Faster Vaccination, and Supportive Macroeconomic and Structural Policies Crucial for Sustained Recovery in Thailand
Thailand’s economy should recover gradually, after the severe downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Domestic Tourism Will Carry Asian Travel Sector until COVID-19 Pandemic Ends
As Singapore enters a tighter phase of COVID-19 restrictions this weekend, the future of its “travel bubble” with Hong Kong has been thrown into limbo yet again.
A Lonely Planet: ASEAN+3 Travel and Tourism in the Time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has obliterated the region’s USD 300 billion travel and tourism industry. The outcome is threatening the external sector of countries for whom tourism has been a stable source of foreign exchange, and domestically, a key employer of the local workforce.
Singapore Sees Potential Hit in Tourism and Trade due to Coronavirus Epidemic
AMRO Chief Economist Dr. Hoe Ee Khor speaks with Channel NewsAsia regarding the impact of the coronavirus on Singapore’s economy.
Decoding Thailand’s Tourism Success Story
Notwithstanding the recent slowdown, tourism in Thailand has shown continued strength in terms of the number of visitors and their spending. From Krabi in the south to Chiang Mai in the north, most cities are busy serving millions of tourists every year.
Boosting Technology and Connectivity to Develop the Travel and Tourism Sector in East Asia
The ASEAN+3 region is in a sweet spot for tourism. Globally, the trends are favourable for tourism with a rapidly rising middle class, improved connectivity, and shifting consumer preferences towards customized services and fresh experiences.