Evidence of Thailand is suffering tourism decline in future times (data from USA)

[ChC1]

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So recently I come across a piece of reporting from CNBC, talking about where Americans want to travel abroad, and where they’re losing interest. It was very interesting read. The article is based on a study by a company called ParkSleepFly. So I went ahead to that website to see the raw data. 

 

On the ParkSleepFly website, it compiled a list of the travel destinations, using Google search results to discover how many searches on a particular destination on a year-on-year basis and see where Americans want to visit in 2022.

 

If anyone is interested, you can got the ParkSleepFly website HERE.  The Fastest Growing Vacation Hotspots | ParkSleepFly

 

Thailand as a country, it is listed on the 17th among about 80 countries. It had 91,100 search on flights, 26,100 search on vacation packages and 21,300 search on hotels. Not bad. But, there are one very alarming statistics need attention. If you scroll down the screen, you will see how Thailand's number changed in 2021 compare to 2020. It is not a good reading.

 

So among 79 countries lists, Thailand is ranked 75th on the list, due to rapid decline of search interests in 2021. 

 

It shows that there are increased search on flights to Thailand, possibly due to sand box and then Thailand Pass. The partial opening of Thailand made people search for flights to Thailand more. It was 265,400 searches in 2020, but 429,600 in 2021. What is lacking, however, is the vacation package searches. It decreased from 108,800 to 52,700. And the hotel search decreased too. Overall, the interests was down 39%. Which is alarming. [**However, the numbers given by ParkSleepFly did not make any sense at all, as if the numbers are to believed, Thailand should be increased rather than decreased. Somewhere there is mistake being made. If anyone actually understand this part of numbers please tell us. As of now, I could not calculate how this site came up with the increase/decrease. Thanks.]

 

City wise, Bangkok performed badly. The demand for Bangkok is number 46, among 89 cities worldwide. And to add salt to the injury, Bali ranked number 2. 

 

On a year-on-year comparison, Bangkok did really badly to attract American tourists. It is ranked 85 among 89 cities, it is the number 6th of the declined interests from Aemrican tourists. That is pretty bad. The search for Bangkok as a tourism destination declined 49.41% in 2021 compare to 2020. 

 

So what do you think of this list? I know it only covers US tourists and the Google searches may not mean actual trips or interests. However, the rate of decline is alarming (only if we understand how the increase/decrease was calculated!!!). If Thailand and TAT keep their amazing job in persuading tourists not to visit Thailand, I am afraid 2022 and 2023 is not going to be pretty if you have a tourism related job/business in Thailand!

 

 

[ezzra]

The world is in the midst of turmoil it did not experienced  for many years and any talks or predictions of the economy and tourism is futile and useless..

[bkk6060]

I like Bangkok, but I think it takes a certain interest level/mindset to appreciate it.

There is really not much to do there for a tourist especially families.  Go to a few temples and to the malls eat some Thai food, then what?  The historical significance of Bangkok and Thailand in general is lacking for the many tourists.  Then the beaches here many other options for Americans Hawaii or Mexico are much closer.  Add to this, unfortunately there is some anti Asian sentiment in the U.S. now which does not help.

So, still seems a 2  1/2 world country that will attract backpackers, single males, and people seeking a cheap holiday.  

[sezze]

Much to do with Thailand is in the nightlife , 1 way or another , more so then most other places in the world . Especially nightlife , is hit severely hard by covid and the regulations involved . This is the case for anywhere you want to pick . A part of tourism is based on nightlife , and no , im not talking about red light areas , but nightlife in general . Thailand is famous for it , can deny or not , can twist and turn , but it is part of Thailand charm . If it is the beaches or diving , i'd rather want to go Maldives ... to give example . Thailand has got a nice mix between cultural things , easy access ( travel system ) , nightlife , well just about everything you want . Maybe never nr 1 , but the combi makes it a good holiday destination . Scrap the nightlife , due to covid and the regulations , a score which is supposed to be very high for Thailand , then what is left is not so interesting vs competition . Personally , i never been to Bali , but scrapping nightlife out of the books , i am thinking Bali is a better destination then Thailand , and so is Sri Lanka ( been there , better nature then Thailand) and so on ...

So , is this "research" true , yes , it prob is . Unless Covid is out of the water , nightlife is going again , yes tourism in Thailand gonna be not the highest at all .