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Uninvited guest
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/09/2020
» When the deadly Covid virus was first reported in China early this year, nobody would have imagined the ongoing global effects.
Uninvited guest
Business, Published on 14/09/2020
» When the deadly virus was first reported in China early this year, nobody would have imagined it would become an uninvited long-stay guest who cost the global community a heavy price to host it.
Special visa eyed to serve long-staying travellers
Business, Published on 04/09/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to submit to the cabinet a "special tourist visa" scheme for approval, targeting long-staying travellers with the lengthiest period extending to 270 days.
Rebranding, consolidation likely for industry into 2021
Business, Published on 27/08/2020
» The tourism industry is expected to witness more consolidation as the pandemic impact lasts until the third quarter next year, say operators, while Thailand needs to rebrand itself to tap into the quality market by targeting the health and wellness segment.
Rebranding and consolidation stated as operator strategies
Published on 26/08/2020
» The tourism industry is expected to witness more consolidation as the pandemic impact lasts until the third quarter next year, say operators, while Thailand needs to rebrand itself to tap into the quality market by targeting the health and wellness segment.
Tepid response to tourism perks
Business, Published on 20/08/2020
» New privileges in the tourism stimulus campaign offering businesses lodging room nights drew a mixed response from tourism operators.
Grounded in reality
Business, Published on 10/08/2020
» This year will be the first in the history of Thai tourism that the high and low seasons are rendered indistinct as fear of coronavirus infection keeps people at home.
Shortage of alternative state quarantine hotels for returning foreigners
Business, Published on 01/08/2020
» Alternative state quarantine (ASQ) hotels may be in short supply when foreigners are allowed into Thailand, with the Thai Hotels Association (THA) saying the extra medical cost is preventing operators from taking part.
Operators await clarity on travel bubble progress
Business, Published on 31/07/2020
» Inbound tour operators want a clear decision on travel bubbles from the government so they can prepare marketing campaigns in advance, saying 80% of them may exit the market if no new tourists arrive this year.
Film shoots to tally B1.7bn
Business, Published on 24/07/2020
» Despite the coronavirus outbreak, international film crews still want to shoot in Thailand, and are expected to bring in 1.7 billion baht for the economy.