Tourism industry needs more than just vaccines to survive
The tourism industry, directly and indirectly, is believed to have a profound influence on socio-economic life in the central region for years.
COVID-19 impact
MTCO co-organized the Experience Mekong Stories webinar on July 14, 2021
On July 14, the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office co-organized the Experience Mekong Stories, a series of webinars under the Mekong Stories initiative,
Covid-19 pandemic pushes millions of small Thai businesses into crisis
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of Thailand’s economy
Little impact from new COVID-19 cases in Yunnan so far: travel agencies
After six newly added COVID-19 infections and three asymptomatic ones were reported in Ruili, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Wednesday, several travel agencies said they had yet to see a …
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THAILAND’S TOURISM INDUSTRY AND CORONAVIRUS 2021
The industry needs a way out of quarantine for visitors, testing and vaccination maybe the answer. Also the industry is crying out for financial help to survive along with unity …
Thailand continues to reopen for travellers slowly and safely
Thailand’s tourism sector continues to safely and slowly reopen welcoming international travellers to the country with special tourist initiatives, while also remaining vigilant by enforcing strict public health guidelines to …
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Thailand tourism changed forever
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 …
One year after listing, Plain of Jars is a World Heritage indicator amid pandemic
Most sites see a dramatic change after being put on the World Heritage List. Visitor numbers shoot up, investors both domestic and international flock to the site, and there is …
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COVID-19: How quickly can Asia bounce back?
The pandemic is challenging policymakers across Asia. The shape of the economic recovery is uncertain but pro-active government and central bank policies can improve outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic caused major …
Thailand tourism revenue shrinks drastically, foreign tourism prospects look dim
Krungthai Bank’s research center has urged the tourism sector to adapt to the New Normal for domestic tourism, in order to minimize damage from COVID-19, as international tourism is not …
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism Enterprises in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: An Initial Assessment
ADB conducted surveys of tourism enterprises in four of the Lao PDR’s major tourism destinations in August 2019 and May 2020. Results indicate that in May 2020 about half of …
Coronavirus brings curtain down on Cambodia shadow puppet theatre
In recent years, however, local interest in the art that was designated a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2005 has dwindled, with foreign tourists and funding becoming its main supporters. …
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