35.1 C
Bangkok
Saturday, May 18, 2024

Experience Chiang Mai’s Tourism Boom for Chinese New Year

Photo courtesy of The Nation

The northern city of Chiang Mai in Thailand is experiencing a tourism bonanza as hotel bookings surge to a staggering 90%, with Chinese New Year reservations already topping 60%.

Paisan Sukcharoen, president of the Northern Upper Region Hotel Association of Thailand affirms that Chiang Mai’s tourism scene is on an upward trajectory.

The cool embrace of Chiang Mai’s weather further enhances its charm, drawing in a diverse array of international visitors. Predominantly hailing from Europe, Scandinavia, and South Korea, tourists flock to the region, with a notable surge during year-end festivities, said Paisan.

“The influx of Korean tourists rivals that of our Chinese visitors.”

With over 26,000 hotel rooms snapped up in recent months, the demand peaks during vibrant celebrations like the Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival.

As Chinese New Year…

Read more…

Latest Articles