Phuket forecasts 60% post-Songkran hotel occupancy

More Chinese visitors expected to help industry enjoy a healthy low season

PHUKET: Hotel occupancy in this island province after Songkran is expected to be around 60% with more Chinese arrivals even though the low season is approaching, say industry executives.

In the first quarter of this year, Phuket saw hotel bookings at 86% of occupancy. During the Songkran festival, bookings were about 80%, said Sueksit Suvunditkul, president of the southern chapter of the Thai Hotels Association.

“After Songkran, hotel bookings are expected to be 60% because Phuket is entering the low tourism season, starting from…