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Those behind The Xcape River Kwai - the newest luxury resort Kanchanaburi has to offer - see it as the accommodation equivalent of a rebel with a cause.
Luxury hotels ditch “more is more” mindset as travelers seek deeper local immersion
One would think that, at a time of pressing economic crisis, luxury hospitality would be one of the first sectors to crumble under the pressure.
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One of the biggest challenges that has affected global hospitality since 2022 is the difficulty it has faced in staffing.
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Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
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‘SEO is no longer enough’: Cvent Hospitality leaders pivot to AI-first visibility
Hotels across Asia-Pacific are adopting Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) to remain visible as event planners increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools rather than traditional search engines to find venues.
‘Technology is no longer optional’: Archipelago CEO on the rise of AI in hotels
Hotels are accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and lean staffing models as labour costs surge towards $131 billion in 2026, forcing a structural rethink across the hospitality sector.
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Disruption Is Not the Exception. It Is the Condition.
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BWH Hotels Asia Pacific formally closed its three-day 2026 Pan APAC Regional Conference today, 24th March, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hospitality leaders rethink public spaces as digital-age guests demand more ‘human’ hotels
Southeast Asia’s second DesignInn symposium kicked off events for this year’s AHICE Southeast Asia today, 10th March, with a frank panel discussion titled More Than a Place to Sleep: Public Areas That Drive Revenue and Relevance.
The luxurious Blue Jasmine rail service connects Bangkok to ancient Sukhothai
As the journey aboard the Blue Jasmine comes to its inevitable conclusion, Travel Daily Media’s Gary Marshall and his fellow travellers were in for yet another royal experience before making their way back to Bangkok.
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- The Zetter Bloomsbury opens in historic London
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