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Tour operators jittery despite easing restrictions
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/07/2022
» Outbound travel has shown early signs of a rebound as restrictions ease across the globe, yet tour operators expect many challenges from ongoing viral outbreaks and economic woes.
Travel agents push trips to Malaysia
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) wants to spur more outbound trips to Malaysia through the exchange of tourist flow to support the recovery trajectory following the border's reopening.
Welcome to the high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/07/2022
» Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis, removing it from the Category 5 narcotics list after being published in the Royal Gazette on June 9.
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.
Hoteliers uneasy over coming long weekends
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/07/2022
» Hotel operators have voiced mixed feelings over travel sentiment for the two long holidays in July as the spike in Covid-19 infections and oil prices continue to impact tourism.
Mice operators see signs of recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 09/07/2022
» Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) operators are noting signs of a rebound from the international market following the country's reopening, with revenue from exhibitions this year expected to reach 60% of the pre-pandemic level in 2019.
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.
Koh Phangan firms seek cheaper ferries
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Koh Phangan are urging a lower ferry fare to the island after the price rose more than 40% this month, affecting operating and living costs for locals.
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).
Firms push for softer tourism rules
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/06/2022
» Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease Covid-19 restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.