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Tour firm exits peak last month
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More agents give up their tour licences
published : 19 Jan 2021 at 06:44
35 Suvarnabhumi airport is nearly empty amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Tour business operators have faced difficulties for nearly a year due to the international travel restrictions. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)
The pandemic continues to ravage tourism operators as the number of tour companies withdrawing their licences reached its peak in December, while 65-70% of outbound agents closed indefinitely amid the tight border restrictions.
Around 10% of outbound operators gave up their licences with the Tourism Department, particularly after the resurgent virus hit local communities on Dec 15, said Suthiphong Pheunphiphop, president of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).