News Forum - Tourist association unveils 11-point plan to bolster tourism

[Thaiger]

The Federation of Thai Tourist Associations (FETTA) unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at revitalising Thailand’s tourism sector, proposing an 11-point strategy to bolster the industry’s resilience and competitiveness. Following extensive consultations with tourism entrepreneurs and private sector stakeholders, the plan aims to position Thailand as a leading global tourist destination. FETTA’s proposal encompasses a range … …

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[WilliamG]

So what are these Eleven Points.

Makes Kier Starmer's Six last week look paltrey.

[MrStretch]

Nothing about having fresh water available, better sanitation, better security, better value.

Just another committee to "advise" a previous committee.

It's a wonder that anything ever gets done in this segment of the economy.

[ChrisS]

" FETTA advocates legislative reforms to address labour shortages, facilitating employment of migrant workers within the tourism sector to streamline workforce management while promoting inclusivity"

Is it just me that sees this as 'to keep wages supressed' Same thing happened in the UK with lots of Eastern Europeans shipped in by the hospitality industry to avoid having to pay native Brits a living wage.

 

[MrStretch]

9 hours ago, ChrisS said:

Is it just me that sees this as 'to keep wages supressed' Same thing happened in the UK with lots of Eastern Europeans shipped in by the hospitality industry to avoid having to pay native Brits a living wage.

Can anyone be surprised when so many hotels and tourist-related businesses are crying "poor" because of the upcoming minimum wage increases, or still crying over "surviving the pandemic"?  I suspect there's nothing "poor" in their operations, aside from the fact that they won't be able to continue their profit  margins at the high rate they are now, hence the cheaper foreign labor.