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Bangkok Floods Disrupt Tourism as All 50 Districts Declared Disaster Areas
Bangkok has declared all 50 districts disaster areas after extreme rainfall flooded roads and...
Chambers of Commerce Can Be Powerful Connectors For International Tourism
Chambers of commerce could play a much bigger role in global tourism, connecting travel with...
Kuala Lumpur Challenges Bangkok and Singapore in Southeast Asia’s Aviation Hub Battle
Kuala Lumpur is mounting a serious challenge to Bangkok and Singapore as Southeast Asia’s preferred...
Vietnam Isn’t Replacing Thailand. It Is Learning How To Share Thailand’s Tourists
Vietnam’s tourism boom doesn’t have to come at Thailand’s expense. As visitor numbers surge across...
Thailand Tourism in 2027: High Value Doesn’t Have to Mean High Price
Thailand wants 2027 to transform its tourism industry, but what will actually change for visitors...
Hotel Loyalty Programs: Are Marriott, IHG and Hyatt Rewards Really About Loyalty?
Hotel loyalty programs promise points, upgrades and exclusive rates. But Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One...
The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Why Boeing and Airbus See Aviation’s Biggest Growth Story Still Ahead
Boeing and Airbus are forecasting more than 43,000 new aircraft over the next two decades...
Skål International Bangkok: Fire Safety Must Become Tourism Priority
Skål International Bangkok has called for a nationwide review of fire safety standards following...
Thailand Tourism Slowdown: Why the Extended Green Season Won’t Last
Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing an unusually prolonged green season, with lower-than...
A Return to Khao Yai Reveals Why Thailand’s Nature Escape Keeps Getting Better
A recent return to Khao Yai reminded me why this mountain destination remains one of Thailand’s...
Art for Tourism Celebrates Myanmar’s Beauty
An innovative art exhibition titled Art for Tourism will be presented in Yangon this June...
Travel Reimagined: How AI and Biometrics Are Transforming Tourism in 2026
Artificial intelligence, biometrics and mobile technology are transforming global travel in 2026...
Thailand Risks Losing Competitive Edge as Airport Charges Rise
Thailand’s proposed airport charge increase is drawing criticism from tourism operators already...
King Chulalongkorn and the Dawn of Thailand’s Tourism Story
King Chulalongkorn transformed Siam through sweeping reforms that not only secured independence but...
Skål Europe Launches Historic Global Consultation on Reform
Skål Europe has launched an unprecedented global consultation on reform following a €500,000 IT...
Airlines Expand and Restructure Routes in an Era of Uncertainty
Airlines are navigating uncertainty with sharply different strategies. While Air France and KLM...
Thailand Mourns Visionary Founder of Bangkok Airways and BDMS
Thailand mourns the passing of Dr. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, visionary founder of Bangkok Airways...
China Is Number 1 and Unstoppable as a Tourism Giant with 6 Billion Trips Yearly
China dominates global tourism with an unmatched 6 billion domestic trips annually, far surpassing...
Skål International Bangkok Marks Seven Decades of Leadership in Tourism Networking
Skål International Bangkok on 28 September 2026, reaches a landmark milestone, celebrating 70 years...
Sustainable Living Takes Root in Phuket with The Zero’s Eco Developments
London-based developer The Zero launches two eco-conscious residential projects in Phuket, blending...
The Dubai Bubble: A Tourism Powerhouse in a Turbulent Gulf
Dubai has built one of the world’s most powerful tourism brands, transforming itself from a modest...
The Global Tourism War Economy Seen From Amazing Thailand
Escalating conflict in the Gulf region is sending ripples through global markets and the tourism...
Thailand’s Hotel Reality Check: More Rooms, Tougher Competition
Thailand’s hotel industry has expanded almost continuously for close to five decades since...
Thailand Return to Mass Tourism
As Lunar New Year travel patterns continue to evolve, Thailand is once again emerging as a...
Skål International Hong Kong Signs MoU to Rejoin Asia Area During 75th Anniversary Celebration
Skål International Hong Kong marked its 75th anniversary at Cordis Hong Kong with a strategic move...
Private Healthcare Costs in Southeast Asia: A Practical Comparison for Travelers
Southeast Asia offers travelers a wide spectrum of private healthcare costs, from Singapore’s...
What Travelers Say They Fell in Love With — Thailand and Its People
A perspective shaped by decades of listening, observing, and living in Thailand: Travelers don’t...
Thailand Tourism Reality Check: A Missed China Forecast and a New Risk Emerging from India
Thailand’s tourism industry enters 2026 facing a complex and delicately balanced moment. The long...
Thailand Was Shining Brightly for New Year 2026, And This Time The World Was Watching
Bangkok welcomed 2026 with confidence and theatrical flair that placed it firmly a cut above many...
Is Tourism Slowing in Thailand Due to a Strong Thai Baht?
Thailand’s strengthening baht is back in the spotlight as the peak travel season gathers pace...
Why Meaning, Community Tourism, and Human Connection Are Now Leading Tourism?
Tourism is entering an era of reinvention, where travelers seek authentic, human experiences over...
A timeless rail journey through Thailand by DTH Travel
The Blue Jasmine, a sophisticated rail adventure through Thailand’s cultural heartlands and scenic...
The Kingdom of Thailand Reflects and Tourism Prepares for a Year of Reverence
A Nation Mourns: Remembering Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of The Kingdom of Thailand.
Reflections on World Space Week
Reaching for the Stars and Remembering the Wonder of 1969.
Skål International Bangkok Serves Up Friendship, Flavor with Dr Jan Wisansing
Gastronomy in Motion was the theme at the Grand Hyatt Erewan when SKAL Bangkok took over lunch.
Tomorrow’s Travels with Biometric Borders to Greener Hotels and Smarter Tourism Data
Travel is about to undergo three significant shifts, each introduced by a different global body:...
Gold In Thailand and Tourism Is a Tourism Export Paradox in 2025
Thailand’s currency has reached a five-year high in 2025, driven by a significant surge in gold...
Global Summit on Integrative Medicine and AI
When I first heard about the upcoming "We Are The World Global Summit on Integrative East–West...
How to Stay Safe and Secure When You Travel?
Simple Steps to Protect Yourself While Exploring the World.
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa in Na Jomtien Evaluated
Leaving the nightlife of Pattaya and staying at the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa in Jomtien...
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025: The Race of Legends Returns
The “Race of Legends” is back as Laguna Phuket announces the 31st edition of the Laguna Phuket...
Thailand’s Tourism Shake-Up
New Accommodation Act Redefines Hotels and Homestays
PHIST 2025 Breaks Records
.PHIST 2025 Leaders Demand Phuket Special Economic Zone and Urgent Transport Upgrades
Visit Bhutan Makes You A High Value and Low Volume Tourist
For everyone traveling to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, the minimum daily exchange rate per...
KaDeWe Berlin & Selfridges London Department Stores are The Pride Of Thailand
KaDeWe & Selfridges stand for what the world of tourism thinks when thinking about shopping in...
Missed The Boat, Added Insult To Injury by Beating Around The Bush: Sit Tight!
Ever heard someone “hit the sack”, “twist your arm”, or say something “costs an arm and a leg”? It...
Smoking a Joint in Amazing Thailand
Thailand’s Cannabis U-Turn Wins Tourism Backing. Cannabis is big money for the travel and tourism...
Thai Tourism 2025–2030: Pathways to Growth and Sustainability
Leveraging tourism hotspots Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, and Koh Samui can serve...
What China’s Economic Trends Mean for Thailand’s Future Tourism Industry
It’s becoming increasingly clear that China is undergoing a form of economic metamorphosis—take a...
Temples, Tensions, and Tourism Changed Tourism in Thailand and Cambodia
If Southeast Asia has taught the world anything, it is that recovery follows even the darkest...
Value is the New Volume: Thailand Unveils 2026 Tourism Strategy
Thailand’s $4.5 Billion Tourism Overhaul Targets Experience, Not Just Numbers.
Thai Tourism Set for a Rebound: Stock Upturn Signals Sector Resilience
A recent analysis of Minor International PCL’s stock performance offers a valuable insight into the...
84th Skål International World Congress Heads to Cusco, Peru
The Annual General Assembly will take place in Cusco, and with it, a vital election for our new...
Hua Hin – Blueprint for Future Tourism in Thailand
Exploring how Hua Hin might be used as a model for tourism recovery and innovation across Thailand.
Skål Europe Launches Historic Global Consultation on Reform
In the wake of institutional failures and governance concerns, Europe’s clubs are demanding...
Tourism Reimagined: Thailand’s Path to Greener, Smarter Recovery
A downturn in international arrivals is challenging us to pause, reassess, and reimagine what...
Thailand at Tourism Crossroads as Global Markets Shift
As the world inches forward from pandemic-induced travel disruptions, Thailand finds itself...
Thailand by Train: Guide to Discovering the Kingdom on Rails
Rail travel in Thailand is not only affordable and practical—it’s an experience in itself. With...
10 Thai Travel Trends Shaping Future of Tourism in Southeast Asia
As the next decade unfolds, Thailand is set to shape and inspire the future of tourism across the...
Ageless Tourism is a New Chapter for Thailand’s Tourism Industry
Thailand Eyes Senior Visitors Boom as Ageing Population Grows. How is Thailand integrating...
Thank you – Peaceful Bhutan Responds to Trump’s Diplomatic Slap
Bhutan Expresses Gratitude to the United States for an Exceptional Marketing Opportunity.
Skål International Bangkok Holds Successful AGM
As one of the longest-standing Skål clubs, Skål International Bangkok has consistently supported...
Tourism Boom Fuels Thailand’s Property Market
The rising number of long-term visitors and lifestyle investors is transforming the Thai real...
Thailand’s Tourism: Navigating New Challenges in the Trump Era
Current global political climate–particularly under US President Donald Trump’s administration–is...
Record 1,100 Tourism Professionals Attend TTF 2025 in Bangkok
The importance of brands in Thailand are turning Bangkok into a global “playground city” while the...
Skal International Taipei Welcomes President Windy Yang
Skal International Taipei proudly announced the appointment of Madam Windy Yang as the club’s new...
Tourism A Catalyst for Peace in a Divided World
Andrew Wood, eTN correspondent, a SKAL involved tourism professional and former hotel GM in...
Charting a New Course for Tourism: Skal Bangkok President’s Vision for 2025
In the serene setting of the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel, James Thurlby, President of Skål...
Will Louis Vuitton and Cartier make Thailand Travel more Expensive for Italians?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is setting its sights on high-spending European travelers...
Skal International Bangkok Receives APAC Insider‘s Hospitality Excellence Award
Skal International Bangkok, one of Thailand’s five active Skal clubs, has proudly been named winner...
Skal International Bangkok Inspires with Commitment to Excellence
In a remarkable gathering that left its members inspired and delighted, Skal International Bangkok...
A Historic Day for Equality: Thailand Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The recognition of same-sex marriage in Thailand is a triumph for equality and human rights. It is...
Germany’s FTI Collapse: Losses Exceed 111M Baht in Thailand
Germany-based FTI Group filed for insolvency in the Munich regional court earlier this month...
The First Pink Plus Economy: A Game Changer for Amazing Thailand
Thailand has always been a little different when it comes to tourism, entertainment, and...
Asia’s Airline Guru on the Future of Air Travel
Fares had risen by 30% and weren’t coming down anytime soon, with airline capacity unlikely to...
Skal International Bangkok Elects First Female President
Skal International Bangkok, a vibrant hub of hospitality and tourism professionals, proudly...
Secret Bangkok – Chic Bang Rak and the Historic Prince Theatre
Exploring the enchanting heritage of Bang Rak: where tradition meets the 21st century.
Supercharged Demand: Resilience and Rise of Travel in Post-Pandemic World
In the ever-encouraging trajectory of post-pandemic travel resurgence, Asia emerges as a focal...
Skal Asia Congress 2024 Offers Unmissable Opportunities for Professionals
Skal Asia presents the 53rd Skal Asia Congress 2024, a premier gathering for industry professionals...
