Prof Dr Wolfgang Georg Arlt to appear as a speaker at the Chinese Outbound Tourism Market workshop

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On 15th March 2019
Chinese outbound toruism, Chinese Outbound Tourism Market, Chinese Outbound Travellers, COTRI Analytics, COTRI China, COTRI Director, Thailand, workshop

COTRI Director Prof Dr Wolfgang Georg Arlt will appear as a speaker at the Chinese Outbound Tourism Market workshop organised by PATAcademy-HCD. He is due to speak during the first session on the theme of ‘Development of Chinese outbound market 1999-2019’. The two-day interactive and intensive workshop will be held at PATA Engagement Hub in […]

Recent high-profile incidents affecting Chinese outbound travellers have put the topic of management of destination image in the spotlight

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On 4th October 2018
china, incident, Sweden, Thailand, tourists

The Sunday August 30th edition of the South China Morning Post featured an article reporting the case of an airport security worker in Thailand being caught on video hitting a Chinese tourist, consequently drawing immediate apology for the action from the Thai government. In a message to the media given in the days following the […]

Flight booking data reveals immediate impact of Phuket boat tragedy on Chinese tourism to Thailand

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On 19th September 2018
China flight data, china outbound tourism, Chinese Tourism, COTRI and ForwardKeys, COTRI Weekly, Thailand

The capsizing of two tourist boats near Phuket, Thailand on July 5 this summer saw the deaths of close to 50 international visitors, all of which were Chinese nationals. As has been the case with similar tragedies given high-profile coverage in Chinese media in the past, it can be anticipated that, in the wake of […]

Alipay Payment for Vending Machines in Thailand

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On 26th July 2017
alipay, Thailand, Vending Machines

Kasikornbank, Alipay and Sun 108, Thailand’s leading vending machine operator, have installed 24 vending machines around the country that allow Chinese customers to pay via the app Alipay. This follows the widespread introduction of the payment service in convenience stores and major shopping malls in 2016. These first 24 vending machines have been placed in […]

Strategic Partnership Between the Tourist Authority of Thailand and Baidu To Help Attract High-End Chinese Tourists to Thailand

Posted by Christopher Ledsham
On 14th June 2016
Baidu, first-tier cities, high-end travellers, Thailand

The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese web giant Baidu Inc. in Bangkok on Monday 13th June. The strategic partnership announcement saw the launch of a targeted information service that will provide independent Chinese travellers in Thailand with bilingual tourist support. The information to be provided […]

Crackdown on Illegal Tour Agents in Thailand

Posted by Christopher Ledsham
On 31st May 2016
forced shopping, group tourism, Thailand, zero-dollar tours

[tweetable]Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has been cracking down on illegal travel agencies[/tweetable] that are operating in the country without having registered with authorities. The unauthorised firms, who operate without licences as a means of cutting costs, face the possible threat of substantial fines or even imprisonment if caught. The authorities’ inquest is believed […]

Thailand is the favorite destination for Chinese tourists in 2015

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On 22nd December 2015
2015, china, Thailand, tourism

The economic slowdown of China has not influenced the passion of Chinese tourists to go abroad. In the year of 2015, Thailand has become of the favorite destination for Chinese tourists of the year and is expected to receive more than 8 million visits from China by the end of the year. As a popular […]