The Road to Re-opening Hotel Doors – a Guide
BANGKOK: As fragments of light appear on the tourism horizon and to get you and your hotel in the best shape possible for when you re-open there are many factors to consider as markets around the world now slowly ease off travel restrictions. Ensure you have everything covered so you’re ready for a successful re-opening. […]
PHUKET TO OPEN 01 JULY WITHOUT QUARANTINE. FIRST IN THAILAND
BANGKOK: In a move largely expected after intense lobbying from the huge Travel and Toursm industry here in Thailand, the government approved the waiving of quarantine requirements for vaccinated visitors arriving on Phuket from July 1, the first significant reopening for the popular tourism destination. An economic panel chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved the proposal by Phuket‘s private sector and business groups […]
LONDON TAT OFFICE FULLY SUPPORT OPENING PHUKET TO TOURISTS IN JULY
The recent good news of Phuket’s reopening was warmly welcomed by the Tourism Bureau’s London office reported TravelMole. From the 1 July the quarantine period will be removed entirely for Phuket and residents of Phuket will be prioritised to receive the vaccine. “Thailand’s priority is to make tourism safe for both tourists and locals alike,” […]
Thai tourism industry will never be allowed to recover to pre-COVID levels
BANGKOK: Last week the Thai government Minister’s speech shows me that tourism will never be allowed to recover to previous levels. The writing is definitely on the wall, windows and front door, that there has been a major policy shift in government thinking by PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s cabinet. In a deeply worrying development for Thailand’s […]
Thailand Tourism Industry Meets – Asks for Opening of Borders and Skies
BANGKOK: The two esteemed associations held theirjoint Annual SKÅL BANGKOK and PATA THAILAND CHAPTER 2020 Charity Christmas Lunch this week. Host Sammy Carolus, Skålleague and GM at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel and all of his team received the organisors’ special thanks for their great offerings and outstanding service on the day. Special mention […]
SKÅL BANGKOK’S WOOD WARNS OF A DEEPENING THAILAND TOURISM CRISIS
BANGKOK: It is becoming increasingly evident that the damage being inflicted to Thailand’s massive travel and tourism industry is proving to be critical with deep long lasting structural economic damage that is set to worsen rather than improve.With the current official mindset of allowing the industry, that employs millions in Thailand, to be sacrificed; thrown […]
Hyatt Regency Bangkok launches Tourism Recovery Plan 2021 – One Million Baht Club
BANGKOK: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit announces its cooperation with 5 leading business and strategic partners for Tourism 2021 recovery plan with the launching of the “One Million Baht Club”, the privilege package from Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit in Thailand. Attended by Mr. Vitavas Vibhagool, Chief Executive Officer-Property Development, Grande Asset Hotels and Property Public Company Limited; Mr.Sammy […]
Thailand’s Hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action
BANGKOK: Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one of the lowest risk countries in the world. But travel and tourism is suffering. With no end in sight to the stifling government imposed travel restrictions, businesses large and small are haemorrhaging and struggling […]
Come on Thailand, lets see real leadership
Come on Thailand. Lets see real leadership. It’s time to get back to work! The government needs to make leadership choices now…! “What is unclear is the logic in govt policy flip flop on a logical risk mitigation strategy that was echoed in the ‘Phuket Model’ but after the dust has settled, it ultimately failed […]
OPINION: AJW’s Time for Reflection
History will show us the damage or otherwise the Trump era has had on the hearts and soul of not only America but the world. For readers of this space will know that I try to not make many public statements. My SKÅL training has taught me to be open-minded, to listen, to be non-political, […]