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Chiang Mai airport key to revival

Tourism sector hopes to unlock potential of region as aviation hub extends hours

From Nov 1, Chiang Mai airport is slated to operate around the clock, catering to international flights after midnight and early flights before 6am. (File photo)

With Chiang Mai airport extending its operating hours around the clock starting in November, the tourism sector hopes to unlock the potential of the northern region to welcome more foreign tourists arriving via direct flights.

Sittipong Wongsomboon, general manager of Northern Smile Travel, said the average occupancy rate for hotels…

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