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Hotels urge CCSA to lift booze ban

Guests are socially distanced at a hotel buffet. Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day are traditionally lucrative periods for hotel eateries. (Photo by Arnun Chonmaha-trakool)

Hotel operators want the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to lift the ban on drinking alcohol at hotels so they can compensate for weaker occupancy rates with F&B revenue.

Poor tourism sentiment has led to fewer bookings, generating less revenue for hotels.

But some properties have outlets serving outside guests and have survived by selling food and beverages, said Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

F&B revenue for large hotels in Bangkok normally accounts for 40-50% of earnings, including banquet and meeting services.

Mrs Marisa said during special events, hotels can gain…

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