Dubbed The “Phuket Sandbox“, the Thai Government are set to allow fully vaccinated foreign tourists to holiday in Phuket from 1st July 2021, following the successful vaccination of local residents. The re-opening news will provide a much needed boost to the devastated tourism industry & to the huge numbers of staff employed in hospitality in Thailand.
As a hotel digital marketing agency, we provide a wide range of different marketing services and software solutions to hundreds of hospitality businesses all around the world, but as we are based in Phuket, this really is exciting news for us also!
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had a devastating effect on the tourism business and has heavily affected Phuket, which as an internationally reknown tourist destination, has been disproportionately affected more than perhaps other destinations in Thailand. However, with the amazing skill and tenacity of scientists and doctors around the globe, multiple international vaccine platforms have prooved successful and there is hope that the 3rd & 4th quarter of 2021 can herald a new begginning for the hospitality industry
Re-opening hotels after 12 to 18 months of closure is not without it’s challenges from finding good staff to resupplying the hotel to dealing with any unresolved maintenance issues and establishing health and wellness protocols. However, for the purposes of this blog post, i would like to focus on getting your IT, systems, technology & marketing in order ready for the uplift.
That’s where we can help… Here are some of the key points that our experienced team of marketing & tech specialists can help you address:
- The Tech Stack – Hotel PMS, Restaurant POS, CRS / Booking Engine & CRM.
- On-Premise IT Infrastructure – Servers, Network, WiFi System, TV system, Telephone System & Staff workstations & printers.
- OTA & Revenue Management – Rate structures, content, promotion strategies, policies, distribution, rate parity
- Hotel Website – Content, policies, promotion strategies, SEO, PPC & Analytics
Is your business ready for the grand re-opening of Phuket to International tourism? Do you need help to get your hospitality business back on it’s feet? Get in touch with us today here and find out how we can help, you might be surprised how affordable we actually are!
Written By: Edward Kennedy
Co-Founder & Director at The Percentage Company. I started working on websites in 1997 and have been a full-time techie since 2001. I’m committed to leveraging the latest technologies and digital marketing techniques to drive efficiency & improve online sales for our hotel clients. I have a 20+ year track record of success in growing independent hospitality & real estate brands.
