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Malaysia stimulates tourism rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Betong and Hat Yai are banking on cross-border tourism from Malaysia to shore up the local economy, while encouraging a more seamless immigration process to facilitate the flow of tourists.
Tourism operators in Hat Yai seeking helping hand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/06/2022
» Tourism operators in Hat Yai are calling for additional support when it comes to registration for the Thailand Pass and bus services at the Malaysian border, particularly at the Sadao checkpoint, in order to bring back tourists.
Uptick in arrivals denotes revival
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/06/2022
» The tourism industry is finally seeing positive signs in terms of arrivals following the relaxation of entry rules, sparking hopes of a recovery.
Tour operators to focus on wholesale market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/06/2022
» Tour operators selling trips to Japan are opting for wholesale packages instead of individual sales to avoid risks during the early stages of tourism resumption, which comes with extra costs, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Call to expand tour subsidy scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/02/2022
» Tour operators are urging the government to increase the quota for locals joining Tour Teaw Thai, a tour package subsidy, to stimulate more demand from frequent users.
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.
Tourism Ministry wields axe over Tour Teaw Thai
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/06/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has threatened to terminate a domestic stimulus package called "Tour Teaw Thai" if it cannot equally distribute income to the majority of people.
Smoother steps sought for senior visitors
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/12/2020
» Operators suggest a more streamlined process for the government-sponsored tourism package for senior travellers aged over 55.
Thai Travel Agents Association puts off major sales fair
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/08/2020
» Outbound tours are not likely to return within two years, with a travel agents' association postponing an annual sales event until next year.
Industry urged to rethink strategies
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/07/2020
» Thai tourism has to pivot on making an inclusive tourism platform adapting to the Thai Chana application to brace for changes and uncertainties of post-pandemic travel.