The hotel room rates will stay stable in Thailand until 2017, as forecasted by The Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS). It is due to stiff competition between underground accommodations.
Same time last year, rates have risen by five percent, President Seni Puwasetthavorn explained. Many hotels must set their deal rates for 2016-2017 to consumers before 2015 ends.
Seni explained that the number of underground accomodations on Koh Samui had increased by 5,000 per year, including weekend houses, serviced apartments, resorts, hotels and foreigners hotels. Seni further explained, "The problem is worsening this year because weekend houses are playing with low prices, as they're focusing on long-stay guests who pay 10 times less than the price of staying in hotels."
In other news, Tourico Holidays is offering ExclusiveDeals in the top cities in the Asia-Pacific like Koh Samui, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Phuket, Bangkok, Seoul and Tokyo. The pre-purchasing model gives added advantages to both distribution and partner clients. Hotel partners enjoy rate structure and flexible terms, assured monthly income, complimentary marketing and incremental business from Tourico. Suppliers and travel agents gain access to no blackout dates, heavily discounted rates, more inventory and last minute availability.
Six more sales and partner services staff are recently added by Tourico, only for the Asia-Pacific market. The firm opened a new branch in Shanghai, which will function as a tech hub for the travel agency's Asia-Pacific operations. There will be 70 staff hired in China by 2016.
According to Executive Vice President of Global Product Development for Tourico Holidays, Steve Skidgel, "Hoteliers and travel suppliers across Asia can greatly benefit from Tourico's global distribution footprint - which includes nearly 5,000 clients in 100 different countries." Skidgel went on to explain that, "We look forward to connecting with new travel partners at ITB Asia this week and showcasing how Tourico can help businesses improve their bottom lines."
