Phuket Tourism Forecast to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Revenue in 2024

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Tourism in Phuket is on track to surpass revenue levels seen in 2019, with visitor numbers almost reaching pre-pandemic levels, according to the Phuket Tourist Association. Thanet Tantipiriyakit, the association's president, announced that Phuket has shifted towards attracting quality tourists. Despite a slight dip in visitors, total tourist spending has increased compared to 2019.

 

Data from the Department of Tourism indicates that Phuket's tourism generated 246 billion baht in the first half of the year. With anticipated monthly spending of 50 billion baht during November and December, the year's revenue could hit the 500 billion baht target.

 

This surge is aided by new direct flights, including recent routes from Astana, Kolkata, Chennai, and Siem Reap, as well as forthcoming flights from Jeddah starting on 2nd December.

 

Thanet estimates this year's tourist numbers will range between 13 to 14 million, nearing 2019's figures. In comparison, around 11 million tourists visited Phuket last year. The top tourists hail from China, followed by Russia and India, with steady yet modest growth from European and Australian visitors.

 

Looking ahead, Thanet is optimistic about further growth next year, especially with international events like the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, a contemporary art festival slated from November 2025 to April 2026.

 

In related news, Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat recently hosted Japanese officials, led by Tokushima Governor Masazumi Gotoda.

 

They explored a potential tourism and trade agreement between their regions, highlighting unique cultural offerings like Tokushima's Iya Valley and the Awa Odori Dance Festival. This development is seen as a strategic move to bolster tourism ties and cultural exchange, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-10-30

 

 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Tourism in Phuket is on track to surpass revenue levels seen in 2019, with visitor numbers almost reaching pre-pandemic levels, according to the Phuket Tourist Association. Thanet Tantipiriyakit, the association's president, announced that Phuket has shifted towards attracting quality tourists. Despite a slight dip in visitors, total tourist spending has increased compared to 2019.

Numbers are all they can boast about... quality is another thing...

[MalcolmB]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Numbers are all they can boast about... quality is another thing...

Not true.

 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite a slight dip in visitors, total tourist spending has increased compared to 2019.

 

it is good to see that they have made a full comeback since the Covid cold shutdown the world.

It was hard for millions of Thais and the foreign workers and their families from neighboring countries who have been lifted out of poverty due to Thailands success. 

 

 

Thais are smart and hospitable, know how to cater to various groups of all ages and cultures.

Other tourist destinations are nowhere near back to precovid levels.

 

Well done Thailand.

Tourism champions of the world.

 

 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Thais are smart and hospitable, know how to cater to various groups of all ages and cultures.

Other tourist destinations are nowhere near back to precovid levels.

Indeed, yesterday afternoon sitting on Cha-am north beach the roving vendors tried to sell me something every 5 minutes while I was trying to relax...

They spoilt the whole bloody beach experience.

If I want something to eat/drink I'm adult enough to go find it and buy it.

Don't disturb me on my deckchair.