In light of the serious situation in Myanmar, the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, with the support of Lux-Development, prepared a survey instrument to try to identify the key issues that micro, small and medium tourism businesses (MSMEs) are facing and to use this information in the months ahead to address some of the impacts.
Continue readingMekong Tourism and Destination Mekong launch initiative to support Experience Mekong Collection members
In order to help the Experience Mekong Collection members in these challenging, The Mekong Tourism Coordinating office and Destination Mekong are listing any businesses that are asking for donations. We are asking everybody to support these small responsible travel businesses, which we recognize as our shining lights of the Mekong Region. Let’s all come together to make sure that these lights will continue to shine for many years to come.
Continue readingHealth and safety to come first for tourism in Thailand when travel resumes after Covid-19. Hygiene measures offer a clean break for visitors
Thailand is introducing certified hygiene standards in tourism-related industries across the country
The measures are intended to restore visitors’ confidence and keep tourists safe in the future
Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office and Mekong Institute partner on new Mekong COVID-19 Innovations Crowdsourcing Initiative
Curation of innovative ideas and initiatives in the Greater Mekong Subregion during the Corona Virus pandemic to instill consumer confidence and encourage investment
Continue readingNo more touching: Thai mall installs foot pedals in elevators
No more touching in the elevators as a Thai shopping mall in Bangkok installed foot pedals for customers to step on instead of pressing the buttons, lowering the risk of having to be exposed to germs.
Continue reading“Krabi We Care” project launched to strengthen Coronavirus prevention
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to reiterate that Thailand’s public and private sectors nationwide have been implementing strict health surveillance and preventive measures as part of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention.
Continue readingCentara cares for communities
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, recently donated 1,500 food boxes to the Thai Government’s Public Relations Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to help those communities and individuals most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Continue readingTAT Headquarters reopens after 8-week WFH marking with a ‘Pantry of Sharing’
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today resumes operations at the headquarters after eight weeks under the work from home (WFH) approach and marks the occasion with a ‘Pantry of Sharing’ setting up in front of the building to help people who are in need during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak..
Continue readingTAT launches a mini site dedicated to Amazing Thailand SHA project
he Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a mini site dedicated to the “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” project, and part of the efforts to mitigate the impacts of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis and accelerate recovery in the travel and tourism sector.
Continue readingVIETNAM PUBLISHES ‘STAY AT HOME WITH VIETNAM’ KIT FOR HOUSEBOUND TRAVELLERS
Those who have had to cancel or cut short trips to Vietnam, or are unable to travel to the country this year may enjoy exploring the activities in the ‘Stay At Home‘ kit, created by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) together with the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).
Continue reading