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Restrictions eased in Bangkok as COVID numbers fall 30%
Patrons will now not need to be fully vaccinated and/or pass a COVID-19 test to dine in at eateries...
Amazing Thailand bows in wai: The Rosewood Bangkok, a COVID casualty Hotel
When the Rosewood was opened it reshaped Bangkok's skyline. Rosewood Bangkok is a 30-story...
Thailand’s Koh Samui Reopens to Vaccinated International Travelers
SKÅL welcomes reopening of Thailand’s second largest island to vaccinated foreign travelers in the...
Skål International Thailand launches destination marketing despite COVID surge
Skål International Thailand has launched a series of Destination Marketing Websites with a strong...
WTTC and WTN advocates waiving patents on COVID-19 vaccine production
Wealthy countries face increased pressure to share technology and rights with vaccine manufacturers...
Third wave wreaking havoc on Thailand’s tourism restart plan – where are we now?
Eighteen Thai provinces have now been declared red zones, with a partial lockdown and stay at home...
New President of SKAL International Krabi elected
SKAL International Thailand Vice President Kevin Rautenbach has been elected President of SKAL...
The Road to Re-opening Hotel Doors – a Guide
Andrew J Wood examines possible strategies for hoteliers
London TAT office fully supports opening Phuket to tourists in July
Thailand's priority is to make tourism safe for both tourists and locals alike
No quarantine for Phuket starting July 1
Tourists wanting to visit Phuket, Thailand, who have been vaccinated will be able to do so without...
Tourism Leaders open appeal to the Thai Government
The #OpenThailandSafely campaign would like to make four public comments. This is the Social media...
Tourism students learning from Skal Bangkok leaders
Besides have the opportunity to network with leaders of Skal Bangkok, tourism students got to see...
Skal International Executive Board: New 2021 leadership
The 2021 Skal International Executive Board met for the first time in a virtual meeting to kick...
President of Skål International Bangkok: An alternative to compulsory quarantine needed
I am very optimistic for our industry and the future of SKÅL International’s role as a leader in...
Thailand to receive 63 million doses of COVID vaccine from China
Thailand released a plan to get all its citizens vaccinated against COVID-19 In addition illegal...
Relying on Tourism is now unacceptable for Thailand
Amazing Thailand was the slogan for the Kingdom’s visitors industry for many years bringing...
Thailand tourism industry meets, asks for opening of borders and skies
The two esteemed associations held their joint Annual SKÅL BANGKOK and PATA THAILAND CHAPTER 2020...
Skål Bangkok’s Wood warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
It is becoming increasingly evident that the damage being inflicted to Thailand’s massive travel...
Thailand Hotel Industry: Bleeding to Death
Thailand has reported just 3,880 COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and...
Thailand: Red Tape Guillotine
The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of...
President-Elect Biden gale-force Intensity and Passion for Tourism seen by SKAL
History will show us the damage or otherwise, the Trump era has had on the hearts and soul of not...
Skal International Goa named Skal Club Of The Year 2020
The 81st Skal World Congress was held on 17th October 2020 where Skal International Goa ( 691 )...
Indian hotelier chiefs: Paradigm shift in global hospitality trends but its only temporary
Key players in the Indian hotel market came together at a recent Industry awards event – they...
DESCAP 1 Private Equity Trust to acquire up to 8 hotels in Thailand
Destination Capital PTE., LTD., (DC) and KTB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited (KTBST...
SKAL online event gets biggest attendance in AGM history
The Skål Asia AGM which due to the Covid-19 pandemic was without a home, instead the 49th SAA AGM...
Tourism Authority Thailand hosts first Krabi Carbon Neutral Meeting
The green image of Krabi came alive on the Sky Garden of ANANA Ecological Resort Krabi at a TAT...
SKÅL Meetings Live and In Person
On my road trip visit to Krabi and Phuket, I was fortunate to attend SKÅL meetings in both towns...
Skål Bangkok sees record turnout for re-starting tourism
To a sold out gathering of travel and tourism professionals SKÅL INTERNATIONAL BANGKOK reconvened...
Thailand MICE: Tourism Students Shine at Contest
Students from Assumption University’s MSME Business School returned victorious from the 2020...
Thailand Travel Restrictions: What can we expect next?
Right at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, I was absolutely sure people will only travel...
Getting Thailand’s travel and tourism industry back on it’s feet
Industry expert and respected marketeer David Barrett in discussion with Andrew J Wood on...
Thailand International Flights: On Hold Until September?
A senior director of civilian aviation recently said that Thailand international flights are not...
Thai government sells shares in Thai Airways
Thai International (THAI) on 19 May confirmed it would file under chapter 3/1 of the bankruptcy law...
Government sends Thai Airways to Bankruptcy Court
The cabinet on Tuesday resolved that cash-strapped Thai Airways International (THAI) would file for...
Global aviation in crisis
Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce...
Thai Airways Faces “Life or Death” with Less Support
Not surprising opposition to another huge government handout to debt-ridden Thai Airways...
Thailand billionaire keen to restart tourism
Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, is urging the government to...
Hotels in Asia increasingly worried as debts mount
Hotel property owners across Asia are increasingly turning to creative financing solutions to ride...
How will Asia Prepare for Recovery?
How do we sensibly and effectively restart travel and tourism, the industry that employs 1 in 10...
Asia tourism prepares for recovery
How do we sensibly and effectively restart travel and tourism, the industry that employs 1-in-10...
The Future of Thailand Sustainable Tourism
Wolfgang Grimm President of Skål International Thailand and owner of the Anana Ecological Resort in...
Travel and Tourism Predictions: What might the future hold?
Skal International Bangkok President Andrew J. Wood gives his thoughts on what might be expected...
COVID-19: Best Advice in the World
We are living in extraordinary times. With the world forced into a complete shutdown and travel by...
A Practical Guide to Recovery Post C-19 coronavirus
As the travel and tourism industry struggles with the ongoing C-19 crisis, with hotels and tourism...
Thai Airways prepares to ground its fleet to battle COVID-19
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced, “Due to the ongoing global...
Skål Executive Committee Meets in Christchurch
Skål International (SI) recently held its first 2020 board meeting in NZ. The 3-day meeting of the...
Chinese Government is taking bold steps
Freeland, the international counter-trafficking organization, congratulates the Chinese Government...
Road trip Bangkok to Phuket: The Great Southern Thailand Adventure
I needed to attend a meeting in Phuket and had time to visit and explore. We decided to drive and...
Star Convention Center in Thailand under new management
The Star Convention Hotel will be rebranded to Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre in 2020...