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Strengthening Thai Tourism: James Thurlby’s blueprint for Skål Bangkok Vision 2025
Strengthening Thai Tourism: James Thurlby’s blueprint for Skål Bangkok Vision 2025
BANGKOK: In the serene setting of the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel, James Thurlby, President of Skål International Bangkok, over coffee discusses a transformative year for his club and the organisation. As 2024 drew to a close, Thurlby's optimism for the future was palpable. His focus is clear: revitalising Skål's membership and reinforcing its role in Thailand's robust tourism industry.
Third Wave wreaking havoc on Thailand’s tourism restart plan - Where are we now? 
Third Wave wreaking havoc on Thailand’s tourism restart plan - Where are we now? 
BANGKOK: Thailand ministers are pondering the next steps to restart the country’s massive tourism industry, initially set for July 1, 2021 in Phuket. The plan may need to be overhauled as Phuket struggles to immunise the whole island in the wake of the third wave of hotspots.
Thailand’s tourism industry and coronavirus 2021
Thailand’s tourism industry and coronavirus 2021
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine this week for emergency use in the country. 
Thailand tourism changed forever
Thailand tourism changed forever
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. 
SKÅL Bangkok President warns of a deepening Thailand tourism crisis
SKÅL Bangkok President 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.
Thailand’s hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action
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 to survive. Hotel operators, according to the Nation, are pleading with the government to reopen the country and launch measures soon to help their businesses, which are bleeding to death, they claim. 
Skål Krabi inaugurates first rooftop ‘Community Farm’
Skål Krabi inaugurates first rooftop ‘Community Farm’
KRABI: Skal Krabi recently inaugurated a rooftop community farming concept to help feed local communities during these unprecedented challenging times.
Getting Thailand back on its feet - an interview with David Barrett
Getting Thailand back on its feet - an interview with David Barrett
Industry expert and respected marketeer David Barrett in discussion with Andrew J Wood on recovering from the impact of the coronavirus on Thailand’s formidable travel and tourism industry.
Thailand’s international flights may not restart until September
Thailand’s international flights may not restart until September
BANGKOK: A senior director of civilian aviation recently said that international flights are not likely to resume in Thailand until late September.
OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery – are we doing enough?
OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery – are we doing enough?
BANGKOK: The wheels of Thailand’s tourism industry are slowly turning. Travel and tourism is starting to move again. Weekends in Hua Hin hotels for instance are close to capacity (with some resorts experiencing 90% occupancy and some even higher). Being close to Bangkok; the weather, air quality and the fact that you can drive from the metropolis definitely help.
Hotels in Asia increasingly worried as debts mount
Hotels in Asia increasingly worried as debts mount
BANGKOK: Hotel property owners across Asia are increasingly turning to creative financing solutions to ride out near-term turbulence. Owners are seeking greater access to debt financing to bolster cash flows as they face an unprecedented period of historically low occupancy rates, closed borders and severe limitations on air travel due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, says JLL.
Asia prepares for recovery
Asia prepares for recovery
BANGKOK: How do we sensibly and effectively restart travel and tourism, the industry that employs one in 10 workers globally? A workforce decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel and Tourism - 12 predictions
Travel and Tourism - 12 predictions
Skål International Bangkok President Andrew J Wood gives his thoughts on what we can expect to see once the Coronavirus starts to dissipate
Thai Airways prepares to ground fleet
Thai Airways prepares to ground fleet
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International last night announced it will suspend services on several international flight routes, with many services affected from today (Mar 25).
Phuket to host Skål Asia Congress 2020
Phuket to host Skål Asia Congress 2020
BANGALORE: The 49th Skål Asia Congress, with representatives from the professional tourism and hospitality organisation Skål International, will be held in Phuket from June 25-28, 2020.
Talking Travel: Who do we trust and how do we communicate?
Talking Travel: Who do we trust and how do we communicate?
BANGKOK: With the dramatic announcement of the sale of retail travel giant Thomas Cook following their loss of £1.5 billion (B60.7bn) brings the blight of the travel agent community into the news once more. Last week Wall Street bank Citigroup advised investors to sell shares in the travel company.
TCEB inks MoU with four foreign Chambers of Commerce
TCEB inks MoU with four foreign Chambers of Commerce
BANGKOK: The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is leveraging the development of Thai MICE business in long-haul markets in collaboration with foreign chambers of commerce representing Australia, the UK, the US and Germany.
Phuket’s market mix has evolved: Down but definitely NOT out
Phuket’s market mix has evolved: Down but definitely NOT out
PHUKET: There are many mixed messages emerging over Thailand’s key tourism arrival results in the wake of a series of accidents coupled with a global economic shift. Attention has been focused on Phuket – often considered Thailand’s gem – and the recent lack of tourists, especially from China.
Skål Asia President resigns
Skål Asia President resigns
BANGKOK: In a shock announcement Skål Asia President Robert Sohn has announced his resignation to the board of officers.
Alibaba move to redefine Thai-Chinese trade
Alibaba move to redefine Thai-Chinese trade
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group CoFounder and Executive Chairman of the Chinese Digital Conglomerate, Jack Ma this week signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) outlining a plan to invest B11 billion (US$350.3 million) in Thailand aimed primarily at helping farm exports to China – and that figure could grow to B93bn