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China visa deal sees bookings rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/03/2024
» As the permanent visa exemption between Thailand and China takes effect, airlines and tour operators reported a surge of bookings from Thai travellers during the Songkran holiday to May, with some routes containing more Thai passengers than Chinese.
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/02/2024
» Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.
Europeans drive up room rates in the South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/02/2024
» Longer stays from European guests helped drive room revenue in the first quarter in southern provinces, as room rates set a new record despite a small number of Chinese tourists.
Songkran travel prospects mediocre
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2024
» Outbound trips during the Songkran holiday will not be robust despite the extra day, attributed to costly airfares and concerns over deflation risk, while the 21-day "Water Festival" campaign is likely to attract more foreign tourists than the domestic market, according to travel agents.
Ministry bullish on luring 35m foreign arrivals this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is confident the country can attract 35 million foreign visitors this year after 3 million arrived in the first month, while tourism operators say expensive tour packages will not affect Chinese tourists from second-tier cities.
Organiser upbeat on growing expenditure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2024
» Growing expenditure at food and packaging trade shows signifies a recovering economy and positive momentum for business tourism this year, with Thailand remaining a popular destination for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment, according to trade show organiser Informa Markets Thailand.
Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry said the target of 3.5 trillion baht in revenue and 40 million foreign arrivals this year set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains a challenge, but it plans to drive spending and longer stays through soft power products, events and safety measures.
TAT banking on Muay Thai visa
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/01/2024
» The Thai tourism industry is unfazed by intense competition in the soft power arena, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) banking on the unique Muay Thai visa to attract more visitors.
Tourism target seen as ambitious
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2024
» Tourism operators see the government's goal of 40 million foreign arrivals as a challenge, considering high travel expenses, sluggish demand in populous markets such as China and Russia, and competition from neighbouring countries.
Pattaya Floating Market laments slowdown of tour groups
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/12/2023
» The operator of Pattaya Floating Market says attracting a large volume of tourists, especially Chinese tour groups, is still an essential part of reviving the tourism industry as it urges the authorities to attempt to reverse the image of Thailand as an unsafe destination.