Baht may deter rise in Samui room rates
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
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
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
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
Travel Daily chats with Hansruedi Frutiger, General Manager, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket… …[More]
Russians spread their wings to South
Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Samui are expected to become popular destinations for Russian travellers thanks …[More]
April to see more foreign tourists
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
Like many countries, Taiwan is aggressively promoting tourism again despite the global economic recession. …[More]
Starwood to host Indochina Expo
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will hold its third regional Expo for Indochina in Bangkok this month, showcasing …[More]
Sukosol opens new Pattaya boutique hotel
Thailand’s Sukosol Hotels has launched its third property in the resort town of Pattaya. …[More]
Rakuten Travel spreads out in Asia
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
The surge in international tourist arrivals, especially from China and Russia, is causing a shortage of …[More]
Shopping busts budget of visitors
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
Passenger traffic through Thailand’s six key airports is expected to surge over the Songkran holiday. …[More]
Tourism sector wary of impact
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
Suvarnabhumi airport has scored another surprise honour that caught industry observers off guard. …[More]
Thailand plans greener MICE sector
Thailand is planning to reduce the carbon footprint of its meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition …[More]
Chiang Mai gears up for Chinese invasion
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
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 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
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
Tourism businesses need to understand and cover various online marketing channels to catch up with …[More]
TAT counts on happy Songkran
Songkran this year is looking to be more festive and colourful, with activities scheduled across the nation. …[More]
2.7 million Songkran tourists expected
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 2.71 million domestic and foreign tourists to wade …[More]
Sala kicks off major expansion plan
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
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
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 Hotels & Resorts will open its sixth hotel in Pattaya later this year. …[More]
Eastin expands Easy brand in Thailand
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 Hospitality Group hopes to become one of the Asia’s top firms in the hospitality industry by 2016, two …[More]
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