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Dusit International publishes first comprehensive record of Thailand’s early tourism industry

Global Editor- January 19, 2017 0

Dusit International (Dusit Thani Public Company Limited), in partnership with Bangkok Bank, Boon Rawd Brewery, Central Group, Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Jim Thompson, Siam Piwat, ... Read More

Zolitude Mountain Hideaway Phuket Thailand causing a buzz

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- January 15, 2017 0

Mountain resort Villa Zolitude is just 20 minutes from Phuket Town in Thailand. During a recent road trip to Phuket I wanted to experience a ... Read More

Seasoned Hotelier appointed as General Manager of Akyra Thonglor Bangkok Hotel

eturbonews- January 10, 2017 0

The boutique hotel in Bangkok located in the Eight Thonglor complex on the vibrant Sukhumvit Soi 55 thoroughfare, soft launched in December 2016. “Christian comes ... Read More

Thai Airways appoints new exclusive representative for North America

Global Editor- January 10, 2017 0

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, the national airline of Thailand, appointed Anjuna LLC, a global airline services company, as the exclusive general sales agent ... Read More

Road trip: Bangkok to Phuket

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- January 7, 2017 0

It's a journey I'd often talked about, one I've wanted to do but never had the time. Even after 26 years of living in Thailand. ... Read More

Tourism Authority of Thailand gets some help for North American inbound market

eturbonews- January 5, 2017 0

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Taiwanese airline, EVA Airways Corporation today formalized and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at working on ... Read More

Hong Kong Airlines choses Kenya Airways as Africa codeshare partner

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome - eTN Africa- January 4, 2017 0

A new codeshare deal between Kenya Airways and Hong Kong Airlines, effective immediately, has widened connectivity between Nairobi and Hong Kong for passengers on Kenya ... Read More

Sangfah Construction and Engineering engaged to build Phuket’s new beachside resort residences

eturbonews- December 25, 2016 0

Following the successful completion of the core foundation work on the Twinpalms Residences Montazure project by specialists SEAFCO Plc, the Executive Director of MontAzure, Mr. ... Read More

PATA announced winners for Global Travel Entrepreneurship Challenge

eturbonews- December 14, 2016 0

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Triip.me with the support of FWD Hong Kong, Gobi Partners and the Seychelles Tourism Board, are pleased to announce the ... Read More

Phuket Hotels Association: 50 members and growing

eturbonews- December 14, 2016 0

Recently formed Phuket Hotels Association has quickly caught the attention of key players in the hotel industry on the island, reaching its target of 50 ... Read More

PATA and SPTO sign landmark agreement

eturbonews- December 12, 2016 0

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a landmark agreement with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) that is designed to enhance the promotion ... Read More

Kata Beach Phuket now under HPL management

eturbonews- December 11, 2016 0

 HPL Hotels & Resorts, the subsidiary of Singapore-based Hotel Properties Limited and operator of hospitality establishments throughout the Asia-Pacific region, hereby announces that they will ... Read More

Eric Hallin elected President of SKÅL International Bangkok

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- December 8, 2016 0

Mr Eric Hallin General Manager of the Rembrandt was recently elected President of SKÅL International Bangkok. The travel and tourism association's Bangkok Club recently held ... Read More

Krabi welcomes Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight

Global Editor- December 6, 2016 0

The coastal gateway of Krabi, Thailand, today welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight to arrive at its international airport from Doha, Qatar. The Airbus A330-200 ... Read More

Dusit Hotels soon in Istanbul, Turkey

eturbonews- December 5, 2016 0

Fast-growing global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Abduljawad Holding Co., an investment company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, to operate the ... Read More

Tourism: 30 millionth visitor to Thailand

eturbonews- December 5, 2016 0

Thailand has welcomed its 30 millionth visitor for 2016, breaking tourist records. The “Thailand’s Luckiest Visitor – The Amazing, Smashing Success” was Ms. Huang Junyi ... Read More

Tourism cities in Southern Thailand flooded: 14 dead

eturbonews- December 5, 2016 0

No tourists are among the 14 people killed after floods in Thailand. they  badly affected southern holiday islands Samui and Pha Ngan as the country ... Read More

Thailand plans for significant events in December and New Year 2017

eturbonews- December 4, 2016 0

The Tourism World in Thailand and the rest of the Kingdom is staging a series of once-in-a-lifetime events across the month of December to mark ... Read More

PATA and Seychelles Tourism: New Discussions

eturbonews- December 3, 2016 0

Dr. Mario Hardy, the CEO of PATA is in the Seychelles as Guest of Honour for the island's first edition of its Ocean Festival. On ... Read More

Long live the King: The latest from Thailand

eturbonews- November 28, 2016 0

Insiders appear worried, but he is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. In 1972, at the age of 20, he was ... Read More

Bangkok’s Grand Palace is to be closed

eturbonews- November 22, 2016 0

The Bureau of the Royal Household  in Thailand has announced that Bangkok’s Grand Palace is to be closed for two days from 1 to 2 ... Read More

dusitD2 project launched in Phuket

eturbonews- November 22, 2016 0

Hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin ... Read More

dusitD2 hotel project launched in Phuket

Global Editor- November 21, 2016 0

Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria hotel in Surin Beach. ... Read More

Thailand promotes itself as a dream venue for events of all kinds

eturbonews- November 17, 2016 0

Thailand remains an ideal destination for sporting events and fixtures of all sizes as the kingdom promotes itself as a sports hub. The kingdom also ... Read More

PATA appoints Young Tourism Professional Ambassador

eturbonews- November 15, 2016 0

PATA has established a new membership category exclusively for young tourism professionals and Miss Wong’s activities will centre upon the launch and development of a ... Read More

Ascott opens Asia’s first unique luxury property under The Crest Collection

Global Editor- November 14, 2016 0

Each property in The Crest Collection has a distinctive character which epitomizes European elegance and grandeur Read More

THAI flies smooth as silk into reduced losses

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- November 14, 2016 0

Thai Airways International PCL  including all of its subsidiaries, made a net loss of 1.6 billion baht ($45 million) for the July-September quarter versus a ... Read More

Bank optimistic on Thai tourism

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- November 11, 2016 0

Kasikorn Research Centre estimates Thailand’s tourism industry will close the year with 32.5 million tourist arrivals. An all time high. Originally, Thailand's Tourism Authority estimated ... Read More

X2 Yachting launches first boat in Pattaya charter fleet

Global Editor- November 10, 2016 0

"We are truly excited that the X2 brand is now becoming known as a luxury lifestyle travel brand, and not just famous for our design ... Read More

Korean Air’s volunteer group helps residents in Chiang Dao, Thailand

Global Editor- November 10, 2016 0

Sarangnanum is a group consisting of employees in the Tech-Center located in Busan, Korea Read More