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Report: Thai hotel rates increased 3% in 2025
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2026
» The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.
Trump picks new Federal Reserve chief
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday chose former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when Jerome Powell’s leadership term ends in May, giving a frequent Fed critic a chance to put his idea of monetary policy “regime change” into practice.
IHG to add nearly 40 hotels to Thai portfolio in 3-5 years
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thailand still has an undersupply of hotel rooms, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which aims to add nearly 40 hotels here in 3-5 years, adding the next government should address the strong currency.
Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
Tourism market gains from China-Japan spat seen limited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Amid tensions between China and Japan, Thai tourism might not see an abrupt surge in Chinese arrivals this high season due to limited flight capacity and high competition in the region, while the government has been criticised for failing to address obstacles to tourism.
See the World Differently with Avalon Waterways
Published on 11/11/2025
» If your idea of travel perfection involves waking up to the serene rhythm of a river, sipping fine wine in a centuries-old village, or exploring vibrant cities without the crowds, Avalon Waterways may just be your perfect travel companion.
Secrets to Successful Hotel Openings Revealed
Published on 20/10/2025
» The hospitality industry is undergoing a transformation unlike any other in its history. Shaped by shifting lifestyle trends, evolving travel patterns, cutting-edge technologies, and the growing imperative of sustainability, guest expectations have never been higher. Yet behind the glitz of new brands and bold concepts, a quieter revolution is unfolding one centred on the mechanics of successful hotel openings.
Hong Kongers undeterred by Japan's plan to tackle overtourism through taxes
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/08/2025
» Hong Kongers' enthusiasm for travelling to Japan is expected to remain robust even as more municipalities in the country plan to impose lodging taxes to ease overtourism, according to industry leaders.
Forward bookings dip amid border row
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» Foreign forward bookings for Thailand have started to feel the pinch due to the Thai-Cambodian border tensions, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), while Chanthaburi tourism operators reported cancellations from foreign tourists for the remainder of the year.