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Governor gets backing to extend nightlife hours to 2am
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/06/2022
» Tourism operators are supporting the Bangkok governor's proposal to extend nightlife hours until 2am and lift the outdoor mask mandate to boost tourism demand and attract workers back to the industry.
TAT sees 1m arrivals per month during last quarter
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/04/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking forward to drawing at least 1 million tourists per month during the high season in the final quarter thanks to a less cumbersome entry process.
Tour stimulus approval lag set to wreak havoc
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/03/2022
» A delay in the approval process for the troublesome tour stimulus campaign is expected to affect travellers and cause tour companies to face losses.
Chiang Mai readies for high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/10/2021
» Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on Sept 1, the tourism sector in Chiang Mai is eager to observe positive signals as more activities resume.
Hotels face sluggish recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/08/2021
» Revenue per available room (RevPAR) for Bangkok hotels will not return to the pre-pandemic level until 2025 due to the gradual rebound of tourism demand compared to supply, according to an estimate by Horwath HTL.
Hotels face grim outlook
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/07/2021
» Domestic demand for hotels remains gloomy because of the steady daily rise in new infections, forcing hoteliers to hope for a big reopening scheme for foreign visitors to shore up travel demand.
Phuket's long and winding road towards recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2021
» Despite tourism operators and tourism-related agencies giving their blood, sweat and tears to ensure that the Phuket sandbox scheme marked the country's reopening on July 1, their work is not yet complete. Instead, it just marks the beginning of a long road towards recovery.
Lacking vaccination plan, TAT sees Q3 return for foreigners
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/02/2021
» The plan to welcome back international tourists in the third quarter is on track even though there is no timetable for vaccination of locals, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourism hotspots await hotel investors
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/05/2020
» The massive blow to the tourism industry caused by the outbreak may offer an opportunity for hotel investors waiting for property sales, but operators in Chiang Mai and Phuket have yet to witness that phenomenon.
Tourism Authority of Thailand looks at drought impact
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/07/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to conduct a study on the impact of severe drought on the tourism industry as many parts of the country are likely to endure a prolonged shortage of rain this year.