The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to report that the Royal Thai Government has once again approved an extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 nations for another six months, from 1 November 2019 until … Continue reading
Take a walk around the markets of Pratunam in downtown Bangkok and you’ll soon discover there’s a new type of tourist in town. For years, Thailand’s tourism scene was dominated by Chinese visitors, with 10.5 million in 2018 alone, accounting … Continue reading
by Bill Barnett from c9hotelworks.com Taking a 2020 view of Phuket’s hotel development pipeline that has now surpassed 15,000 new keys it’s hard not to be apprehensive. From a macro standpoint, the destination’s airlift and location are key success factors. … Continue reading
Perhaps it is because burgers are the perfect fodder. They are quick, they are easy and always ready to be loaded with your favourite toppings such as relish,pickles, avocado, bacon or even simple ketchup and mustard. We are burger-obsessed, but … Continue reading
Property developers across Thailand are experiencing a magnetic attraction for hotel branded residences in order to spur price premium points and buyer demand. Currently there are 29 new hotel residence projects countrywide with nearly 90% of these located in resort … Continue reading
Chinese travelers have entered a new phase in their evolution. They want more of everything – more time traveling, more locations and more exotic experiences, the latest Chinese International Travel Monitor reveals. The latest Chinese International Travel Monitor research from … Continue reading
One of Asia’s most desirable tourist destinations, Phuket is attracting an ever-increasing number of international visitors to its golden beaches and turquoise seas. But many of the millions of travellers who visit Phuket each year could be staying in unlicensed … Continue reading
Turkish Airlines will offer flights to world famous touristic spot, the Thai island of Phuket, in the summer, said the company’s manager in Thailand on Tuesday. Turkish Airlines executive in Thailand, Abdullah Ahmet Tugcu told journalists that the first flight … Continue reading
Key Phuket tourism figures have launched a drive to reinvigorate tourist interest in Phuket and ramp up tourism arrivals from a much wider base of source markets, including Europe and the Middle East. The campaign gained momentum last month with … Continue reading
Thailand’s resort island of Samui is benefiting from mounting airlift which is positively impacting hotel occupancy levels. During the first six months of 2016 year year-on-year international arrivals have grown by an impressive 18%, as the airport hosted 624,914 incoming … Continue reading
Ministry of Tourism and Sports estimates tourist arrivals from Russia will surge to 1.1 million trips by the close of 2016 after a lackluster performance in 2015. Tourism and Sports Minister, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, noted that a positive trend has been … Continue reading
Airlift is the main engine of Phuket tourism growth which is highlighted by 31 inbound flight routes now operating from Greater China. Total airport passenger arrivals surged for the period of January though May this year by 19% compared to … Continue reading
Short term holiday rentals not only raise safety concerns and pose a nuisance for neighbors, they also fall foul of the law Short term “holiday rental” platforms, such as Airbnb have flourished in recent years, but concerns as to their … Continue reading
TMB Bank’s think-tank unit, TMB Analytics, says Chinese tourists will continue to be a major source tourism for the next 10 years. The bank report said China was the top market for Thailand, last year, and that will continue to … Continue reading
David Keen, CEO and Founder of branding agency QUO, encourages HICAP conference attendees to drive customer desire through innovation. “We have to stop doing ordinary. Predictable hotels are no longer desirable,” QUO CEO David Keen told delegates at HICAP last … Continue reading
With a further 856mn passengers, China will surpass the US as the world’s largest passenger aviation market within the next 15 years, according to new passenger growth forecasts. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) first 20-year passenger growth … Continue reading
For years Phuket was one of the most exclusive high-end destinations in the world, until, that is, mass tourism operators started reshaping the landscape. In recent years, the island has been slowly turning into a mass tourism destination with more … Continue reading
The results of the second edition of the World Luxury Index™ Hotels has been unveiled by Digital Luxury Group in Athens, at the INYT Luxury Hospitality Summit At Luxury Hospitality 2014, organized by the International New York Times (INYT), Digital … Continue reading
BMI expects to see steady growth in Thailand’s already well-established tourism market, with the political environment expected to remain relatively stable in the wake of the military coup in May 2014, in the short term at least. Inbound and outbound … Continue reading
A growing middle class and consumers’ evolving attitudes toward health and travel have fueled a global spa and wellness industry worth an estimated $3.4 trillion in 2013, according to a new report. Nutrition and weight loss, preventative and personalized health, … Continue reading
Demand from the North Asian market has the potential to revive Thailand’s aviation and tourism industries, a new report has suggested. According to Abacus International, North Asian markets are driving Thailand’s recovery following this year’s unrest and coup. Abacus-connected travel … Continue reading
With major shifts in wealth and economic influence worldwide come significant shifts in global tourism trends as well. For example, as the moneyed-classes in China and Russia continue to grow, the market for outbound tourism from China and Russia grows … Continue reading
A group of leading Asian hotel professionals has expressed confidence in the continued growth of the region’s online sector. The ‘Driving Hotel Revenue Malaysia Summit’, which was organised by IDeaS Revenue Solutions, gathered more than 160 of the region’s top … Continue reading
Tourist Board marketing strategy in the Asia-Pacific region is changing, according to Martin Craigs, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. Both techniques and targets are evolving on a fast track basis, he claims. “They are increasingly using social media … Continue reading
RESORT destinations Phuket and Koh Samui have been significantly impacted by this year’s political instability, and the market is becoming increasingly vulnerable to its dependence on mass tourism, new research from C9 Hotelworks reveals. Performance in Phuket and Koh Samui … Continue reading
Chinese travellers retain great confidence in Thailand as a popular travel destination according to statistics recently released by a leading travel website in China, which shows the famous Thai beach resort of Phuket as the most searched for location for … Continue reading
Thailand is set to step up efforts in India and Southeast Asia to aggressively market itself as a tourist destination to boost its tourism sector after arrivals plunged 20-40 per cent during the recent political crisis. Indian tourists form a … Continue reading
Travel businesses are clambering around millennial consumers as they look to realign strategies and products to suit this unique generation of traveller. Asian Millennial Travellers (AMTs) comprise approximately a quarter of Asia’s total population, and this massive demographic was the … Continue reading
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG. Titled ‘Generation X – Long-Haul Low-Cost Comes … Continue reading
Phuket has been voted the favorite destination for Chinese students. The accolade was one of six awards won by Phuket at the annual ceremony held by China’s largest Online Travel Agent (OTA), Ctrip.com, and one of nine awards won by … Continue reading
While mobile seems to appear as a key channel in travel industry, it still hasn’t made its mark when it comes to actual bookings, reveals a TripAdvisor study. Ipsos, a global research firm, conducted a survey (on behalf of TripAdvisor) … Continue reading
The Climax Restaurant delivers Phuket’s ultimate rooftop dining experience with the promise of desirable appetizers, sumptuous local seafood,quality meats & tempting desserts. Next week it’s providing a Halloween Special with general admission at 999 Baht (3 course meal & cocktail) … Continue reading