Chinese tourists inject momentum into Thailand tourism industry – A sign of a return to pre-COVID tourism levels

Outbound tourism in China is on the rise. Since the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on global tourism, the country has since optimized its pandemic-prevention measures and tourists have been pouring out to one of its favoured destinations – Thailand. This signifies a rise in business for the Thai tourism trade, and many activities, such as finding a resort in Phuket – can be expected to welcome Chinese visitors. Properties such as the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas can reasonably be expected to contribute to the efforts to revive Thai tourism.

The influx of tourists also affects business owners. Restaurant and stall owners in Thailand report the increases in foot traffic has indeed increased, albeit not to pre-COVID levels, and the recent influxes make these business owners optimistic for the future.