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Songkran Grows in International Appeal, Fuelling Surge in Hotel Bookings: SiteMinder
2025-03-25 16:02:53| Hotel Resource
Thailands Songkran festival has cemented itself as a drawcard for international travellers, with overseas guests now accounting for 86% of scheduled hotel check&ins between 10&17 April. The figure represents a 15 percentage point increase from actual check&ins during the same period last year, reports SiteMinder.
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