Chiang Mai hoteliers have voiced concerns about slow bookings in December following the new Covid-19 infections from Thais who illegally crossed the border from Myanmar.
The majority of cancellations or postponements came from visitors travelling in groups of 30-50 people, such as provincial administrative organisations, schools, universities and groups of seniors, said La-Iad Bungsrithong, president of the Thai Hotels Association northern chapter.
She said some local administrations cited provincial orders that barred them from visiting or travelling to Chiang Mai during this time, unless it was necessary.
Even though hotel bookings during the upcoming long holiday from Dec 10-13 remain unfazed, forward bookings for the rest of…
