TOURISM & AVIATION
Rolling the dice
As the region's tourism rivalry raises the stakes, industry leaders say casinos could help Thailand keep its edge.
- Published: 8 Feb 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Business
The Thai tourism and hospitality industry has experienced extraordinary success for years, with record tourist arrivals in 2012, but keeping the country's position amid a fiercer battlefield will require bold moves to generate demand.
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Casinos are suggested by some of the industry's movers and shakers, as gaming could be a key magnet to attract "quality" travellers and strengthen Thailand's long-term competitiveness in the region.
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