Andrew J Wood
‘Restarting Tourism’ on SKAL Bangkok’s radar
To a sold out gathering of travel and tourism professionals SKAL International Bangkok reconvened after a four month hiatus, with
Getting Thailand back on its feet – an interview with David Barrett
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.
Thailand travel restrictions and health and safety – What can we expect next?
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 spare cash to do so. My conviction to that mantra is as solid today as it was all those months ago.
OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery- are we doing enough?
OPINION: Thailand Tourism recovery- are we doing enough? by Andrew J Wood
Thailand’s fourth phase of relaxing restrictions from 15 June
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 country – by air, water and land – because all recent new COVID-19 confirmed cases were people returning from other countries.
Thailand Government Divest Share in Thai Airways
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 has made repeated annual financial losses and its financial health has only got more perilous since the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Global Aviation in Crisis
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 of carriers like IAG, United, American Airlines, Emirates Lufthansa and many more (see summary below) all have been forced to seek help from their governments.
Thai Airways Faces ‘Life or Death’ test with less Public Support
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 (excuse the pun) in the AIR. When Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thai Airways will be given one last chance to turn itself around calling it a "matter of life or death" for the company and its employees, he was being deadly serious "I gave THAI five years to fix the problems, but it still has not succeeded," he said after a cabinet meeting in early May 2020.
Thailand Billionaire Keen to Restart Tourism
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 country into a "safe haven" for wealthy visitors.
Hotels in Asia increasingly worried as debts mount
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
Asia Prepares For Recovery
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.
Travel and Tourism – 12 predictions of our future
Skål International Bangkok President Andrew J Wood gives his thoughts on what we can expect to see once the Coronavirus starts to dissipate
A Practical Guide to Recovery Post C-19
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. Business owners are looking for guidance. Andrew J Wood discusses how this might be possible
2020 vision: Public and private sectors come together in Phuket
Back at the beginning of November, the KataKaron Business Association made up of local hotel and resort owners organised an
Kudos! Andrew Wood conferred tourism award
Andrew Wood, president of SKAL International in Bangkok was conferred the coveted MEMBRE D’HONNEUR – Skal’s highest award at the
Join The Community
Join The Community