Articles tagged “thailand”

Hotels

Thailand’s interior ministry gives unlicensed hotels a reason to go legit

Thai industry officials think that lighter regulations will cause fewer hoteliers to cheat and keep their properties off the tax rolls. They've also got their fingers crossed that this move will help bring up nightly rates.

Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Bangkok Post | 11 years ago

Tourism

Video: The Asian elephants driven close to extinction by the tourism industry

A somber look behind tourists' favorite pictures reveals the stressful, sometimes deadly, transportation of elephants from Burma to Thailand, and how little is being done to stop their extinction.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Video: Thailand’s newest drug gains popularity despite government efforts

Travelers may be unaware of a drug called kratom before visiting Thailand, but 94% of surveyed Thai teens say they take it, boiling the leaves and mixing it with Coca-Cola and cough syrup.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Thailand challenged by transition from unspoiled paradise to mass-tourism destination

When your country becomes a playground for foreigners who want to misbehave and locals with dubious business practices, you're building towards temporary success rather than a destination people will care about when the next cool place comes along.

Amy Sawitta Lefevre, Reuters | 11 years ago

Hotels

Red Planet buys stock in Tune Hotel to expand-pay-as you-go platform in Asia

The 24-property-strong AirAsia subsidiary will use the investment to expand within Asia -- as well as new properties in Scotland and Saudi Arabia -- and wherever cheap flights can carry middle class travelers.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Thailand’s Tourism Authority wants more money from high-end travelers

Thai authorities down want to make things more expensive, they just want travelers who have more money to come and spend as much of it as possible.

Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Marriott continues to bet on Thailand by adding three new properties

The chain bets on luxury and service as it adds to an existing portfolio of 13 hotels in Thailand.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Australia investors leave Bali, say “Phuket”

Property investment at both the high end and middle market suggests that Australian investors will continue to drive Phuket's tourism growth.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Koh Samui sees price drops as hotels compete for visitors

Skift | 12 years ago