Thailand to Legalize Unregistered Hotels
Ministry Aligns with EU's Environmental Standards
The Tourism and Sports Ministry of Thailand is working to legalize unregistered hotels by drafting new regulations, with plans to complete the process within a year.
This initiative aligns with the upcoming EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), expected in 2026, which imposes strict environmental standards.
Failure to meet these standards could impact Thailand’s tourism sector with higher tariffs, reducing its competitive edge.
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong emphasized the importance of sustainability, especially for small and illegal lodgings in rural areas.
The ministry intends to form a committee, including MPs and private sector representatives, to finalize the regulatory draft.
The legal registration will not only assist operators during unforeseen events but also attract more tourists who prefer registered accommodations.
Concurrently, the ministry aims to host the World Travel Market (WTM) Asia in Thailand.
This follows the participation of TAT executives and 42 Thai operators at WTM London 2024 from November 5-7, where the TAT pavilion won an award for Best Stand Feature.
As the ministry sets its sights on 40 million foreign arrivals and 2.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025, it plans to showcase the country's tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2025.
This initiative aligns with the upcoming EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), expected in 2026, which imposes strict environmental standards.
Failure to meet these standards could impact Thailand’s tourism sector with higher tariffs, reducing its competitive edge.
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong emphasized the importance of sustainability, especially for small and illegal lodgings in rural areas.
The ministry intends to form a committee, including MPs and private sector representatives, to finalize the regulatory draft.
The legal registration will not only assist operators during unforeseen events but also attract more tourists who prefer registered accommodations.
Concurrently, the ministry aims to host the World Travel Market (WTM) Asia in Thailand.
This follows the participation of TAT executives and 42 Thai operators at WTM London 2024 from November 5-7, where the TAT pavilion won an award for Best Stand Feature.
As the ministry sets its sights on 40 million foreign arrivals and 2.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025, it plans to showcase the country's tourism potential at ITB Berlin 2025.
