Articles tagged “thailand”

Tourism

India Ramps Up Its Promotion as a Wedding Destination – India Report

Indian weddings mean big money. The Indian government is aiming to harness India's cultural diversity and vast offerings to promote the country as the preferred domestic and international wedding destination.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

India Ramps Up Its Promotion as a Wedding Destination – India Report

Tour Operators

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Thailand remains a strong destination post Covid. Tour operators are flocking to the country and playing a significant role in how travel evolves.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 weeks ago

Klook Plans Partnership with Thailand as the Country Skyrockets in Popularity

Tourism

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

Daily Lodging Report

Gaming in Thailand Wouldn’t Bring Immediate Benefits to Hotels

Maybank Securities forecasts significant revenue potential for Thai gambling complexes, but warns of initial profitability challenges and limited tourism industry benefits.

4 weeks ago

Daily Lodging Report

Thailand’s PM Pushes for Six-Nation Visa for Southeast Asia

Thailand’s Prime Minister proposes a six-nation visa to enhance regional tourism, potentially extending visa validity to 90 days, with a target of 80 million foreign tourist arrivals by 2027.

4 weeks ago

Daily Lodging Report

Thailand Is Considering Casinos

Thailand’s legislature is considering legalizing casino resorts, anticipating a potential increase of US$12 billion in tourism revenue.

1 month ago

Tourism

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

2024 may be the first “back to normal" year for China's outbound travel since the pandemic, and Chinese tourists are leaning towards destinations with simpler visa processes.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

China’s Outbound Tourism Rebounds with Visa-Free Boom and Surge in Middle East Travel

Hotels

Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding

The “I do” in Indian weddings is a multi-million-dollar extravaganza that will make your head spin faster than the bride and groom during their eleventh outfit change.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Big Money in the Big Fat Indian Wedding

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?

Visa-free entry policies have long been recognized as potent tools for bolstering tourism numbers. China not only acknowledges the potential of this strategy, but is also keen to translate this into tangible results.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?