Monday, October 7, 2024 Thailand’s tourism industry is seeing a strong recovery, especially with domestic travel surging. However, international arrivals and sustainability remain key concerns for the future. Industry leaders are debating the challenges ahead amidst global uncertainties.
In this inaugural edition of Travel Trends , in collaboration with DBC , TravelDailyNews Media Network , and Travel Impact Newswire , we focus on Thailand’s remarkable tourism recovery. With domestic travel rising and hotel occupancy climbing above pre-Covid levels, the country is on a solid path. David Barrett highlights the headlines in Thai travel and hospitality.
Domestic tourism surged, with over 136 million trips by Thai travelers in the first half of the year—21% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to Krungthai Compass . Hotel occupancy rates have reached 72.6%, with Southern Thailand performing exceptionally well due to its luxury resort offerings.
Yet, foreign arrivals are still lower than in 2019. Meanwhile, Thailand’s tourism industry is projected to generate 15 billion baht by the end of the year, signaling a strong recovery, although Eric Brand , General Manager of Arnoma Grand Bangkok , urges caution. He notes external factors like geopolitical instability and economic challenges that could affect global tourism and Thailand’s visitor numbers.
In other developments, Langham Hospitality Group announced the restoration of two heritage buildings in Bangkok, includi.
