Monthly meeting of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association

The first point demanded action to improve the Tourism Industry by undertaking promotional campaigns in foreign countries and they demand that the ASEAN Summit, which was cancelled following unrest here in Pattaya, should be rearranged as soon as possible. Secondly, they require assistance from the government to help businesses which are struggling to pay back loans because of the adverse economic climate. Finally they require the government to give them 10% of money assigned to the Economic Stimulus Package so Tourist Destinations can be brought up to international standards. This would include better access for disabled tourists and other general infrastructure improvements. Khun Itipon informed delegates of the proposed 20,000 free hotel room program which is expected to start in May and is part of a local stimulus package which the Mayor is organizing to rejuvenate the local Tourism Industry.