Phuket City Economy Boast By Tourism Around 80%
PHUKET: According to the Tourism Authority Office in Phuket, tourism in the island province increased by 80% year over year from January to October, with close to 100 billion baht now flowing into the economy. During this time, tourism brought in 119 billion baht in revenue, with a 35% average hotel occupancy rate.
In the past 10 months, Phuket has received 6.2 million visitors, with a 41% rise in Thai visitors compared to the same period in 2021. The Phuket Immigration Bureau (IB) commander, Pol Gen Thanet Sukchai, claims that from May 1 to November 27, 934,164 tourists visited the island. 914,746 of them were foreigners. It is consider that Phuket is the crown jewel of Thailand.
From November 1 to November 27, Germany, the UK, Australia, India, and Russia were the countries with the most visitors.
Phuket City: Tourism Data
The data also revealed that from January to October, the average hotel occupancy rate was 35%, which indicates that throughout this time, close to 100,000 hotel rooms were reserved.
The tourism industry is steadily rebounding after three years of the Covid-19 outbreak, according to Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, director of the Tourism Authority Office.
This can be viewed as a lagging indicator of the nation’s expanding economy, she continued.
The lack of labor in the tourism sector, according to Ms. Nanthasiri, presents a barrier for many operators who are still recovering from the pandemic.
High airfares, according to Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA), could impede the recovery going ahead. Energy and inflation are two variables that have raised prices.
Flights Prices Too High To Phuket City
One major concern that can halt Phuket’s boast in tourism is flights tickets. Currently a one-way flight ticket to Phuket can coast up to 6,000 – 7,000 baht according to Bangkok Post news. As prior to 2019 a one-way flight can cost passengers between 3,000 – 4,000 baht.
However, authorities in Thailand are talking to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reduce flights tickets and also to increase flights capacity to Phuket.
Phuket new international airport can handle up to 480 flights a day. On Monday during the high season Phuket handle up to 200 flights a day. Prior to Monday the airport receive up to 100 flights a day. As more direct international flights coming to Phuket, it can boast up more tourism and the ultimate question arise where do I stay in Phuket for a short-term or long-term, to run away from the cold weather.
Which Property to Stay in Phuket City
Phuket City is a big modern city located South of the island. Majority of expats, locals, and tourist alike will choose between only two types of properties to rent in Phuket. The first type of property is of course a condo and second type for property is a private pool villa.
Phuket condos for rent are affordable and big. The condos are very modern and stylish and are mainly in low-rise residential buildings. Majority of the residential buildings in Phuket are provide amenities such as: swimming pool, gym, rooftop lounge area, and work spaces.
On the other hand, private pool villas for rent in Phuket provide you with open spaces for nice breezy wind to flow all throughout the villa. With a swimming pool next to your living room, it’s the best feeling ever. Most of the villa provides BBQ area as well with your private pool villa in Phuket.
Come to Phuket for a vacation or for a break and Phuket is ready to serve you the moment you land at the airport.
