The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 1 million Chinese tourists in the second quarter of this year, following positive signs of flight resumptions, while urging authorities to help regulate “zero-dollar” tours and illegal tour guides.
Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of Atta, said as airlines work to increase both scheduled and charter flights, flight supply is ramping up.
Chinese travellers are indicating high demand for visits to Thailand, he said.
Mr Sisdivachr, who was re-elected as Atta president for 2023-24 on Thursday, anticipates the majority of Chinese tourists will be independent travellers, accounting for 60% of arrivals, as…
