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Chinese tourists turning away from Thailand (This year (2018) (it is…
Chinese tourists turning away from Thailand
Thailand is expected to lose some 50,000 Chinese tourists
during China's Golden Week period
as a result of incidents that happened over the past three months.
Vichit Prakobkosol
president
of the Association of Thai Travels Agent
or Atta
earlier warned
that the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand
will plunge by at least 10% during the Chinese National Holiday known as Golden Week
earlier warned
that the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand will plunge by at least 10% during the Chinese National Holiday known as Golden Week, which started on Monday and will run until October 7
predicted that2.2.1 the country may lose tourism revenue of 2.1 billion baht
from China, calculating from average spending of 6,000 baht per
head per day or 42,000 baht for a seven-day trip.
said
The tourist boat tragedy in Phuket in July, followed by a dengue fever epidemic in Thailand and an airport official attacking a Chinese tourist at Don Mueang airport last week are blights on Thailand's tourism image
the main factor for the dip is surely the boat accident in Phuket that prompted a number of tour cancellations while airlines and charter operators have removed Thailand from their seasonal trip schedules.
Mr Vichit said many Chinese tourists opted to visit other countries such as Japan and South Korea during the past three months as the Chinese government issued travel advisories and asked tourists to avoid Phuket and other islands in Thailand.
"If the government agrees to this proposal, more Chinese will visit Thailand, not only this year but also for Chinese New Year in 2019. Thailand has been a favourite destination for Chinese tourists for years thanks to the culture, attractions and food"
is confident
that Thailand will reclaim Chinese tourists and return to being the top destination for the Chinese market for the rest of this year.
This year (2018)
it is expected that about 7 million Chinese will travel abroad during Golden Week
up from 6 million last year, thanks to an improving economy.
China Tourism Academy reported
that 71.3 million Chinese made overseas trips during the first half of this year,
that 71.3 million Chinese made overseas trips during the first half of this year,
representing a 15% year-on-year increase.
The most popular destinations for Chinese tourists in the first half this year were
respectively.
1 Thailand
2 Japan
has surpassed Thailand,
drawing greater numbers this season.
3 Vietnam
4 South Korea
5 Singapore
6 Indonesia
7 Malaysia
8 Russia
9 the US
10 Cambodia
Chaiya Rapuepon
president of Andaman Tourism Business Association
said
hotels and travel companies in the Andaman Sea are seeing fewer guests from China.
more than 9.8 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in 2017. Many of them flocked into Thailand during Chinese New Year and Golden Week
"We urge the government to improve safety and security in order to restore confidence from China. If tourists see clear preventive plans, they will return to the country in the remaining months of this year"
The Thai Hotels Association Southern Chapter
reported
during September-October
a 10% plunge in occupancy for hotels in Phuket, and an expected fall of 20%