Russian Numbers To Push Up From Airlift

Category: Tourism, Posted:16 Nov 2016 | 13:06 pm

Making news today is the Thai government who are reportedly set to agree to a reciprocal arrangement with Russia to push up flights between the two countries.

Pending cabinet approval, which is expected shortly the Bangkok Post has reported that the increase to Phuket could effectively be doubled to 55 flights a week.

While for Bangkok the number will escalate from 70 up to 105 flights.

Thai Airways International will resume direct flights to Moscow from Bangkok in mid-December, on a route that had been previously suspended.

Speaking to hoteliers in Phuket, the Russian market is on a journey of recovery which is expected to see considerably year-on-year growth this high season.

Other News

Gamechanger: Phuket’s 80-Meter Development Height Restriction Repealed

Category: Hotels|Real estate, Posted:31 Dec 2024 | 11:19 am One of the most significant changes to Phuket’s real estate sector this year is the repeal of the 80-meter development height limit. In a recent Government Gazette, the Thai Cabinet approved a re-zoning proposal by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, which now allows development in Zone 6 of Phuket to extend up to […]

C9 Hotelworks Release Definitive Asia-wide Branded Residences Report

Category: Hotels|Real estate|Tourism, Posted:12 Dec 2024 | 08:30 am C9 Hotelworks Release Definitive Asia-wide Branded Residences Report Branded residences in Asia see record supply worth USD26.6 billion according to C9 Hotelworks new research report. The market shows a rising proportion of standalone and mixed-use developments, with a growing presence of brands beyond hospitality. The branded residences sector in Asia has achieved a record-breaking supply […]

From Spas to Longevity: Phuket Evolves into a Global Wellness Tourism Leader

Category: Hotels|Real estate|Tourism, Posted:29 Nov 2024 | 08:10 am Wellness tourism is in great shape. One of the fastest growing areas of the tourism industry, the sector has grown from a niche market for committed health seekers to become a THB 219 trillion (USD 6.3 trillion) global powerhouse. At the heart of this revolution is Asia Pacific, which accounts for 30% of the worldwide […]

More Insider News