Culture Minister: Phuket Biennale delivers B28.97bn windfall, attracts 2.4mn visitors
Culture Minister: Phuket Biennale delivers B28.97bn windfall, attracts 2.4mn visitors — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
The Phuket Biennale generated a windfall of B28.97 billion and drew 2.4 million visitors, Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanit announced Tuesday. The event, which concluded on March 31, 2026, positioned Phuket as a leading destination for international cultural tourism, according to ministry data.
Economic and Tourism Impact
Officials reported that visitor spending during the Biennale exceeded B17.6 billion, with the remainder attributed to business deals and related economic activity. International tourists accounted for 1.5 million of the total attendees, while domestic visitors numbered 900,000.
Hotel occupancy in Phuket reached 92% at the event’s peak, ministry figures showed. The Biennale also supported over 15,000 temporary jobs in the hospitality and service sectors, according to local authorities.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/culture-minister-phuket-biennale-delivers-b28-97bn-windfall-attracts-2-4mn-visitors-99749.php
