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Domestic market to reach a peak in Q3
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/07/2022
» Domestic tourism is expected to record the highest level of travel sentiment in the third quarter since the pandemic thanks to a shift towards an endemic approach and several long holidays, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
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.
Over half of hotel operators post losses
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/03/2022
» Some 63% of hotels recorded losses as average occupancy lingered below 30% despite the renewed Test & Go scheme, according to the hotel business operator sentiment index for February.
Ways to woo digital wanderers
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/02/2022
» A new regimen of working life outside of a traditional office environment has gained popularity amid the pandemic, giving rise to the digital nomad trend that lets people blend work and travel with greater flexibility.
Hotels struggle amid lockdown extension
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/08/2021
» The extended lockdown is leading to more hotel closures and unemployment, while some hoteliers are transforming their hotels into hospitels to avoid the massive slowdown in tourism.
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.
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/05/2021
» The Chiang Mai sandbox model will go ahead as planned on Oct 1 and target tourists from Asia as operators expect to receive a windfall from the Phuket sandbox.
Hotels mull closing down for low season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/04/2021
» The resurgence of Covid-19 is forcing hoteliers to consider temporarily closing down given the low income and poor demand from tourists.
Spa group asks for salary aid
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/02/2021
» Some 80% of spa businesses nationwide have closed, prompting the Thai Spa Association to call for urgent relief aid from the government, especially in the form of a salary co-payment scheme.
Support scheme for tourism staff
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/01/2021
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) aims to establish the Tourism Labour Bank assistance programme by March for tourism workers suffering from the impact of the pandemic as the fresh outbreak could result in up to 2 million workers in the industry losing their jobs.