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Phuket is Thailand's flagship resort island and the country's tourism recovery in miniature — first to reopen with the Sandbox experiment, fastest to refill, and now confronting the costs of success in water supply, traffic and overdevelopment debates. Strong Russian, Chinese, Indian and European demand keeps the island's hotel pipeline among Asia's busiest. On this page you'll find Phuket news covering visitor statistics and source markets, hotel and branded-residence investment, infrastructure and sustainability pressures and the island's pricing and demand trends.
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HotelRiu Palace Phuket: the first RIU hotel in Thailand opens its doors
RIU Hotels & Resorts has made its highly anticipated debut in Thailand with the opening of Riu Palace Phuket, a five-star beachfront resort offering 24-hour all-inclusive service.
HotelRixos to open first all-inclusive resort in Thailand
A landmark debut in Mai Khao, introducing immersive entertainment, beachfront luxury, and the brand’s signature All-Inclusive, All-Exclusive experience to Phuket.
HotelMGallery Collection opens, accelerating Accor's expansion in Western China
Accor has launched the Financial City Chengdu - MGallery Collection, marking a major step in its strategic expansion across Western China's luxury hospitality sector.
LifestyleGSTC launches futures lab for sustainable tourism
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has launched the GSTC Futures Lab for Sustainable Tourism, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the role of research, data, and evidence-based...
LifestyleTourist boat capsized in Thailand
A boat with 33 tourists capsized off the coast of the Thai holiday island of Phuket.
DestinationTourists without money in their pockets will not be able to enter Phuket
In Phuket, Thailand's most popular tourist destination, a proposal has been presented to increase the financial standards of tourists on the island. According to this proposal, tourists coming to...
DestinationTourism sector advocates for adjustments to Thailand’s casino plan
Members of Thailand’s tourism industry are calling for modifications to the government’s proposed integrated entertainment complex plans, which includes casinos, aimed at stimulating economic growth.
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Riu Palace Phuket: the first RIU hotel in Thailand opens its doors
Sep 10Hotel
Rixos to open first all-inclusive resort in Thailand
Sep 3Hotel
MGallery Collection opens, accelerating Accor's expansion in Western China
Aug 28Lifestyle
GSTC launches futures lab for sustainable tourism
Jan 6Lifestyle
Tourist boat capsized in Thailand
Jan 14Destination
Tourists without money in their pockets will not be able to enter Phuket
Oct 3Destination
Tourism sector advocates for adjustments to Thailand’s casino plan
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