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The Gen Z Lens on Luxury: Park Hyatt Busan
As a 17-year-old who’s been traveling most of my life, I’ve learned that my generation looks at travel through
How Hotels Are Designing the Feelings Guests Remember
Few hospitality conferences manage to successfully bridge the worlds of design, commercial strategy, operations, and emerging technology quite like the Hospitality Thailand Conference (#HTC2026)
Indonesia’s luxury sector surges as high-spending travelers return to Bali
Indonesia's luxury hotel sector has officially returned to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, outpacing every other hotel class — which remains 5.5 percentage points behind.
Indonesia hotel deals shift toward luxury as Bali faces overtourism concerns
Land costs and infrastructure strain are changing development strategies
‘The room is no longer enough’: Investors demand ‘experience’ in new hotel deals
Wellness, longevity and community-driven models attract capital beyond traditional formats
Indonesia expands tourism footprint as foreign investors seek post-pandemic yields
Operators and investors push for scale through alignment and disciplined expansion
Climate Risk Is Now an Operations Issue: Why Tourism Must Shift to Resilience
Floods that cut off access, heatwaves that overwhelm cooling systems, and water shortages that drive up costs are no longer
Optimism Amidst Uncertainty: How is APAC’s Business Travel Community Approaching the Year Ahead?
Elle Ng-Darmawan is Senior Director, APAC Region, for the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
Smiling Albino Celebrates 25 Years of People, Partnerships, and Paying it Forward
As Smiling Albino, the Bangkok-based luxury travel company, celebrates 25 years, I keep thinking about how many people they
Abu Dhabi set to host first ever M&I Expo
Abu Dhabi has confirmed that it will be hosting the first-ever M&I Expo from 14th to 16th April 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Aman Private Jet Expeditions 2026: Luxury Redefined in the Skies
<a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/aman-private-jet-expeditions-2026-luxury-redefined-in-the-skies/" title="Aman Private Jet Expeditions 2026: Luxury Redefined in the Skies" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.straynomad.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Aman-Private-Jet-Expeditions-2026-Luxury-Redefined-in-the-Skies-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Aman Private Jet Expeditions 2026: Luxury Redefined in the Skies"></a>Aman, renowned for its unparalleled sanctuaries, has unveiled its latest series of private jet expeditions for 2026 in partnership with Remote Lands. These exclusive journeys
Silversea Wraps Antarctica Season, Prepares for World’s Southernmost Hotel Opening
<a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/silversea-wraps-antarctica-season-prepares-for-worlds-southernmost-hotel-opening/" title="Silversea Wraps Antarctica Season, Prepares for World’s Southernmost Hotel Opening" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.straynomad.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Silversea-Wraps-Antarctica-Season-Prepares-for-Worlds-Southernmost-Hotel-Opening-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Silversea Wraps Antarctica Season, Prepares for World’s Southernmost Hotel Opening"></a>As the 2024/2025 Antarctica season comes to a close, Silversea, a global leader in luxury expedition travel, is looking ahead to its next groundbreaking project.
Waldorf Astoria Osaka: A New Chapter in Luxury Hospitality
<a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/waldorf-astoria-osaka-a-new-chapter-in-luxury-hospitality/" title="Waldorf Astoria Osaka: A New Chapter in Luxury Hospitality" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.straynomad.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Waldorf-Astoria-Osaka-A-New-Chapter-in-Luxury-Hospitality-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Waldorf Astoria Osaka: A New Chapter in Luxury Hospitality"></a>Osaka, Japan welcomes an iconic addition to its skyline as Hilton debuts its prestigious Waldorf Astoria brand in the country. Nestled in the vibrant Umekita
Qantas and Airbus Invest AUD$15 Million to Decarbonise Aviation
<a href="https://www.straynomad.com.au/qantas-and-airbus-invest-aud15-million-to-decarbonise-aviation/" title="Qantas and Airbus Invest AUD$15 Million to Decarbonise Aviation" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.straynomad.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Qantas-Aircraft-Tail-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Qantas and Airbus Invest AUD$15 Million to Decarbonise Aviation"></a>Qantas and Airbus have taken a significant step toward a greener future for aviation, announcing a joint investment of AUD$15 million in Climate Tech Partners
Emerald Season: Rediscover Sri Lanka in a New Light
April 2025 sees the arrival of Emerald Season, a transformative concept by Resplendent Ceylon, celebrating what was once Sri Lanka’s ‘off-season’.
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- IATA’s 2025 safety record contrasts with 2026 incidents
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- IMF–World Bank Meetings to Showcase Thailand’s Tourism and Economic Ambitions
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