Hotel operator Dusit International is experiencing an ongoing shortage of long-haul guests because of limited flights and high airfares, although last year’s fourth quarter saw its best performance in three years with a 75% occupancy rate.
Siradej Donavanik, vice-president of global development at Dusit International, said long-haul guests could reach pre-pandemic levels in the fourth quarter of this year as Thailand remains a popular destination for them.
He said the government should focus on increasing high-spending tourists and promoting Thailand as a high-end destination, such as by utilising health and wellness…