Cool weather helps Chiang Mai tourism recover from Covid-19 slump; govt announces 10 new imported virus cases

BANGKOK, Nov 21 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The tourism industry in Chiang Mai is gradually improving thanks to the cold weather and blossoming wild flowers that have been attracting tourists since early November, said La-Iad Boonsrithong, president of Thai Hotels in the Upper Northern Region Association.

“In October, hotels in the province had only 15 per cent occupancy on average, while in November it jumped to 40 per cent for downtown hotels,” she said.

“Some hotels located in mountainous zones have reported up to 60 per cent occupancy.

“Tourists who visit domestic attractions during this period would benefit from the government’s ‘Rao Tiew Duay Kan’ (We Travel Together) stimulus packages, which ends on January 31, 2021,” she added.

“Apart from receiving subsidy at up to 40 per cent of room…