Visitor arrivals in Phuket, Thailand 2024, by country of origin

As of April 2024, the island of Phuket in Thailand welcomed approximately 87.56 thousand visitors from Russia. Visitors from China accounted for the second-highest number of arrivals, with around 76.84 thousand. Other major groups of foreign arrivals were from India, Australia, and the United Kingdom. 

Phuket HKT

The tourism industry in Phuket has been recovering since Thailand reopened its borders to tourists. There are increasing numbers of flights arriving on this island. The vast majority of arrivals at Phuket International Airport were international travelers in 2023. The number of international aircraft movements at HKT airport in 2023 was almost nearly on the pre-COVID level and saw a significant increase compared to the previous year. The total passenger traffic at Phuket International Airport, which flew with Thai Air Asia, amounted to over two million.

Hotels in Phuket

Tourists come from all around the world to experience Phuket’s cultural attractions, such as the Big Buddha and its temple, or old Phuket Town, as well as its stunning beaches. In 2023, the occupancy rate of hotels in Phuket, Thailand, grew significantly compared to the previous year. This was even higher than in 2019. This was certainly an improvement, as Thailand lifted travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the revenue per available room of hotels in Phuket, Thailand, increased significantly as well in 2023, amounting to more than three thousand Thai baht.