snoop1130 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Flickr/Dawn in Phuket, Thailand The Phuket Tourist Association says the island can expect fewer international tourists this low season, due to a slowdown in the Chinese market, coupled with the collapse of an Indian discount airline. Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the PTA, says there are now only around 40 flights a day a day from China and the bankruptcy of low-cost Indian carrier Go First will also affect flight capacity. Go First was offering a lot of direct flights from India to Phuket prior to its recent collapse. According to a Bangkok Post report, the PTA expects Phuket’s tourism market to see a recovery rate of just 50% of 2019 levels. Thaneth says tourism operators on the island are now targeting the Middle-East, including the Saudi market. He points out that Bangkok welcomes a number of direct flights from cities in Saudi Arabia, as Phuket does from Middle-East hubs such as Dubai and Qatar. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/phuket-expecting-fewer-low-season-tourists-due-to-chinese-market-slowdown/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-05-10 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 and once again TAT will have to revise it's yearly arrivals estimates 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 TIT for TAT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 But didn't I read a report yesterday from a different source stating they expect Chinese numbers to reach pre-covid levels? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Fill up the truck, and let’s go… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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