Hotel operators slam fee waiverHotel operators are underwhelmed by an aid measure to waive the 40-baht-per-room operation fee for a year, calling the remedy trivial in the face of financial devastation caused by the pandemic and requesting a revival of the 5,000-baht domestic tourism rebate. The cabinet green-lighted the 40-baht fee waiver yesterday after a proposal by the Interior Ministry. The waiver will be in effect from July 1 to June 30, 2021. The hotel sector operates 783,855 rooms in the country, meaning the relief measure would cost the government 31.4 million baht. He said hotel operators are putting their faith in cash handouts expected to be dispersed in July, but they are still waiting for details on how the money will circulate into the economy.

Source: Bangkok Post June 09, 2020 23:26 UTC