel demand.
Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
Thai hotels set sights on global growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/02/2023
» Thai hospitality is globally recognised for its unique service standards, which have assisted many homegrown hotel companies in their international expansion over the past few decades.
Airline group pushes sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2022
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for more commitments to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from producers and airlines next year to help them hit net-zero targets, although Thai Airways has not yet agreed to purchase the fuel.
Korean Air to check all Airbus A330 fleet after runway overshoot
Bloomberg, Published on 02/11/2022
» Korean Air Lines Co will inspect the remaining 24 Airbus SE A330 aircraft in its fleet after one overshot a runway in the Philippines last month, the carrier’s president said Wednesday.
The fight for press freedom is local
Asia focus, Jos Midas Bartman, Published on 20/06/2022
» A macabre political thriller recently unfolded in the Philippine province of Palawan, an island known mostly for its rich biodiversity and pristine beaches.
Dusit Thani lands long-term credit loan
Business, Published on 07/10/2021
» SET-listed hospitality giant Dusit Thani has secured a long-term credit loan of an undisclosed value from Bangkok Bank.
Hotels slim down
Business, Pawika Thienwongpetch, Published on 25/12/2020
» Covid-19 has brought radical changes to the hospitality industry, for which most owners and operators were unprepared. Adaptability and upskilling have become key factors in the survival of an industry that revolves around services through human presence and interactions, especially when revenue streams are not flowing.