Cut prices could mean more cheap flights to Bangkok
Posted on Friday 30 July 2010
in Thailand, Shoestring, Bangkok
Hoping to distance itself from the political problems of the
past, tourism providers in Thailand are slashing prices in a bid to
attract travelers to their golden shores and beautiful cities. With
discounts going as high as 50 percent, there may be no shortage of
cheap flights to Bangkok over the next
several weeks.
After several countries, notably the U.S. and the UK, have recently
dropped their restrictions on all but the most necessary travel,
Thailand has shot up on internet searches, reclaiming its former
spot at the top for travel destinations according to local tour
operator Travelmood. The Telegraph is reporting that the Southeast
Asian country was the third most searched topic overall for
June.
Industry analysts agree that the time is right for traveling to
Thailand.
"Thailand is arguably the best-value destination in Asia now -
without price cutting," Albert Van Walbeek, the chairman of the
Pacific Asia Tourism Association, told the news provider. "These [
price cuts] will only create more challenges for tourism
organizations that have already suffered low occupancy and demand
due to the political crisis."
With the Thai Hotels Association reporting that hotels in the
country are only 40 percent full during the high season, there are
plenty of opportunities to enjoy the country of Thailand.
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