The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), the Association of Thai Travel
Agents (ATTA) and some other key associations will be involved in
tomorrow's discussions of the plan, according to TCT vice president
Pornthi Hirunkate.
She said the private sector would propose that the authority organise
road shows in all key markets including China, Japan, Korea, India,
Germany and Australia.
"TAT and operators will go to all targeted countries as part of a Thailand Team to regain tourists' confidence," Pornthi said.
The team will likely kick off its first trip by January.
"Tourism has been dropping since the flooding reached Bangkok last
month, and this could continue into the high season. Hotel business in
Bangkok has already dropped by 20 per cent, but operators in Phuket,
Krabi and Hat Yai have gained as many tourists are flying directly into
the southern region," Pornthip said.
Earlier, the TAT said flooding would only reduce international arrivals by 2 per cent.
The private-sector groups and the TAT will also review the overall
tourism picture and may revise down the projections for this year.
According to the CNNGo website, the International Flood Evacuation
Centre at Bangna Commercial College on Sukhumvit 103 is posting
invitations via Twitter, Facebook and various websites to alert
foreigners living, studying or travelling in Thailand who need somewhere
to stay because of the floods.
TAT also lists hotels offering flood-relief accommodation for both locals and tourists at lowered prices through its website.
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