TAT expects tourism windfall during Chinese New Year
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand is counting on 530,000 Chinese visitors bringing in Bt22.9 billion into the local economy during Chinese New Year.
During the 10-day-long celebration, Chinese arrivals would surge by 47 per cent to 530,000 and revenue from them by 49 per cent to Bt22.9 billion.
Spending per person per trip is expected to rise by 6 per cent to Bt22,600.
About 890 charter flights are scheduled to touch down at Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Krabi.
The Nation
