Special deal at Le Méridien Chiang Rai Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort has launched its Wonder Wednesdays promotion where customers who book one night will get one night free. Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023
Surging India market presents opportunities With India overtaking China as the most populous country, tourism operators see an opportunity for Thailand, especially among the young generation and the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment. Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023
Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours As a popular tourism destination, Thailand expects to welcome at least 25 million foreigners this year, with roughly 5 million from China, representing 50% of the Chinese visitor total in 2019. Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2023
Country celebrates Thai New Year Thailand on Thursday officially began celebrating Songkran, or Thai New Year, with locals and foreigners alike flocking to major sites and splashing water on each other nationwide after a three-year suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2023
TAT optimistic about reaching long-haul market target Stronger air traffic in the summer, with a projection of more than 98,000 flights, should help each long-haul market to exceed 1 million visitors by the end of this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2023
Festival set to sizzle this year Amid expectations of a livelier retail atmosphere this year than last, retail and wholesale operators in major regions of the country are working hard to plan various activities to stimulate spending during this year's Songkran festival. Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2023
The power of travel partnerships In the deep waters off Phuket, hobby divers scour the sea to pick up garbage on holiday. Elsewhere, in one of Thailand's many villages, visitors are engrossed in baking banana bread using locally sourced ingredients. These activities are now in vogue, as the rise of sustainable tourism in the Land… Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023
Airfares could spike after Opec cut Airlines are expecting higher airfares than usual during the upcoming low season as oil cartel Opec and its allies announced production cuts. Bangkok Post · Apr 6, 2023
Michelin Guide, TAT extend their partnership through 2026 The Michelin Guide Thailand has helped to generate more than 842 million baht for the tourism economy during its first five-year contract with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting in 2017, according to the agency. Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023
TAT expects B18.5bn from holiday The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the Songkran holiday to generate total revenue of 18.5 billion baht, with domestic trips exceeding the 2019 level based on pent-up demand. Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023
TAT downplays China woes The Tourism Authority (TAT) has played down concerns about monopolised foreign tourism businesses and zero-dollar tours, as long as strict law enforcement and collaboration with Beijing continues, while Thailand is targeting high-value tourists over volume. Bangkok Post · Apr 3, 2023
TAT festival targets four key regions The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will run a series of events dubbed "Water Festival 2023" in four regions between April 13 and 16, 2023, in conjunction with Thai Beverage Public Co Ltd (ThaiBev) and other partners. Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023
TAT raises expectations for Chinese visitors this year The target for inbound Chinese tourists this year has been upgraded to 6-7 million from 5 million, with more than 250,000 of them scheduled to visit Thailand in April, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023
TAT touts wellness industry strengths Thailand has competitive advantages to strengthen wellness and medical tourism, both in terms of certified facilities and lower prices, than international players, according to The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023
Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023 TAT to monitor tourism impact of SVB Economic concerns stemming from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will not affect long-haul visitors to Thailand in the short term as pent-up demand should support the market, but officials plan to monitor the long-term impact, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023 Central upbeat on luxury stores in Europe Central Group remains confident that its luxury department stores in Europe won't be affected by inflation as they targeted high-end customers, while Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) expects its revenue this year to exceed the level recorded in 2019.
Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023 Cashing in on superstition In an uncertain world, people become anxious or worried for various reasons, including emerging diseases and epidemics, high living costs, war and job instability.
Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023 Hotel scheme generates B1.25bn Domestic tourists spent more than 1.25 billion baht on hotel bookings during the fifth phase of the "We Travel Together" scheme, snapping up 560,000 room nights within four days.
Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023 All 560,000 rooms under subsidy scheme booked All of 560,000 room nights in the government's hotel subsidy programme for domestic tourists were booked within four days, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said it might ask the new government to continue this scheme.
Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023 School wear 'can promote kingdom' Officials from the education and tourism ministries are voicing support for Chinese tourists who wear Thai student uniforms, saying doing so will help promote Thailand.
Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023 Authorities relent on tourists' school uni craze A tempest in a teapot over Chinese tourists wearing Thai school uniforms has ended with authorities conceding that the visitors mean no harm and are probably doing the country a favour by promoting it.
Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023 TAT anticipates 6m European visitors The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 6 million tourists from Europe this year, roughly 80% of the pre-pandemic total, generating more than 420 billion baht as part of total revenue of 1.5 trillion baht by year-end.
Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023 Tourism plan to rake in B2.38tn CHIANG MAI: The provincial Public-Private Economic Development Committee and the Provincial Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office on Monday discussed a plan to bring 2.38 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year.
Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023 TAT unfazed by giveaways Many countries in Asia recently announced giveaway campaigns to bolster their tourism industry, aiming to drive post-pandemic economic growth.
Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023 Taking AI to the next level Local businesses are looking to generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, mulling how to apply this technology to bolster their performance.