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Articles tagged “thailand”

Airlines

Global Airline Traffic Not Yet at Pre-Covid Levels

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at global airline traffic, Thailand’s Russian influx, and Peru’s conflict toll.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Global Airline Traffic Not Yet at Pre-Covid Levels

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

Hyatt Unveils Major Expansion to Luxury Portfolio

Hyatt has been very aggressive in its growth strategy this year, and the company shows no signs of slowing down — with CEO Mark Hoplamazian citing Europe as a major area for further expansion.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Hyatt Unveils Major Expansion to Luxury Portfolio

Airline Weekly

Thai AirAsia Benefits From Rapid Recovery in Thailand Tourist Arrivals

Tourists are flocking back to Thailand since it dropped Covid restrictions. That's good news for the country's largest airline, Thai AirAsia.

2 years ago
Thai AirAsia Benefits From Rapid Recovery in Thailand Tourist Arrivals

Online Travel

Seera Group Rides Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Build Tourism to First Post-Pandemic Profit

The sweet sound of "profit" seems to be making a slow and steady return in the earnings calls of travel companies in the Middle East.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Seera Group Rides Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Build Tourism to First Post-Pandemic Profit

News Blog

Tony Fernandes Steps Down as Acting Group CEO of AirAsia X

Tony Fernandes has stepped down as the acting group CEO of Capital A's long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X citing "other commitments," the airline announced in a note to investors on Monday. "I’m now going to focus on delivering significant value to shareholders of Capital A, including the AirAsia Aviation Group, aviation services, logistics, travel, fintech…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

News Blog

Dubai’s Global Hotel Alliance Sees Upside From Asia’s Reopening

United Arab Emirates-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance has seen a strong post-pandemic travel rebound from its Asian properties, as well as a shift in travel behaviors. Its hotels in Phuket and Bangkok, Thailand, reported growth in revenue of 535 percent and 345 percent respectively for the first nine months of this year, compared to the same…

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

News Blog

Southeast Asian Destinations Steer Tourists Towards Road Trip Holidays

In a bid to encourage tourists to explore the region by road, the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have come up with a driving tourism manual. The guidebook contains information on driving in Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam and also includes a list…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

News Blog

Standard Hotels Bets Big on Thailand

U.S. hotel operator Standard International is betting on Thailand’s post-pandemic tourism recovery. Bloomberg said Standard is hoping to power an expansion in Asia that will see it open properties in popular and less-explored destinations. Thai developer Sansiri is the majority owner of Standard. The plan is to open boutique hotels under the flagship brand ‘The Standard’ in the seaside resort…

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Tourism

Cambodia’s Long Overdue Effort to Digitize Its Tourism Industry

Cambodia can digitally upskill its workforce and adopt technologies all it wants, but it won’t ever reach its potential as a top tourist destination if it doesn't invest in creative digital marketing campaigns to match.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Cambodia’s Long Overdue Effort to Digitize Its Tourism Industry