Baht may deter rise in Samui room rates

Baht may deter rise in Samui room rates
April 23rd, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Lower-end hotels on Samui Island may feel annoyed by the baht’s appreciation because they cannot raise …[More]

Thai spas kept busy by Chinese, Indians and Russians

Thai spas kept busy by Chinese, Indians and Russians
April 22nd, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

A jump in the number of tourists from China, Russia and India is likely to benefit Thai spa businesses …[More]

Sky’s the limit for tourists with stunning views from hot-air balloons

Sky’s the limit for tourists with stunning views from hot-air balloons
April 19th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

The Thai tourism industry is booming and hot-air balloons could be used as a marketing tool to attract …[More]

TAT banks on tourism campaign

TAT banks on tourism campaign
April 19th, 2013 in Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident its new Tiew-Free-Mee-Jing (Travel for Free, It’s True) …[More]

Face-to-Face: Hansruedi Frutiger

Face-to-Face: Hansruedi Frutiger
April 17th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Travel Daily chats with Hansruedi Frutiger, General Manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket… …[More]

Russians spread their wings to South

Russians spread their wings to South
April 16th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Samui are expected to become popular destinations for Russian travellers thanks …[More]

April to see more foreign tourists

April to see more foreign tourists
April 15th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

The number of inbound travellers to Thailand is anticipated to increase by 18.6 per cent this month to about …[More]

Taiwan expects 10% rise in Thai visitors

Taiwan expects 10% rise in Thai visitors
April 15th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Like many countries, Taiwan is aggressively promoting tourism again despite the global economic recession. …[More]

Starwood to host Indochina Expo

Starwood to host Indochina Expo
April 15th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Starwood Hotels & Resorts will hold its third regional Expo for Indochina in Bangkok this month, showcasing …[More]

Sukosol opens new Pattaya boutique hotel

Sukosol opens new Pattaya boutique hotel
April 12th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Thailand’s Sukosol Hotels has launched its third property in the resort town of Pattaya. …[More]

Rakuten Travel spreads out in Asia

Rakuten Travel spreads out in Asia
April 12th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Rakuten Travel Inc, Japan’s largest online travel site, is gearing up to add customers in Asia and cash in on …[More]

Boom brings bus shortage

Boom brings bus shortage
April 12th, 2013 in Tourism

The surge in international tourist arrivals, especially from China and Russia, is causing a shortage of …[More]

Shopping busts budget of visitors

Shopping busts budget of visitors
April 12th, 2013 in Tourism

Visitors to Thailand are more likely to overspend than in other travel destinations thanks to the country’s …[More]

Big Thai airports braced for Songkran holiday rush

Big Thai airports braced for Songkran holiday rush
April 11th, 2013 in Tourism

Passenger traffic through Thailand’s six key airports is expected to surge over the Songkran holiday. …[More]

Tourism sector wary of impact

Tourism sector wary of impact
April 11th, 2013 in Tourism

The tourism sector is monitoring the strengthening of the baht more closely and has expressed concern that …[More]

Travel firm cites Suvarnabhumi as world’s best airport

Travel firm cites Suvarnabhumi as world’s best airport
April 10th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Suvarnabhumi airport has scored another surprise honour that caught industry observers off guard. …[More]

Thailand plans greener MICE sector

Thailand plans greener MICE sector
April 10th, 2013 in Tourism

Thailand is planning to reduce the carbon footprint of its meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition …[More]

Chiang Mai gears up for Chinese invasion

Chiang Mai gears up for Chinese invasion
April 10th, 2013 in Tourism

Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year celebration from April 13 to 15, promises to be a chiefly Chinese …[More]

Thailand in focus as Outrigger spreads out

Thailand in focus as Outrigger spreads out
April 10th, 2013 in Tourism

Outrigger Enterprises Group, the Hawaii-based operator of Outrigger hotels and resorts, is raising its profile …[More]

Lebua eyes big push in India and China

Lebua eyes big push in India and China
April 9th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Lebua Hotels and Resorts, a luxury-hotel operator, plans to manage seven new properties in India and China …[More]

High tariff deters Thais from visiting Bhutan

High tariff deters Thais from visiting Bhutan
April 9th, 2013 in Tourism

It has been a dream for Tanapron, 56, a teacher from Sing Buri vocational college in northern Thailand, to visit …[More]

Operators urged to think digital

Operators urged to think digital
April 8th, 2013 in Tourism

Tourism businesses need to understand and cover various online marketing channels to catch up with …[More]

TAT counts on happy Songkran

TAT counts on happy Songkran
April 5th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Songkran this year is looking to be more festive and colourful, with activities scheduled across the nation. …[More]

2.7 million Songkran tourists expected

2.7 million Songkran tourists expected
April 4th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 2.71 million domestic and foreign tourists to wade …[More]

Sala kicks off major expansion plan

Sala kicks off major expansion plan
April 4th, 2013 in Tourism

Thailand’s Sala Resorts & Spas has commenced a major expansion that will see it double its portfolio of luxury …[More]

As baht soars, Trafalgar pushes Thais to Europe

As baht soars, Trafalgar pushes Thais to Europe
April 4th, 2013 in Tourism

London-based Trafalgar Tours has started promoting packages to Europe as the strengthening of the baht …[More]

East Europeans help drive Phuket’s tourism boom

East Europeans help drive Phuket’s tourism boom
April 4th, 2013 in Tourism

Thailand’s current tourism bull-run is being underscored by a watershed of Eastern European travellers, a …[More]

Centara to add sixth hotel in Pattaya

Centara to add sixth hotel in Pattaya
April 3rd, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its sixth hotel in Pattaya later this year. …[More]

Eastin expands Easy brand in Thailand

Eastin expands Easy brand in Thailand
April 3rd, 2013 in Tourism

Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to expand its midscale brand, Eastin Easy, in Thailand …[More]

ONYX strives for role among leaders in hospitality industry

ONYX strives for role among leaders in hospitality industry
April 3rd, 2013 in Tourism

ONYX Hospitality Group hopes to become one of the Asia’s top firms in the hospitality industry by 2016, two …[More]

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