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Hoteliers deride government proposal for dual pricing
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is "impractical" and demanding the administration roll out effective promotions to spur tourism sentiment in an effort to increase room rates.
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has rolled out this year's recovery target based on hotel occupancy, spending and cabin factor to ensure the revival of Thai tourism following the country's full reopening on June 1.
Dusit retains strategy for hotel openings this year
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/01/2022
» SET-listed Dusit International is maintaining its plan for hotel openings this year, focusing on an asset-light model and preparing a comprehensive strategy for long-term success.
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.
Murder mystery dents sandbox hopes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/08/2021
» The death of a Swiss woman in Phuket that authorities are treating as a murder has shaken tourist confidence and affected the Phuket sandbox scheme, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Early signs of Phuket revival appear
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/07/2021
» Thailand is working to reopen to foreign tourists following a commitment from the prime minister to lift most restrictions by mid-October, with the aim of putting the economy back on track.
ERW Group bets on Hop Inn
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/05/2021
» Hoteliers continue to streamline operations and implement proactive strategies to preserve liquidity to cope with the uncertainty of tourism.
Hoteliers urge state to utilise decree to speed up vaccines
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/03/2021
» Hoteliers are pressing the government to speed up the sluggish Covid-19 vaccination programme by using an emergency decree to put the entry process in the fast track and setting July as the earliest date to reopen.
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).
Centara pins hopes on vaccine
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/02/2021
» Centara is anticipating earning 55-60% of revenue tallied in 2019 this year despite the new outbreak, pinning its hopes on vaccinations.