Phuket hotels see surge in bookings as tourists return from Europe, Middle East

Hotels in Phuket seeing strong demand from diverse markets, exceeding pre-pandemic levels
Chinese tourists expected to boost demand during visa-free period from Sept-Feb
More guests now from Middle East and Europe, less reliance on Chinese
Tourists staying longer, including Russians due to Ukraine war
Phuket airport to be fully operational in Oct, hosting 300-400 flights daily

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Posted 9/22/2023, 10:35:00 PM