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Operators outraged over no access to financial aid
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 20/03/2020
» Tourism operators are crying foul over not receiving financial aid despite a green light from the Bank of Thailand, saying at least 5,000 firms have exited the industry or suspended their operations.
Flying against the headwinds at Nok Air
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/03/2020
» Back in June 2019, Wutthiphum Jurangkool started a new chapter in his life with two roles at the same time: he was appointed chief executive of Nok Air two days before getting married to his long-time girlfriend.
Tourism centre deluged with complaints
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/03/2020
» More than 2,000 tourists have filed complaints against tour operators as cancellations mount from the coronavirus, while the Tourism Department acknowledged it will be hard to get a full refund at this hour.
AWC closes 5 Bangkok hotels
Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/03/2020
» SET-listed Asset World Corp Plc (AWC) is the second hotel group in Thailand to announce the temporary closure of hotels in Bangkok, shutting the doors of five premises.
Idle tour buses rack up costs
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/03/2020
» Some 10,000 tour buses nationwide have been rendered idle as people practise social distancing and shun travel.
Confidence index drops to nine-year low
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 01/04/2020
» The tourism confidence index plunged to the lowest level in nine years, though the industry is optimistic about the final quarter of 2020, which could lead to a total of 26.6 million international arrivals this year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Global-focused NokScoot faces long climb
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/04/2020
» NokScoot is trying to get a grip on its battle with the coronavirus pandemic, while acknowledging that its healing period may take longer in comparison with other airlines because of its dependence on international routes.
Relief sought for 15,000 operators on verge of collapse
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 10/04/2020
» Tour operators are urging the government to help 15,000 tour operators at risk of collapse due to stagnant cash flow.
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).
Hotels pivot into working spaces, restaurants on Get
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/04/2020
» Hotels are seeking new sources of revenue, partnering with food delivery apps and offering luxury rooms as workspaces, as the pandemic decimates their bottom line.