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Ministry vows Bangkok special tourist visa arrivals by October
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/09/2020
» The Tourism Ministry has pledged to bring the first batch of international tourists to Thailand by October, with Bangkok as the primary destination, and it wants tourism operators to gear up marketing plans right away.
Capella opening first brand hotel in Chao Phraya Estate
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/09/2020
» Capella Bangkok is introducing its first hotel under Capella Hotels and Resorts in Thailand this year, shifting focus to the domestic market amid the slowdown.
Shorter quarantine if tourist test succeeds
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/09/2020
» A seven-day quarantine for foreign tourists can be put into effect in November if the first batch of inbound tourists in October is clear of coronavirus infections, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Hoteliers still jittery over reopening
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/09/2020
» The lack of clarity about a plan to welcome international tourists has dented hoteliers' confidence about reopening.
Hotels urge open market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/09/2020
» Operators oppose the idea of monopolising the foreign tourism market through the Thailand Longstay Company's management, saying the private sector is better able to handle this market.
Pandemic gives Elite Card an unforeseen sales boost
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/04/2020
» Thailand Elite Card sees the international travel ban and worldwide pandemic unexpectedly increasing demand for long stays in Thailand, with membership sales now soaring.
Pata: Hygiene rules staying
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/04/2020
» Airports are likely to implement permanent health controls in light of the worst tourism crisis in memory as a result of the pandemic, with travel restrictions possibly lasting longer to prevent a second or third wave of the pandemic, according to Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata).
B5bn tourism aid package ready Friday
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/03/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is set to propose a domestic travel stimulus plan worth 5 billion baht to the economic cabinet this Friday, aiming to cushion the impact of the coronavirus for the services sector nationwide.
TAT eyes Olympic dividend
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/02/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) seeks to capitalise on Japanese renting out their homes during the Tokyo Olympics this summer, hoping to draw them to Thailand while their country is flooded with Olympics attendees.
Council sees Q1 tourism growth of 2.1%
Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/01/2020
» The Tourism Council of Thailand forecasts 11.02 million international arrivals in the first quarter of 2020, up 2.1% year-on-year.