Pattaya Prepares for US Military Arrival

MGR Online•Society•21d ago

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Tourism businesses in Pattaya are preparing for the arrival of US military personnel to stimulate the local economy.

•Pattaya tourism businesses are preparing for US military personnel coming ashore for leisure.
•Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has already received some bookings and serves as a transport hub for personnel.
•Spending by US military personnel distributes across hotels, restaurants, cafes, massage parlors, spas, and shopping malls.
•Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has prepared check-in areas and additional ATMs to facilitate cash withdrawals.

•Tourism businesses in Pattaya are preparing to welcome US military personnel arriving for leisure.
•The number of visitors varies based on ship size and the duration of shore leave granted to the personnel.
•Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has begun receiving bookings and continues to serve as a pick-up and drop-off point for personnel entering central Pattaya.
•Spending by US military personnel stimulates various local sectors, including food and beverage, massage, spas, and shopping malls.
•Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya reports a more noticeable impact on its food and beverage business than on room occupancy due to the availability of international and American-style menus.
•Pattaya remains a destination for US military personnel due to the diversity of tourism products and services that meet various needs.
•Thanyarat Mahitthiset stated that hotel businesses must maintain a diverse customer base because fleet visits are irregular and depend on multiple factors.
•Local entrepreneurs are encouraged to provide high service standards and accurate tourism information to ensure safety and create positive impressions.

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Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

A destination city where US military personnel visit for leisure and spending.

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya(โรงแรมฮาร์ดร็อคพัทยา)

A hotel in Pattaya that provides accommodation, international dining, and transport services for US military personnel.

Thanyarat Mahitthiset(ธัญญรัตน์ มหิทธิเศรษฐ์)

The Director of Marketing Communications at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya.