The head of global online travel agency Agoda said Wednesday that the potential development of Thailand’s first legal casinos would provide a significant boost to tourism – even as he predicted a record year for visitor arrivals in 2025.
Omri Morgenshtern, Agoda’s CEO, made the comments during a media event in Bangkok, with Reuters reporting his views that casinos could be a game-changer for the nation.
“It’s the experience around gambling,” Morgenshtern said. “Think about Macau and Vegas – usually it comes with crazy shows, food and amazing hotels.”
He also noted that casino resorts do not have seasonality in the same way some other tourist attractions do, meaning they can help boost visitation to Thailand even in the low season. Amusement parks, museums and activities for children would be important additions, however.
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