Phuket Tourist Arrivals Slide Even Lower

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PASSENGER numbers and flights in and out of Phuket plummeted in February - the reason why so many resorts around the Andaman and other businesses are doing it hard in 2009.

Flight numbers nosedived by 24.5 percent compared to February the previous year, with passenger totals tumbling in similar fashion.

The minus sign is now the symbol for the world's economy, and Thailand's tourism industry is no exception.

With a few outstanding performances because of sharp marketing or sheer good fortune, downwards is the overwhelmingly popular direction.

Complete details on Phuketwan.com

Phuket Tourist Arrivals Slide in February