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TAT aims to rekindle East Asian market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/05/2022
» As many destinations relax travel requirements to welcome a new flow of tourists after two years of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, some East Asian nations remain vigilant with strict Covid-19 arrival rules.
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.
Lessons learned from pilot schemes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/12/2021
» After high season last year became a missed opportunity because of border closures, tourism businesses began to push the Phuket sandbox and Samui Plus pilot programmes in July this year, starting a long path to recovery.
Forward bookings start to gather pace
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/11/2021
» Forward bookings towards year-end holidays in major tourism destinations have started to gather pace, while operators in Pattaya submitted a petition to the government to lift the ban on alcohol.
Airlines post hefty losses in first half
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/08/2021
» Airlines experienced first-half losses and only expect a modest improvement during the remainder of the year as a ban on domestic flights has worsened the pace of recovery in air travel.
Phuket plan urges messaging
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/07/2021
» Communication and effective virus control are the key factors to keep the Phuket sandbox in operation as it deals with an upsurge of Covid-19 cases.
CESA to receive 7+7 island extension plan on Thursday
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/07/2021
» Sandbox areas remain unfazed by the removal of Thailand from the European Union's (EU) white list as tourists still don't have to quarantine upon return. Meanwhile, travellers can island-hop after a 7-day stay in Phuket as the plan is expected to begin on Aug 1, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourism operators seek cooperation
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/10/2020
» Tourism operators are urging state agencies to cooperate to avoid misunderstandings that could damage the industry.
Asean to delay any visa exemption schemes
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/04/2020
» No more talks about visa exemptions or visa fee waivers are expected for Asean countries in the foreseeable future as members are focusing on their own rehabilitation plans, the tourism and sports minister said.
TAA reshuffles operations as Chinese market takes a hit
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/01/2020
» Thai AirAsia (TAA), Thailand's largest low-cost carrier, expects to lose 300,000 Chinese passengers during the first quarter, as flights to China make up 30% of its total revenue.