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Test & Go freeze could cost B7bn
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/01/2022
» The prolonged suspension of the Test & Go scheme could cost the tourism sector at least 7 billion baht in January and shatter tourism confidence in the long run, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
High season ends early
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/01/2022
» Tourism operators in popular destinations face more cancellations as the prolonged suspension of the Test & Go scheme is dampening enthusiasm for the remainder of the high season.
Siam Land Flying profits from outbreak
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/01/2022
» Siam Land Flying Co is gaining a windfall from the rise in private jet demand in the region amid the pandemic.
McKinsey predicts recovery by 2024
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/12/2021
» Thai tourism revenue may recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, though attracting "quality" travellers from new source markets is essential for a pronounced rebound, according to new research by McKinsey and Company.
TAT puts dampener on New Year hopes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/12/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a weak New Year period with just 8.04 billion baht in tourism revenue, due to concerns over the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Hotel market remains tepid thanks to Omicron
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/12/2021
» Growing uncertainties triggered by tighter curbs against the Covid-19 Omicron variant are dashing hoteliers' hopes of cashing in during the peak tourist season.
Israeli breakout blamed on apps
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/12/2021
» The failure to synchronise a tourist tracking system is the main reason some tourists have avoided the health screening process, as happened with the Israeli tourist who left his hotel in Bangkok.
Private jet terminal to support Thailand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/12/2021
» Thai tourism continues to show its resilience, slowly recovering from its most challenging period with the country reopening to fully vaccinated foreigners since Nov 1.
Lessons learned from pilot schemes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/12/2021
» After high season last year became a missed opportunity because of border closures, tourism businesses began to push the Phuket sandbox and Samui Plus pilot programmes in July this year, starting a long path to recovery.
Airlines hope to renew demand with crypto bet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/12/2021
» Local airlines are keeping up with the digital currency trend in the hopes of spurring more demand next year.