Articles tagged “phuket”

Daily Lodging Report

Phuket’s Tourism Soars Thanks to Chinese and Russians

At mid-year, international and domestic flight volume to Phuket was already up 75% over total flights in 2022. Russia and China led the way as the two top tourism source markets in the first six months of the year.

6 months ago

Tourism

New Thai PM’s First Step Is to Boost Tourism

Tourism is a vital growth engine for Thailand, with its newly-elected prime minister Srettha Thavisin focused on policies to meet ambitious visitor targets while balancing the political tightrope that saw him elected.

Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat , Reuters | 8 months ago

New Thai PM’s First Step Is to Boost Tourism

Daily Lodging Report

Wyndham Bets on Wellness in Phuket

The initiative aims to establish Phuket and Thailand as a foremost medical wellness hub in the ASEAN, solidifying its position as a high-end health resort destination.

9 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

Phuket Gets Boost From Russian Travelers

The resort island of Phuket in Thailand has seen a surge of Russian travelers in the high season. That adds to a jump in regional visitation from India, Malaysia and Singapore.

1 year ago

Tourism

Why Thailand Is the Best Bet for Russian Tourists These Days

Thailand needs tourists and Russians need to travel. The equation seems to have worked out pretty well so far for the two countries.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Why Thailand Is the Best Bet for Russian Tourists These Days

Hotels

U.S. Hotel Development Pipeline Is in Good Shape With Dallas Booming

This year 762 U.S. hotels are forecast to open. Dallas has attracted the most development, with Atlanta and Los Angeles close behind.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

U.S. Hotel Development Pipeline Is in Good Shape With Dallas Booming

Tourism

Tourists Will Find a Different Phuket as Thai Island Favorite Reopens

Opinions are split on the return of tourism to Phuket with travelers limited to government-accredited hotels and many small businesses shattered.

Jiraporn Kuhakan and Martin Petty, Reuters | 3 years ago

Tourists Will Find a Different Phuket as Thai Island Favorite Reopens

Tourism

Will Phuket’s Messy Opening Be the Spark Thailand’s Tourism Recovery Needs?

Booking data suggests a modest outcome for Thailand's reopening this summer, but it gets better in winter. For international arrivals volume to be amazing again, that'll take some time, probably two years.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 3 years ago

Will Phuket’s Messy Opening Be the Spark Thailand’s Tourism Recovery Needs?

Tourism

Phuket Pushes Mass Vaccination Program to Protect Locals From Tourists

The right mix of healthy locals and healthy visitors is the dream situation this summer for all destinations, and Phuket seems as if it's in a unique position to pull it off.

Prapan Chankaew and Orathai Sriring, Reuters | 3 years ago

Phuket Pushes Mass Vaccination Program to Protect Locals From Tourists

Tourism

Thailand Rethinks Travel Bubble Plans on Virus Worries

The latest wave of outbreaks shows how precarious travel bubbles are; Thailand is running out of options.

Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng, Reuters | 4 years ago

Thailand Rethinks Travel Bubble Plans on Virus Worries