Phuket Predicts Increase in Hotel Bookings for Songkran Festival

[snoop1130]

 

PHUKET (NNT) - The southern province of Phuket is expecting a 10% rise in hotel bookings during the upcoming Songkran festival, following the months-long promotion of the government’s “We Travel Together” tourism stimulus campaign throughout the country.

 

According to Phuket Tourist Association President Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, the province is set to celebrate the Thai New Year from April 13-15, with parties and fun activities taking place on popular beaches such as Kata, Karon, and Patong. Over 40% of all domestic tourism is expected to be concentrated in the island province during Songkran, up from 30% in 2022. The top three countries of origin for foreign visitors are Russia, China, and India, respectively.

 

Phuket International Airport is also expected to resume full operations in May after the completion of taxiway maintenance to accommodate more airlines, especially those from China.

 

Phuket has almost 200,000 hotel rooms with average April occupancy at 60-70%. A recent survey by Phuket City Development indicates a 5-10% increase in occupancy during Songkran due to the influx of tourists attracted by the “We Travel Together” campaign.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230330112041209

 

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[Thailand]

Amazing, increased bookings during THE major holiday in Thailand.

 

[scottiejohn]

30 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Amazing, increased bookings during THE major holiday in Thailand.

 

I bet Bangkok is saying the opposite after their 4 point clamp down!

[2baht]

Time to double the price! 

[IAMHERE]

Predict ?  So folks are waiting until the last two weeks to make plans for the holiday in Phyket? My lady is returning to Isaan and has made plans two weeks ago. 

[SoilSpoil]

Phuket is booming as it is one of the only places in Thailand without toxic smog. Chiang Mai, traditionally very popular during Songkran is gonna be a ghost town this year according to some CM locals.

[Thailand]

1 hour ago, SoilSpoil said:

Phuket is booming as it is one of the only places in Thailand without toxic smog. Chiang Mai, traditionally very popular during Songkran is gonna be a ghost town this year according to some CM locals.

The air is so thick in Chiang Mai that you would not be able to see tourists even if they are there.

[sammieuk1]

There are a lot of Russians there swopping machine guns for water guns and hoping no smart cars turn up ????