Due to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, many travellers were unable to claim these benefits and a number of tourist-based businesses have continued to decline. Since the reopening on January 8, about 110,000 Chinese tourists have traveled to Thailand (from 1 January to 4 February), compared to only 54,146 persons in December. Recently, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) had revised its target for inbound Chinese tourists to 7-8 mn (from 5 mn the month before) or around 80% of pre-COVID level. In 1991, the name of the TAA was changed to be the Thai Travel Agents Association or TTAA, which is still presently used.
Spending by Chinese tourists averaged 6,118 baht per person per day in Thailand, with the largest share spent on Shopping & Souvenirs (31%), Accommodation (25%), and Food & Beverage (19%). Andrew J Wood was born in Yorkshire England, he is a professional hotelier, Skalleague and travel writer. Andrew is a past Director of Skål International (SI), National President SI Thailand and is currently President of SI Bangkok and a VP of both SI Thailand and SI Asia. He is a regular guest lecturer at various Universities in Thailand including Assumption University’s Hospitality School and the Japan Hotel School in Tokyo. The meeting between the TSEP committee and the TAT, held this morning (11th September 2020), focused on the Tourism Cluster, which is a vital driving force for the country’s economy.
Hailed from China, Mr. Zhang Wei, 37, plans to tie the knot with Ms. Wang Rui, 32, at the Celes Beach Front Resort on Samui Island. Mr. Alexander Brennan and Ms. Yasmin Wellington have also chosen Samui Island. But for the couple who have already travelled around the globe, their planned wedding reception will take place in a so romantic style at the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort. Each tour packages are easy to make a reservation and prompt email response from our customer service.
We proceed our trekking by walking through the jungle for next Lahu village and lunch will be provided at the village or sometimes we have lunch during our trekking in the forest. Also, visit the beautiful waterfall of Chiang Rai for a bit of relaxation before heading to the Akha village for an overnight stay. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour guide while visiting Northern Thailand / Chiang Rai please visit our Contact Us page. Please note that it may take 24 – 48 hours for someone to respond due to connectivity issues in remote areas of the Golden Triangle and Chiang Rai.
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TAT’s announcement can be taken as a glimmer of hope, as well as a wake-up-call to start planning your future travels. That way, when travel restrictions are officially lifted, you know exactly where to go and what to do. 2021 was supposed to be the year where Thais appreciated hotspots within their own country.