Tourism stimulus eyed to address slowdown

The tourism authority plans to propose measures to the cabinet

- MOLPASORN SHOOWONG

To mitigate the tourism impact from the Middle East conflict, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to propose to the cabinet a stimulus measure for the short-haul and domestic markets, as well as setting up a "war room" in collaboration with private operators.

TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said the agency is promoting Thailand as a safe destination during the conflict, and plans to implement several measures.

The TAT and private operators held a meeting on Friday to assess the tourism impact of the war in Iran, with plans to establish a tourism war room in the future.

The agency plans to monitor flight capacity, load factors, oil prices and travel expenses.