Thai hospitality sector opposes dual accommodation pricing

Many hotels have voiced their opinions over the government’s proposal to adopt dual pricing in the hospitality industry. They described the plan as “impractical” and asked that the government come up with promotions and campaigns to boost tourism instead.

A government spokeswoman said yesterday that hotels would be expected to adopt a dual pricing system where Thais would continue to get lower rates while foreign tourists would be charged pre-pandemic pricing – a two-tier pricing system.

The spokesperson from the Tourism Council of Krabi said that “every customer should be treated fairly and equally.”

“Clear communication is crucial, according to the head of who warned that this sensitive subject could damage the tourism industry’s reputation.”

A spokesperson for Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park echoed similar comments.

“I don’t think it’s fair….