Phuket’s plans to open in July to vaccinated visitors, but response is slow

Empty chairs are seen on a beach in Phuket, Thailand, on March 11 2020. Picture: REUTERS/SOE ZEYA TUNThailand’s planned reopening of the resort island Phuket in July to vaccinated visitors, bypassing quarantine requirements, has met a lukewarm response, with hotel bookings indicating expected occupancy of less than 20% so far.

“This will be a slow process. None of us are expecting a 100% occupancy on July 2,” said Anthony Lark, president of the Phuket Hotels Association. “We’re seeing strong interest, particularly from the Middle East, UK, Europe and Scandinavia already, to return to Phuket gradually,” Lark said. “More than 50% of Phuket tourism comes from China,” said the hotelier, who asked not to be named. “Without that market it will be difficult.”

Singapore Airlines told Reuters its Phuket flights will increase from two per week to seven from July, after receiving interest from customers.

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