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Tourism operators eye Ukraine conflict warily
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/02/2022
» Tourism operators in major destinations are monitoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the conflict poses further risks to purchasing power and flight connectivity within both the Russian and European markets.
Airlines eye revival of Test & Go scheme
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/01/2022
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) hopes the government resumes the Test & Go scheme as soon as possible to support a tourism recovery.
Bangkok, Pattaya eye sandbox deal
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/01/2022
» Tourism operators in Pattaya and Bangkok have expressed concern about unequal opportunities to welcome tourists because they are not in a sandbox scheme as the Test & Go programme is suspended indefinitely.
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.
Hotel chains warily eye expansion
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/07/2021
» Hotel chains continue to tread lightly to maintain liquidity, while cautiously rolling out expansion plans amid the pandemic, which has quickly deteriorated prospects for recovery.
Krabi hoteliers eye sandbox
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/06/2021
» Hoteliers in Krabi are banking on the Phuket sandbox model to jumpstart international travel sentiment, paving the way for hotels to reopen and job recruitments to begin for the upcoming high season.
Local agencies eye jab tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/05/2021
» Tour operators are aiming to offer potential tourists from neighbouring countries vaccine tourism packages in Thailand once vaccines procured by private hospitals become available.
TCT seeks support to save up to 2.5m jobs
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/05/2021
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is calling for a direct financial support package geared towards the tourism sector to save 2-2.5 million jobs as the third wave shows no signs of abating.
Tourism banking on health image
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/01/2021
» The new outbreak is forcing Thailand to rebuild its image as a health and safety destination again, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Tour operators eye niches
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/01/2021
» With the pandemic predicted to persist, limiting face-to-face connections among people, Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) business travellers remain anchored at home.