230, 000 guests owing over five-day interval
During the New Year’s vacation, Thailand anticipates a sizable influx of tourists, with Phuket anticipating 230, 000 visitors from December 28 through January 1.
In northeastern Thailand, Chiang Mai Airport will eventually get 33, 000 travellers per day because people are constantly drawn there by the region’s renowned hills nations, elephants, and digital vagabond vibe.
In Phuket, Lertchai Wangtrakuldee, director of the provincial Tourism Authority of Thailand’s ( TAT ) office, said the province was expecting almost 8 billion baht to be generated from more than 230, 000 visitors between Dec 28 and Jan 1, or roughly 35, 000 baht per person on average.
The regular routine expenses by visitors are estimated at 9, 000 baht per person, which may help boost the local market, he said.
He claimed that during this time, the average hotel occupancy rate on the island is over 80 %.
Mr Lertchai said some of the noted activities during the New Year include countdown activities, concerts, fire features and a coffee event.
Meanwhile, TAT Phuket has launched a campaign for public transportation on the island, promoting electric vehicles ( EVs ) and buses as the main modes of transportation to ease traffic congestion and enhance visitor experiences.
TAT also intends to improve and modernize the lineup of conventional year-end spiritual events to draw in younger audiences.
Art products may be incorporated into the religious customs that are upheld annually, including at shrines.
Mr. Lertchai claimed that this year, the beach has attracted more American visitors than ever.
He referred to Saudi Arabia as a promising emerging market that is also then aware of what Phuket has to offer.
Mr. Lertchai claimed that the TAT business is keeping tabs on the number of guests to the island province in the new year to avoid large volumes of traffic congestion.
Despite the efforts to reduce customers, he said this year’s income is expected to increase by 30 %, rising from 388 billion to 450 billion ringgit.
However, in Chiang Mai, Wg Cdr Ronnakorn Chalermsanyakorn, general manager of Chiang Mai Airport, just led a launch ceremony for the airport’s security labor to make living safer and more convenient for people including travellers between Dec 27 to Jan 4.
Wg Cdr Ronnakorn stated that the airport anticipates 205 planes a day during the trip, an increase from the standard 196 flights.
The airport also aims to get a normal average of 33, 000 people, 22 % more than the preceding year, he said.
Visitors are advised to use the integrated check-in program during the holidays when the aircraft is typically busy and to allow more time for the check-in process.