COVID-19 Innovations, Government, News, Press Release, Technology, Thailand, Tourism
TAT launches “Thailand Traveller Voice” online survey platform
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched the “Thailand Traveller Voice” online survey platform that encourages tourists to provide feedback and recommendations on issues affecting tourist destinations, attractions and…
COVID-19 Innovations, Myanmar, News, Technology, Tourism, Tours, Travel
Zoom enables virtual guided tours
Exploration Travel Myanmar has announced a new tour that visits the Unesco World heritage temples of Bagan virtually of course. In the first week of operation, the company says it…
COVID-19 Innovations, Global, Initiatives, Sustainability, Technology, Tourism
UNWTO tracks travel recovery
As more countries around the world start easing travel restrictions, the UNWTO has launched a new tourism recovery tracker to support the sector’s rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. Touted as…
COVID-19 Innovations, Technology, Thailand, Volunteerism
Helping street food vendors sell meals online
The lockdown has forced people off the streets and encouraged hungry residents to rely on delivery orders for sustenance. This has greatly affected street food vendors, many of whom are…
2019, Aviation, Hospitality, Manuals, Resource Library, Technology, Thailand, Tourism, Travel
Thailand towards 2030 – Future of Travel & Tourism
Through Smart Tourism, governments have the opportunity to utilize big data and relevant technologies to: > Attract target travelers by having a better understanding of their preferences > Facilitate traveler…
Agriculture, COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Technology, Thailand
Government Helps Thai Farmers to Adjust to Online Market Sales
The Online Agricultural Product Marketing Project "Turning farmers into professional online traders" is one of the important projects, starting in March 2020, on which the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives…
COVID-19 Innovations, Global, Health, Technology
VIDEC rolls out safe travel barometer
Advisory and analytics firm VIDEC has launched the Safe Travel Barometer, an interactive dashboard that charts the Covid-19 health and safety initiatives of over 100 travel companies worldwide as part…
COVID-19 Innovations, Retail, Technology, Thailand
No more touching: Thai mall installs foot pedals in elevators
No more touching in the elevators as a Thai shopping mall in Bangkok installed foot pedals for customers to step on instead of pressing the buttons, lowering the risk of…
Cambodia, China PR, Laos, MIST, Myanmar, Startup, Sustainability, Technology, Thailand, Tourism, Vietnam
MEKONG INNOVATIVE STARTUPS IN TOURISM (MIST) OPEN 2020 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL IMPACT CATEGORIES
Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) open 2020 call for applications in travel technology and social impact categories 4th annual MIST program aims to expedite tourism industry growth, create an…
Government, Technology, Tourism
TAT launches a mini site dedicated to Amazing Thailand SHA project
he Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a mini site dedicated to the “Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA” project, and part of the efforts to mitigate the…