Andrew J Wood

Situated on 18 of the iconic Mahanakhon building’s 77 storeys, the 155-roomed Standard Bangkok hotel opened its doors today. Positioned in the field of top world-class hotels in one of…

Saudi Arabia plays an increasingly more prominent role in global tourism, such as the recent hosting of the 116th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council Meeting…

Due to open its doors to the public next week, the brand new hotel was having a practice run beforehand with family/friends/media. Having experienced the hotel and an overnight stay, I…

We were looking for a four-day hideaway - a memorable island getaway with easy access to Bangkok to chill. We had heard much about this lovely little island but had never visited. This was…

BANGKOK: SEAHIS 2022 opened today with a record attendance and record sponsors. With over 100 speakers and with 40% of attendees being hotel owners or owners representatives the conference…

Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting, With travel between India and Thailand opening up and quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers, Skål…

Yesterday H.E Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism & Sports along with Khun Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East…

Announcing  a total 10  projects in new landmark projects in 5 years (with 3 in the pipeline) and also developing a ‘superhero’ team of senior executives, Utopia Corporation has expanded its…

With the successful completion of Skål International Asia’s 50th Asian Area Annual General Assembly, Andrew J Wood was elected President 2021-2023 at the virtual meeting

Thailand’s successful Scoozi Italian Restaurant Ltd., has been acquired by Thailand based Destination Eats a part of Destination Group.

Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one of the lowest risk countries in the world.

The Foreign Chambers Alliance (FCA) recently held its annual meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC)/Board of Trade (BoT) of Thailand.

History will show us the damage or otherwise, the Trump era has had on the hearts and soul of not only America but the world.  Andrew Wood is a contributor for eTurboNews and is based in…

Skal Krabi inaugurated a roof top community farming concept to help feed the local communities during these unprecedented challenging times.

A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.

Skål Koh Samui initiative aims to lure tourists back to the island with its #RediscoverSamui campaign, featuring a brand new video, media and social media programme

The Skål Asia AGM which due to the Covid-19 pandemic was without a home, instead the 49th SAA AGM was conducted online and turned out to be the highest attended AGM in recent history.

To a sold out gathering of travel and tourism professionals SKAL International Bangkok reconvened  after a four month hiatus, with a networking lunch and panel discussion on ‘Restarting…

Industry expert and respected marketeer David Barrett in discussion with Andrew J Wood on recovering from the impact of the coronavirus on Thailand’s formidable travel and tourism industry.

Right at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic I was absolutely sure people will only travel again if they feel it is safe to do so in the new Covid-19 world, and when they have the…

OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery- are we doing enough? by Andrew J Wood

The Royal Thai Government has approved the fourth phase for easing restrictions on businesses and activities, but kept the Emergency Decree in place to maintain controls on all entries to…

The Thailand government will give up its controlling stake in Thai Airways as it approved a financial restructuring for the cash-strapped airline through bankruptcy protection. The airline…

Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce their lockdowns and restrict travel, with few signs that the end is in sight. For the largest…

BANGKOK: Not surprising opposition to another huge government handout to debt-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) is mounting, as far as public sentiment is concern there is a change…

BANGKOK: Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of Charoen Pokphand, is urging the government to relax lockdown measures and welcome foreign travellers as soon as possible, and turn the…

Jones Lang LaSalle reports from Thailand that hotels across the region are under extreme financial stress as they face operating with reduced occupancies for the foreseeable future

BANGKOK: How do we sensibly and effectively restart travel and tourism, the industry that employs 1-in-10 workers globally? A workforce that has been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic. 


Skål International Bangkok President Andrew J Wood gives his thoughts on what we can expect to see once the Coronavirus starts to dissipate

BANGKOK: As our travel and tourism industry struggles with the ongoing C-19 crisis, with hotels and tourism businesses closing and their teams laid off, the industry is being decimated.…

Back at the beginning of November, the KataKaron Business Association made up of local hotel and resort owners organised an MOU signing afternoon to bring both public and private sectors…

Andrew Wood, president of SKAL International in Bangkok was conferred the coveted MEMBRE D’HONNEUR - Skal’s highest award at the ongoing 80th Annual Skål International World Congress in…

In its latest report on membership development, travel and tourism association, Skal International, has announced strong growth in the Asian area. The report, which will be presented today…

Bangkok's Chaophya Park Hotel recently held a meeting to discuss a marketing recovery plan for Thailand. The hotel's General Manager, Andrew Wood, was joined by Barbara Morf, Managing…