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TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.
Korean arrivals expected to hit 1m mark in third quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/06/2023
» The number of Korean tourists visiting Thailand is projected to hit 1 million in the third quarter of this year, while the Korea Tourism Organization also wants to attract more Thai tourists via smart tourism products.
Airlines set the stage for green jet fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2023
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recommends public financing and diversifying production sources for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Bangkok urged to woo business tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/06/2023
» Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.
Online agents upbeat on growth outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/06/2023
» Global online travel agents (OTAs) remain bullish about Thai tourism growth this year, driven by a strong wave of arrivals.
Indian tourism hit by rising travel costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/06/2023
» Inbound tourism operators for the Indian market have voiced concerns over the slow processing of visa applications, high airfares and an increase in the outbound tax rate from India, as these factors could result in fewer visitors from the subcontinent, causing the Thai government to miss its target of 2 million this year.
Marriott optimistic on revenue improvement in Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/06/2023
» Marriott International expects to maintain positive revenue per available room (RevPar) for its properties in Asia, which has already exceeded levels posted in 2019.
TAT forecasts tourism revenue of B3tn in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident the industry can garner revenue of 3 trillion baht next year, matching the level of 2019.
Traveloka reports uptick in demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2023
» International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.
TAT to boost safety measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2023
» With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.