Thailand hostel business projected to grow 10% in 2016

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Thailand Hostel Business Projected to Grow 10% in 2016
BY JACOB MASLOW



BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s hostel sector is expected to grow 10% in 2016 due to an increase in solo travelers from overseas. Deputy dean at College of Management at Mahidol University Burim Otakanon stated that there will be new developments in several of Thailand’s major tourist hubs in 2016.

Despite safety concerns and other negative factors, tourism has remained a bright spot for the Thai economy, maintaining growth in 2015.

Currently, there are more than 2,000 hostels on the market, and they account for about 12% of all total accommodations. Bangkok alone is home to 400 hostels.

One of the main advantages of hostels is that they allow guests to save money while also offering more experiences.

Full story: http://ethailand.com/business-news/thailand-hostel-business-projected-to-grow-10-in-2016/1275/

-- eThailand 2016-01-11

[shirtless]

So they have been to their fortune teller again

[davehowden]

For all the "quality tourists" they keep going on about maybe?

[PatOngo]

These figures are in line with the growth of Pinnochio's nose for the corresponding period.

[Chang_paarp]

Will the Thai Hotel Association complain that these businesses are illegal and preventing them from getting bookings on Agoda?

[shirtless]

Take a good look at the photo , thats no hostel reception its a hotel ,

[Pib]

Take a good look at the photo , thats no hostel reception its a hotel ,

They couldn't find a hostel picture that was appealing.

[Thian]

Take a good look at the photo , thats no hostel reception its a hotel ,

Must be a cheap hotel then, they didn't have money to make a nice round edge at the granite countertop.

[bark]

You can get a simply room for 500 baht, at these place. As long as the room, bathroom, bed are clean, I am fine. Most of the people who use, these places, have their own entertainment. They don't need 100 TV cables, in English, Arab, Germany, Chinese and Russian language. Fancy soaps, shampoos, etc. There is are place for them in every country, same as 5,000 baht plus rooms. Your choice.

[djayz]

In other words, they expect a 10% increase in the number of budget tourists.

[wabothai]

Take a good look at the photo , thats no hostel reception its a hotel ,

Could anyone clarify the differences between a hotel, a hostel, a resort, a guesthouse or a home-stay? That is in Thailand.

As a hotel man myself I don't have the slightest idea.

[englishoak]

In other words, they expect a 10% increase in the number of budget tourists.

Or a reduction in high spending tourists.

[Gillyflower]

In my youth (many years ago) when I hitched around the UK, we stayed in Youth Hostels. It was dormitory life. It was pretty rudimentary. Is that what they call a 'hostel' here?

[phoenixdoglover]

Take a good look at the photo , thats no hostel reception its a hotel ,

Could anyone clarify the differences between a hotel, a hostel, a resort, a guesthouse or a home-stay? That is in Thailand.

As a hotel man myself I don't have the slightest idea.

Hotel - purpose built multi-storey lodging, private room, usually private bath

Hostel - usually shared rooms, shared bath , low budget

Resort- typically a hotel with spa and recreation facilities (but also may refer to rural motel that just has bungalows)

Guest house and home stay - usually a house or part of a house with guest rooms (however in Thailand this also covers small hotels that use B&B format)

Edited January 11, 2016 by phoenixdoglover

[elgordo38]

Blowing smoke up the old bung hole again. Another Titanic like comment. And the band played on.

Edited January 11, 2016 by elgordo38