TOURISM
Chiang Mai resort planned
- Published: 17/12/2010 at 04:15 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
New Chiang Mai resort to defy low tourism performanceDespite sluggish tourism in Chiang Mai, the Vongvanij Group is planning a 250-million-baht health retreat/residential project in Mae Rim district to be completed within three years.
Managing director Luenchay Vongvanij said tourism in this major northern destination had slowed down in recent years due largely to the country's political turmoil.
''Our resort has had an occupancy rate of only 30% on average for two years now,'' he said.
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About the author
- Writer: Kanana Katharangsiporn
- Position: Business Reporter
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