Thailand continues to set new tourism targets.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is now pushing for 150,000 Saudi tourists this year, 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 very constructive impact on Thailand’s tourism sector, Siripakorn stated.
There has been a big increase within 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 increased to 33,038 and 42,610 respectively.
Although there was a slight decrease in the variety of visitors in 2018, it rose again in 2019 to 36,783. The yr 2022 saw an unbelievable increase when the number climbed to ninety six,389. In the first three months of 2023, 21,388 Saudi vacationers visited Thailand.
Given this upward development, TAT has set a target of attracting 150,000 Saudi Arabian vacationers this 12 months, hoping that they’ll contribute as a lot as a hundred and twenty billion baht to the Thai economic system. Snap said…
“Saudi Arabian tourists normally enter Thailand as couples. They additionally stay in luxury hotels and have excessive spending capacity, averaging around one hundred,000 baht per person on their brief journeys. This is an opportunity for Thailand to attract extra of these high-value tourists.”
Of all the Saudi tourists, 53% are first-time visitors, while 43% have visited Thailand earlier than and returned for one more visit, Siripakorn added.
Thailand has been looking to promote Muslim-friendly tourism. In a focus group discussion final month, the Department of Tourism and personal sectors reviewed strategies to attract Muslim visitors. It was famous that Muslim vacationers look for motels and restaurants that serve halal meals and supply services corresponding to prayer rooms.
The Pattaya News reports that Pattaya has an increasing Muslim neighborhood and a diverse amount of Halal food. TAT says the city is an ideal match for Saudi vacationers, with its many natural points of interest like islands and beaches in addition to family sights like water parks, gardens, and animal venues..