TAT slashes goal for local tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has downgraded its outlook for domestic trips and tourism receipts this year because of the economic downturn, with the third wave undermining domestic tourism.

TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the country needs to maintain the momentum of the 90.5 million domestic trips recorded last year with support from upcoming tourism measures such as “We Travel Together”, a hotel and airline subsidy, and “Tour Teaw Thai” (Travel Around Thailand), a co-payment scheme for tour packages.

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Bangkok Post Reporter