The ceremony spotlighted leaders driving stronger guest experiences, operations, and offerings across the sector.
Thailand’s travel industry has been experiencing a continuous evolution amidst travellers looking for new experiences, better services, and more seamless ways to explore the country. With this shift, businesses in the sector are driven to respond by implementing new ways to live up to changing traveller expectations and a fast-moving market.
The Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 - Thailand, presented by Travel Daily Media, recognised the organisations that are exerting such efforts to help move the industry forward.
The outstanding travel and tourism leaders who have been making a difference in the industry were celebrated at the awards ceremony held on 14 October 2026 at Conrad Bangkok. This year’s awardees stood out for their work, including creating better guest experiences, strengthening operations, developing new offerings, and responding to changing market needs.
Beyond recognising strong business performance, also highlighted at the event was the importance of understanding what travellers want and adapting to a changing industry.
This year’s winners underwent thorough evaluation from experts equipped with extensive experiences in hotel asset management, tourism, strategy, and business transformation. The panel of judges included Jon Cannon, Senior Vice President – Hotel Asset Management, Thailand and Vietnam, JLL; Eric Levy, Managing Director, Tourism Solutions International; and Kulit Kiartsritara, Principal, Roland Berger.
Congratulations to this year’s winners for raising the bar in Thailand’s travel and tourism industry!
TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA TRAVEL TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026 WINNERS
AKARYN Hotel Group
Hotel & Resort Management of the Year - Thailand
Urban Hotel of the Year - Thailand
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
MICE Hotel of the Year - Thailand
Dida
AI Initiative of the Year - Thailand
Duetto
Revenue Management System of the Year - Thailand
EMSPHERE at EM DISTRICT
Tourist Attraction of the Year - Thailand
Gother
Initiative of the Year - Thailand
Hotelverse
Ancillary Revenue Platform of the Year - Thailand
Layan Life by Anantara
Active Wellness Hotel of the Year - Thailand
Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection
Boutique Hotel of the Year - Thailand
Maison Hotel Bangkok
Hotel Interior Design of the Year - Thailand
Mandarin Beach Villa Koh Samui
New Villa of the Year - Thailand
Radisson Hotel Group
Marketing Initiative of the Year - Thailand
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak
Hotel Renovation of the Year - Thailand
Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit
Extended Stay Hotel of the Year - Thailand
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL
Business Class of the Year - Thailand
Thai Airways International
Brand Initiative of the Year - Thailand
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
Guest Experience of the Year - Thailand
Thai Garden Resort Pattaya
Heritage Hotel of the Year - Thailand
The Bell Pool Villas
Villa Resort of the Year - Thailand
THE MALL GROUP
Content Marketing of the Year - Thailand
The Racha
Sustainable Hotel of the Year - Thailand
The St. Regis Bangkok
Business Hotel of the Year - Thailand
VFS Global
Technology Innovation of the Year - Thailand
Vio Travel
Destination Management Company (DMC) of the Year - Thailand
ESG Initiative of the Year - Thailand
Kristsananan Aruxbhojchong, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Outstanding Achievement Award - Thailand
The Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 – Thailand is presented by Travel Daily Media. For more information about the awards programme, please contact Marni Marco at +(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217 or [email protected].
