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Lifestyle Hotel Surge, AI for Hotels and Restaurant Innovation to Highlight Upcoming Thailand Tourism Forum 2024

Bangkok will once again play host for the upcoming Thailand Tourism Forum 2024.Topping the event whose theme is ‘Time for Growth’ will be Aditip Panupong from Google giving insight into how AI is changing the country’s tourism sector.Featuring the leading stakeholders and speakers from across the industry, including Patrick Both, Area General Manager, Luxury & Lifestyle Thailand, IHG Hotels & Resorts, the event will be held at the newly refurbished InterContinental Bangkok, starting at 3pm on Monday January 15.

Dusit completes topping off the ‘reimagined’ Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel

Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT), one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has taken another big stride towards the return of its renowned flagship hotel - Dusit Thani Bangkok - by officially topping off the newly built structure that stands on the same prime plot as the original property, which graced the Bangkok skyline from 1970 - 2019.

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit: First Look into Thonglor’s Newest Luxury Hotel

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 19 brands, announces the opening of InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, a new luxury lifestyle destination for the discerning modern traveller. Situated in Thonglor, the property offers 241 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, and seamlessly weaves traditional Thai craftsmanship with modern international influences to create an unparalleled destination that mirrors the essence of one of Bangkok's most vibrant districts.

Michael Gnaegi has been appointed as General Manager at Chatrium Grand Bangkok

Chatrium Grand Bangkok, which blends the timeless grace of Thai culture with the grandeur of international luxury hospitality, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Gnaegi, a passionate Swiss Hotelier, as its new General Manager, effective November 2023. A graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne, the prestigious hotel school in Switzerland, Michael has 3 decades of leadership experience in luxury hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Having commenced his career with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, he held senior management positions with leading international hotel groups including Jumeirah and Kempinski, before being named as Hotel Manager and General Manager of Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong and China, respectively. In 2015, Michael became the General Manager of Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport, one of the leading luxury hotels at China's busiest aviation hub, and most recently, he led Rosewood Hotel Group's New World Dalian Hotel as General Manager and legal representative. With such extensive global experience and a proven track record of delivering strong results, Michael is now embarking on the latest stage of his impressive career at the 562-key Chatrium Grand Bangkok, Chatrium Hospitality's flagship five-star hotel which opened its doors in late 2022 and has already become the destination-of-choice for many global travellers.

IHG and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) to introduce InterContinental Brand in Chiang Rai

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hospitality companies, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), renowned as Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, extend their long-standing partnership with a landmark agreement to open two new luxury hotels in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Completes Extensive Renovation

Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok, the inviting upscale hotel which is conveniently, yet peacefully, located in the heart of the city's central business and shopping district, has revealed the results of an extensive renovation project with a new natural design vernacular for its contemporary rooms and suites, an upgrade for its public areas, and a new sky-high space for meetings, events and social gatherings, to create inspiring and energizing experiences for every guest.

David Cumming has been appointed as Regional GM for Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar at The Ascott Limited

As Regional General Manager, Ascott Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar, David will oversee a portfolio of over 40 properties, where more than half are slated to open over the next three years. David joins Ascott with over two decades of global hospitality industry experience across the United Kingdom, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and most recently Thailand. He has held leadership roles with Onyx Hospitality Group, InterContinental Hotels Group and Accor. Highly skilled in aspects of MICE and F&B operations, pre-openings, development and strategic planning, David's expertise aligns with Ascott's growth ambitions as a global hospitality company.

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping Opens

The highly anticipated opening of InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping in Chiang Mai's historic district marks the first milestone in a strategic partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC). Today, as the contemporary escape officially opens its door in one of northern Thailand's most enchanting destinations, travellers seeking to connect with the region's traditional cultures can look forward to rewarding stays steeped in true luxury and imbued with a sense of discovery.

As Phuket tourism market recovers, a potential “carmageddon” infrastructure crisis looms

Phuket hotels experienced promising momentum for the first half of 2023, which has set an optimistic path for the remainder of the year. At the mid-year juncture, international and domestic flight volume was already up 75% over total flights in 2022. Russia and China led the way as the two top tourism source markets in the first six months of the year according to research from C9 Hotelworks in their new Phuket Hotel Market Update report.

S Hotels & Resorts embarks on major renovation and brand uplift for SAii Resorts in Southern Thailand

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced a major USD 27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji, including an investment of more than THB 500m (approx. USD 14.2m) to reimagine the design, facilities and guest experiences at its three SAii Resorts in Thailand – SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket, and SAii Koh Samui Choengmon – and FJD 28.5m (approx. USD 12.5m) to upgrade Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort.

Amora Beach Resort Phuket Repositions as Five-Star Modern Lifestyle Resort to Meet Luxury Tourism Demand​

Amora Beach Resort Phuket receives extensive refurbishment costing THB 500 million (US$14 million) as part of its repositioning into a five-star modern lifestyle resort that meets the preferences of active and adventurous couples, friends and families. Located on a private 80m stretch on Bang Tao Beach, the 264-key resort is expected to re-open in December this year with newly built facilities.