Operators urge ‘decisive’ measures
Priority for tourism industry is to control outbreak to build up visitor confidence
Decisive and immediate action to control the recent virus surge is necessary to protect the tourism industry from collapse, while operators have doubts about a plan to offer a quarantine area for foreigners.
“The first priority is to handle the outbreak effectively. If the government cannot curb the ongoing outbreak, we will likely face further troubles,” said Thanes Supornsahasrungsri, president of the Tourism Council of Chon Buri.
He said hoteliers in Pattaya expected room bookings to reach 30-40% in December, but this goal was abandoned.
The occupancy rate during weekends for beach…
