Cissa Group reports that the Omicron variant has had a slight impact on the tourism sector, while the real estate market remains sluggish as customers take longer to make purchasing decisions. The Russia-Ukraine war primarily affects Russian tourists and those from the CIS countries, while Phuket continues to strictly control the spread of the virus and maintains the PHUKET SANDBOX policy as before. Recently, they launched the campaign "SEATIME Ready When You Are, Travel When You Want" to welcome summer, offering VOUCHERS for stays at two hotels in their chain: "Wyndham Grand Nai Harn Beach Phuket" and "Natai Beach Resort and Spa" in Phang Nga, providing numerous exceptional benefits to stimulate sales during the HIGH SEASON.

Ms. Thara Rungsangsuwan, Managing Director of Cissa Group Co., Ltd., a developer of investment properties, shared insights on the overall tourism and real estate market, stating that since the beginning of 2022, the hotel business has shown improvement but faced a setback due to the resurgence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has only slightly impacted tourism. The real estate sector remains sluggish as customers take longer to decide.

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine directly affects Russian tourists and those from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), particularly due to financial transaction restrictions on Russian nationals. However, other tourists are not significantly affected, depending on the COVID-19 situation and travel policies of their respective countries. Phuket continues to maintain its disease control measures and adheres to the PHUKET SANDBOX policy.

To stimulate domestic tourism further, the company has launched the campaign "SEATIME Ready When You Are, Travel When You Want" for summer, offering VOUCHERS for stays at two locations: Wyndham Grand Nai Harn Beach Phuket and Natai Beach Resort & Spa in Phang Nga to boost sales during the HIGH SEASON and amidst the COVID-19 situation.

The VOUCHER is priced at only 2,500 THB, allowing a stay in a "Deluxe Room" for 2 days and 1 night (including breakfast for 2 guests). Each VOUCHER can be used at one of the two hotels and is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.

Guests who use this package will receive numerous special privileges, including:

1. Free!! WELL-BEING activities such as boot camp, yoga, kayaking, etc. (valued at over 2,000 THB*) 2. Receive RESORT CREDIT of up to 400 THB when staying from Monday to Thursday throughout the VOUCHER's validity (excluding public holidays)** 3. 15% discount for the next stay 4. LATE CHECK-OUT until 2:00 PM*** 5. COMPLIMENTARY SIGNATURE DRINK 6. Buy 10 VOUCHERS, get 1 VOUCHER free.

*Conditions apply as specified by the company. **Special!! From June 1 to October 31, 2022, receive RESORT CREDIT of 200 THB when staying Friday to Sunday. ***Subject to room availability.

Additionally, special offers for VOUCHER buyers include:

1. Chance to win a stay at COLLECTOR’S VILLA at ANA BEACH HOUSE for up to 6 guests with 3 meals included for 3 days and 2 nights, along with limousine airport transfers, valued at over 500,000 THB.*

2. Chance to win 1 baht of gold.*

"This campaign aims to stimulate spending among domestic tourists and offers great value, as not only is the price affordable, but the company also provides numerous bonuses and special privileges for VOUCHER buyers. This campaign runs from March 14 to April 14, 2022," Ms. Thara concluded. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or call 065 350 1785.