Thailand continues to set new tourism objectives.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is now pushing for a hundred and fifty,000 Saudi tourists this yr, based on Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT’s deputy governor of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The improved diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia have had a really positive influence on Thailand’s tourism sector, Siripakorn stated.
There has been a significant improve in the number of Saudi guests to the Land of Smiles over time. In 2015, Thailand welcomed 25,153 Saudi tourists, whereas in 2016 and 2017, the numbers elevated to 33,038 and forty two,610 respectively.
Although there was a slight decrease within the number of visitors in 2018, it rose again in 2019 to 36,783. Freebie noticed an unbelievable improve when the number climbed to 96,389. In the primary three months of 2023, 21,388 Saudi tourists visited Thailand.
Given this upward pattern, TAT has set a target of attracting a hundred and fifty,000 Saudi Arabian vacationers this yr, hoping that they will contribute as much as a hundred and twenty billion baht to the Thai economy. Siripakorn said…
“Saudi Arabian tourists normally enter Thailand as couples. They also stay in luxury hotels and have high spending capacity, averaging round one hundred,000 baht per particular person on their short journeys. This is an opportunity for Thailand to attract extra of those high-value vacationers.”
Of all the Saudi vacationers, 53% are first-time guests, whereas 43% have visited Thailand earlier than and returned for an additional visit, Siripakorn added.
Thailand has been trying to promote Muslim-friendly tourism. In a spotlight group discussion last month, the Department of Tourism and personal sectors reviewed methods to draw Muslim visitors. It was noted that Muslim vacationers look for motels and restaurants that serve halal meals and supply amenities corresponding to prayer rooms.
The Pattaya News reports that Pattaya has an expanding Muslim neighborhood and a various amount of Halal meals. TAT says town is an ideal fit for Saudi tourists, with its many natural sights like islands and seashores as well as family attractions like water parks, gardens, and animal venues..