Hospitality

Dusit Hotels and Resorts has two new properties in time for the peak travel season

Marga Manlapig Dec 18, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts ushers in the peak travel season with the opening of two new properties: Dusit Princess Chiang Mai in Thailand and dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, the first Dusit-branded…

Guest Column

SEAHIS 2025 Returns to it’s birthplace the spectacular new Dusit Thani

Andrew Wood Dec 17, 2024

🟥🟨🟩🟪 SEAHIS returns to its birthplace, the spectacular new Dusit Thani Bangkok: 23rd - 24th June 2025 SEAHIS has announced that they will be back for…

Reports

Dusit Thani College hosts Travel and Tourism Research Association’s 2024 seminar

Marga Manlapig Dec 9, 2024

The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) held its annual seminar at the Srinakarin Hall of Thailand’s Dusit Thani College from 30th November to 3rd December.

Hospitality

Dusit Princess Melaka opens on 7th December

Marga Manlapig Dec 3, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International announced the soft opening of the Dusit Princess Melaka on Saturday, 7th December.

Global

Dusit Hotels and Resorts to open a holistic wellness retreat in India

Marga Manlapig Nov 7, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts announced that it entered a management agreement with Indian luxury hospitality developer Shravanthi Hotels and Resorts Private Limited for its first holistic…

Hospitality

Dusit Hotels and Resorts returns to India via dusitD2 Fagu

Marga Manlapig Oct 18, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts announced its return to India with the anticipated soft opening of dusitD2 Fagu. 

Hospitality

Thai hospitality and Japanese tradition at Dusit Thani Kyoto

Mark Glanville Oct 17, 2024

Dusit Thani Kyoto offers a luxurious blend of Thai hospitality and Japanese tradition in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital.

Reopening updates

The iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok officially reopens

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

Dusit Thani Bangkok, the flagship hotel of Dusit International, officially reopened on Friday, 27th September, following extensive renovations.

Training

Dusit Thani College partners with HSMAI

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2024

Dusit Thani College realizes that to produce personnel for the rapid growth of the tourism and service industry, it is necessary to expand the channels of access to learning to the public.

Global

Dusit International teams up with Paljor Global Corporation as it expands into South Asia

Marga Manlapig Sep 26, 2024

Dusit International formally signed a new strategic partnership agreement with Nepalese investment firm Paljor Global Corp Private Limited

Training

Dusit Thani College students reach the final round of SHC 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

An initiative in hospitality education to nurture the development of new, innovative sustainability products is the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2024 (SHC) founded by Hotelschool The…

Hotel Management Company

Dusit International teams up with Saigontourist Group

Marga Manlapig Sep 20, 2024

Dusit International formally signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese multi-service travel firm Saigontourist Group.

Hospitality

Dusit Thani Bangkok and Porsche introduce luxury limo service for guests

Marga Manlapig Sep 16, 2024

Dusit International and Porsche Thailand are amping up the luxury at the soon to reopen Dusit Thani Bangkok with their bespoke limousine service.

Hospitality

Dusit Thani Bangkok counts down to relaunch with an exclusive docuseries

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

In celebration of its reopening on 27th September, the Dusit Thani Bangkok presents a new episodic documentary titled An Icon Reimagined: The Docuseries.

Hotel Management Company

Dusit Hotels and Resorts inks partnership with Generator and Freehand Hotels

Marga Manlapig Aug 28, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts officially entered a strategic partnership with award-winning hospitality developer Generator and Freehand Hotels.

Hospitality

Dusit International signs property management agreement with King Square Development

Marga Manlapig Aug 8, 2024

Dusit International signed a property management agreement with Bangkok-based real estate firm King Square Development Co., Ltd.

Reopening updates

Dusit Thani Bangkok presents a new range of meeting and event venues

Marga Manlapig Aug 8, 2024

Dusit Thani Bangkok reveals all-new event spaces while embracing the artistic and architectural heritage following the notable transformation. 

Reopening updates

Dusit Thani Bangkok reopens on 27 September

Marga Manlapig Jul 17, 2024

Dusit International’s flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok officially reopens to guests on 27 September, marking a new chapter for the company with its reimagined amenities for the 21st century.

Global

Dusit International to manage Dusit Collection and Dusit Residences Layan Verde

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2024

Dusit International has signed a partnership agreement with VillaCarte Group to manage a dual-branded luxury hotel and apartment complex at the heart of VillaCarte's highly anticipated Layan…

Global

Dusit strengthens its development team to propel global hotel expansion

Kanchan Nath Jun 4, 2024

Dusit International, has strengthened its global development team with two key appointments to spearhead hotel development efforts for Dusit Hotels and Resorts across Asia-Pacific, the…

Training

Dusit Thani College students reach the Final Round of the ‘Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2024’

Kanchan Nath May 24, 2024

Sustainability is one of the most urgent issues the world faces, and one of the biggest industries addressing this challenge is hospitality.

Interviews

TDM interviews Khun Siradej Donavanik, Dusit International

Gary Marshall May 14, 2024

Hear from Khun Siradej Donavanik on the family business’ success and his passion project called Wonderfruit, an annual event in Pattaya attracting 30,000 attendees.

Hotels

Dusit Hotels and Resorts to showcase exciting line-up at ATM 2024

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, will showcase an impressive array of new destinations, an innovative sustainability initiative, the much-anticipated September…

Global

Dusit Princess Phatthalung opens in Thailand with 132 keys

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its domestic expansion with the soft opening…

Hotels

Dusit Thani Kyoto redefines Thai fine dining with Ayatana

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2023

Dusit Thani Kyoto officially celebrated its grand opening on 1 September unveiling Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality and a range of exciting dining and wellness…

Hotels

Dusit Thani Mogan Mountain, Huzhou, debuts in China

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

Dusit International represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Mogan Mountain, Huzhou…

Hotels

Dusit International introduces two new hotel brands – ‘Dusit Collection’ and ‘Devarana – Dusit Retreats’

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the expansion of its esteemed hotel brand lineup with the launch of two new brands: …

Hospitality

Dusit Thani Kyoto promises ‘a total Kyoto experience’

Kristin Mariano Aug 7, 2023

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will continue its expansion in Japan this September with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto, a new…

Hospitality

Dusit debuts in Nepal opens two hotels

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2023

Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is making its Nepal debut with the opening of Dusit Princess…

Hospitality

Dusit Thani Maldives enhances guests journeys with luxurious seaplane lounge experience

Kristin Mariano Jul 19, 2023

 Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, has elevated its arrival experience by opening an exclusive seaplane lounge at the Trans Maldivian…

Hotels

Dusit International held two-city ‘China Roadshow’ in Beijing and Shanghai

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

Dusit International presented its expanding portfolio of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in China and beyond as part of a two-city ‘China Roadshow’ for leading trade and media partners, which took…

Appointments

Dusit International appoints Jagdeep Thakral as General Manager of dusitD2 Naseem Resort Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s hotel and property development companies, has appointed  Jagdeep Thakral as General Manager of dusitD2 Naseem Resort Jabal Akhdar and its adjoining…

Hospitality

Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi opens

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2023

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion with the opening of Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, a…

Hospitality

Dusit Hotels and Resorts adds three new hotels to its portfolio

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2023

Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its global and domestic footprint by opening three…

MICE

Dusit International showcases portfolio at ATM

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2023

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will showcase its expanding portfolio of international properties – including its first hotels in…

Hotels

Dusit Suites Athens opens in Greece with 36 keys

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion with the opening of Dusit Suites Athens –…

Hospitality

Dusit Hotels and Resorts officially announces its grand debut in Japan

Kristin Mariano Feb 24, 2023

Dusit International officially marked the debut of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in Japan with an exclusive preview of its upcoming properties – ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto – which…

Eturbo News

A sparkling season of giving awaits at Dusit Thani Maldives

Harry Johnson Nov 3, 2022 0

Unforgettable end-of-year getaways are on the agenda at the five-star Dusit Thani Maldives Resort for the 2022-23 season. The season starts with illuminations on Wednesday, 21 December, as…

Global

Live Life with Dusit

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is celebrating the continued return of global travel by launching a limited-time offer on memorable stays at its renowned properties in Thailand, the Maldives, the…

Hotels

Dusit to offer 100% organic rice at its properties

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, has become the first hotel chains in Thailand to offer 100% organic rice across its entire portfolio of properties nationwide.

Hotels

Dusit International opens new luxury wellness resort in the heart of Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2022

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani…

Eturbo News

Dusit International opens third hotel in Qatar

Dmytro Makarov Oct 1, 2022 0

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is expanding its unique brand of gracious hospitality in the Middle…

Hotels

Dusit International’s ‘Roof Park’ for a greener Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2022

Dusit International, Thailand’s hospitality company, is breathing new life into Bangkok’s urban landscape with the creation of Dusit Central Park.

Mergers & Acquisitions

OR to acquire a 25% stake in Dusit Foods

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2022

PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) to acquire a 25% stake in Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) food business subsidiary, Dusit Food

Eturbo News

Dusit Thani Hua Hin: New beachside restaurant with South American Vibe

Dmytro Makarov May 12, 2022

Dusit Thani Hua Hin: New beachside restaurant with South American Vibe - Local delicacies and indigenous produce meet traditional South American cooking methods, such as…

Dusit International targets Singaporean buyers for landmark Dusit Central Park project

Kristin Mariano Mar 29, 2022

Dusit International, Thailand’s most distinguished hospitality company, has unveiled a once-in-a-generation real estate project that is set to redefine the skyline of central Bangkok.

Dusit International opens luxury wellness resort in Suzhou, China

Harry S. Nov 26, 2020

Dusit International has continued its expansion in China with the recent opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou, Jiangsu

New Dusit offerings for domestic travellers

Megha Paul May 5, 2020

Dusit International has launched a gift card this week to encourage domestic travellers to stay at its properties when travel opens in within the country. The ‘Dusit Care Card’ allows…

Dusit partners with Metro Pacific for hospitality venture in Philippines

Megha Paul Feb 28, 2020

Dusit International has signed an investment agreement with major Filipino infrastructure holding company Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) to jointly develop and manage…

Dusit Thani Maldives opens new pop-up restaurant

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is ready to revitalise the taste buds of visiting foodies by presenting La Parrillada, a new pop-up…

Dusit continues expansion in Vietnam

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Dusit International has signed a long-term agreement with Vietnamese real estate developer General Technology Joint Stock Company to develop and operate Dusit Tu Hoa Palace, Hanoi. In…

New look: Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri reopens

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019

Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri in Bangkok has just completed an extensive refurbishment to offer an elegant new look. The work was inspired by the design at Dusit Thani Bangkok, the…

Dusit Thani Hua Hin completes first stage of renovations

Tian Tolentino Dec 6, 2019

Five-star beachside resort Dusit Thani Hua Hin has just completed the first stage of an extensive renovation process and revealed the new-look of its 204 guest rooms and suites.

Dusit continues China expansion with third hotel in Changzhou

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

The highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wujin Changzhou hotel has opened to the public in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, offering 230 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. The third…

In the lap of Himalayas: Dusit continues global expansion

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019

Dusit International, Thailand’s hotel and property development company, has signed an agreement with Hotel Lhasa International to develop and operate Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Nepal.…

Dusit International to open first ASAI Hotel in Bangkok

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2019

Dusit International, Thailand’s hotel and property development company, has signed a long-term lease agreement with I Am Chinatown to develop and operate ASAI Bangkok Chinatown in the…

Hotels

Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri is the first all-suites hotel in Bangkok

Kristin Mariano May 13, 2019

Dusit International has opened its first all-suites hotel in Bangkok - the Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri.

Hotels

Dusit Central Park to stand in Dusit Thani Bangkok location

Kristin Mariano May 2, 2019

Dusit Thani Bangkok has bid farewell earlier this year after its iconic 48-year run since its opening in 1970. Dusit Thani recently announced that the project will be called “Dusit Central…

Hotels

“Be bold and do great things”: Dusit Thani reveals plans for Bangkok

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

Thai hoteliers Dusit Thani, has announced the beginning of its new mega project 'Dusit Central Park', in partnership with Central Pattana (CPN), a plan to rejuvenate and repurpose a major…

Hotels

dusitD2 Nairobi to reopen in June following January terrorist attack

Alastair Newport Feb 7, 2019

Thai firm Dusit International, has announced it could reopen the dusitD2 Nairobi hotel as soon as June, in an act of solidarity with the local community, following the terrorist siege in…

Hotels

Dusit International spurs Asian growth with ASAI debut in Myanmar

Tian Tolentino Jan 15, 2019

Thailand’s Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement to launch the ASAI brand in Myanmar, slated to open in 2020.

Hotels

Dawn of an era: Dusit Thani Bangkok yields for USD1.1bn rebirth

Tian Tolentino Jan 7, 2019

Iconic luxury hotel Dusit Thani Bangkok has closed its doors to make way for a USD 1.1 billion renovation project.

Hotels

Dusit International’s steamy proposition in China’s ancient province

Tian Tolentino Dec 31, 2018

Thailand’s Dusit International has signed an agreement to manage a luxury hot springs resort in Yunnan Province, China.

Hospitality

Dusit Thani Phuket completes refurbishment in time for festive season

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 31, 2018

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, a full-service beach resort on the north-west coast of Thailand’s largest island, recently underwent enhancement work and is now ready to provide Thai inspired…

Hotels

Dusit International finds its way to China’s ancient water town

Tian Tolentino Oct 1, 2018

Thailand’s homegrown hospitality brand Dusit International has officially opened the doors of Heritage Villas Zhouzhuang.

Hospitality

Dusit International expands in ME with first hotel in Qatar

Tian Tolentino Aug 24, 2018

Thailand-based global hospitality company, Dusit International, has signed a management agreement with the Al Majed Group to operate Dusit Doha Hotel, the group’s first Dusit-branded…

Hospitality

Dusit International to debut on Vietnam’s largest island

Tian Tolentino May 4, 2018

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel chain is set to make its debut in Vietnam this month with the opening of Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort on the country’s largest…

Thailand

Dusit International unveils new hotel brand for millennial-minded travellers

Tian Tolentino Apr 6, 2018

Dusit International has introduceda new hotel brand – ASAI Hotels – designed for millennial-minded travellers who want local and authentic experiences in the world’s most vibrant…

Hotels

Dusit Thani Bangkok to stay open until 2019

Alastair Newport Jan 4, 2018 0

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has announced that its iconic flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, will now remain fully operational…

Hotels

Dusit signs double development on China’s south coast

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2017

Dusit International has signed an agreement to manage a pair of new properties on China’s south coast, in Guangdong province. The Thai hotel group's Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu, will…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 310 studios and…

Hotels

Dusit Bangkok confirms last day ahead of rebuild

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017

Dusit International has revealed that its flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, will close on 16 April 2018 as it embarks on a major expansion project. The US$1 billion development of the…

Hotels

Dusit to debut in Nepal

Mark Elliott May 18, 2017

Dusit International has unveiled plans to launch its first ever hotel in Nepal. The Thai hotel group has signed a management agreement for the Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort & Spa, a…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New APAC hotels from Hilton, Dusit, Minor and more…

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh Grade: Midscale Keys: 106 Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…

Hotels

Dusit to debut in Dhaka

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Thailand's Dusit International has continued to expand its global footprint with the signing of its first hotel in Bangladesh. Scheduled to open by the end of 2017, the DusitPrincess…

Hotels

Dusit lures Chinese guests with WeChat Pay

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2017

Dusit has become the first Thai hotel group to enable guests to pay for rooms via the popular Chinese social media service, WeChat. The company has started to accept WeChat Pay, the…

Hotels

Dusit adds Colours to expand in Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Thailand's Dusit International has formed a new joint venture that will allow it to expand across Japan. The hotel group has teamed up with Colours International, which operates the…

Hotels

Dusit outlines plans for “unprecedented growth”

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2017

Dusit International is embarking on what is being described as the most significant period of expansion in the company’s history. The Thai hotel group said that "an unprecedented period…

Hotels

Dusit plans US$1bn expansion of Bangkok hotel site

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Dusit's flagship property in downtown Bangkok will be transformed under a new US$1 billion development plan. The Thai hotel group has penned a new agreement with the Crown Property…

Appointments

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, ANA, Dusit and more

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…

Hotels

Dusit exchanges staff with Japan’s Prince Hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

Dusit International has entered the next phase of its alliance with Japan's Prince Hotels, with the launch of a staff exchange programme this month. The companies first joined forces…

Hospitality

Elite Havens invites registered travel partners to book a villa to win a Bangkok getaway

Marga Manlapig Nov 18, 2024

Luxury villa rental and management provider Elite Havens offers registered travel partners an exclusive opportunity to win a three-night luxury stay.

MICE

Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024

Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year's PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

Hospitality

Asia is all aglow for Diwali

Marga Manlapig Oct 28, 2024

With Diwali coming up, travellers can choose from numerous exciting escapes at some of Asia's leading hotels and resorts.

TDM Guest Contributor

Fusion Hotel Group opens GLOW Bangkok Riverside

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2024 0

Fusion Hotel Group has announced the grand opening of GLOW Bangkok Riverside, a stylish new hotel overlooking the Chaophraya River in Bangkok’s historical Dusit district.

Associations

PATA hosts first-ever training event featuring The Middle East 

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Last week, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), UK & Ireland hosted a brand new training event in London featuring the Indian Ocean and, for the first time, the Middle East.

Guest Column

Phuket Laguna Triathlon 2024

Andrew Wood Sep 16, 2024

Laguna Phuket Triathlon Celebrates 30 Years: A Legendary Race Returns 17th November 2024 By Andrew J Wood Capture the essence of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon's 30th anniversary, and its…

Global

Best part about being a hotelier is the opportunity to create meaningful experiences for our guests: Pipat Patthananusorn 

Kanchan Nath Sep 3, 2024

TDM interviews hotelier Pipat Patthananusorn, General Manager, Dusit Thani Hua Hin about the hotel's sustainability efforts, beautiful beach, mindful menu and essence of being a passionate…

Hotel Management Company

Florian Heiner takes helm at Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

Kempinski The One Suites Hotel Shanghai Downtown announced that hospitality industry veteran Florian Heiner is its new general manager.

Hotels

TDM successfully concludes Hotelier “Revenue beyond the Room” round table

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024

The TDM Agilysys Hotelier “Revenue beyond the room” round table was held today morning at the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand. 

Awards

Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai accredited as premier medical travel destination

Marga Manlapig Jul 18, 2024

Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) awarded Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai its prestigious Accreditation for Medical Travel Services.

Hotels

 “Mind the Gap: Women & Diversity in Hospitality” event to be held at SAii Laguna Phuket in August

Kanchan Nath Jun 24, 2024

Phuket Hotels Association and C9 Hotelworks will continue to drive the agenda for equality, diversity and inclusivity in the hospitality industry as it hosts the second annual edition of…

Associations

PATA Nepal Chapter elects New Executive Committee and honors industry pioneers at 45th AGM

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter successfully concluded its 45th Annual General Meeting at Park Village Resort under the theme “Nepal Tourism 2.0: Charting the Future…

Awards

IWTA Awards 2024 celebrates women shining in the travel industry

Kanchan Nath Apr 29, 2024

With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returned to recognise and celebrate…

Appointments

Fusion Hotel Group appoints David Roberts as COO

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024

Fusion Hotel Group has announced the appointment of David Roberts as its new chief operating officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned professional with some 20 years’ experience in the…

Food & Drink

Raising Standards and Championing Sustainability for HoReCa

Chris Head Jan 30, 2024

In a world increasingly conscious of its ecological footprint, the hotels, restaurants, and catering (HoReCa) sector have emerged as a lead champion of sustainability. Embracing a multitude…

By the Way

Elite Havens marks 25 years at the forefront of  the luxury villa rental business in Asia

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2023

Elite Havens, Asia's leading luxury holiday experience provider and a subsidiary of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, recently…

Tourism

PH promotes Mindanao’s halal cuisine and culture

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2023

  In a bid to further showcase Mindanao as a destination that is ready to offer a multi-dimensional tourism experience, the Department of Tourism gathered members of the diplomatic corps…

Hotels

Laguna Phuket Opens ‘Laguna Wellness by BDMS’

Kanchan Nath Jun 21, 2023

Laguna Phuket and Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), the most prestigious private hospital network in the Asia-Pacific region, officially opened a world-class wellness centre within…

Hotels

ASAI Bangkok Sathorn makes its grand  debut with a weekend block party

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

ASAI Bangkok Sathorn, the second ASAI-branded hotel in Bangkok, celebrated its arrival on the hotel scene with The Hamlet Block Party: ASAI x Aperol Neighbour-Fest – a two-day art, music,…

MICE

Shaping the Future of HoReCa: THAIFEX – HOREC Asia soft launch unveils Next-generation trends in Bangkok, Thailand

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2023

The highly anticipated soft launch of THAIFEX - HORECA Asia took place at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia, offering an exciting preview of what the official launch in March 2024 has in store. 

Eturbo News

Ascott Names New Executives to Development

editor May 19, 2023 0

eTurboNews: The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced that it is expanding its global business development team with the…

Appointments

Ascott ramps up efforts to drive asset-light growth with key appointments in development team

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced that it is expanding its global business development team with the appointment of…

Tourism

Bhutan welcomes ME travellers to the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ 

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

A small land-locked country in Asia, nestled in the world’s highest peaks, Bhutan is a unique destination where happiness and peace of mind are contagious.

Global

Experience Amazing Thailand through “The Bachelor”

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

​​The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was a proud participant in the final two episodes of ABC’s “The Bachelor” season 27.

Hospitality

Elite Havens adds four new villas destination weddings return

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2023

Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia, owned by Dusit International, has expanded its portfolio of more than 300 luxury villa rentals by adding four…

Associations

Phuket hotels association funds key scholarships for tourism professionals

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

The Phuket Hotels Association has continued to empower and upskill hospitality professionals in Phuket by joining forces with the prestigious EHL Hospitality Business School to award online…

MICE

WebBeds teamed up with TAT for ‘IMPACT’ in Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

WebBeds, a global marketplace for the travel trade, joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to hold its inaugural IMPACT Summit – a high-level event designed to help…

Hotels

Phuket Hotels Association reappoints senior leadership team

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

With Bjorn Courage, reappointed as President, the association will continue its work built around four strategic pillars   –   Marketing, Environment, Government and Education – and…

IWTA

IWTA speaks with Supawadee Chaisongkram – Room Division Manager Tawaravadee Resort BW Signature Collection by Best Western

Michaela Connor Nov 28, 2022

Khun Nu Dee grew up on a farm but early on dreamt of learning English and using it in her career. She ‘fell’ into hospitality in Pattaya as a hotel operator to help support her studies at…

Interviews

How Duetto helps hotels to be more agile and react quickly to market changes

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2022

78% of hoteliers planned to increase their investment in hotel tech in the next three years.  To drive up revenue, streamline operations, or understand hospitality trends. Duetto is at…

MICE

Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Over 75 CT Partners Members and a record number of Supplier partners came together for three days at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for the CT Partners Annual Member Meeting last week.

Hospitality

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 14 new member properties

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2022

Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, welcomed 14 new member properties to…

Global

Green Expo returns to PHIST

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

PHIST 2022, (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), the latest edition of this sustainable tourism forum, will take place on 26 September 2022 as a live event and Green Expo.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

PHIST, southeast Asia’s biggest and best sustainable tourism forum is back as a live, in person event!

Chris Head Sep 12, 2022

Over 1,000 participants and 30 green exhibitors are expected to gather at Angsana Laguna Phuket on 26 th September 2022 for face-to-face debates, discussions and networking opportunities

Medical & Health Tourism

Medical tourism market to grow at 12% CAGR in 2022

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2022

According to a new study by Future Market Insights (FMI), the medical tourism market is set to grow at 12% CAGR in 2022.

Air

Thomas Cook India ties with Vistara to roll out international gateways programme

Megha Paul Jul 19, 2022

Vistara Getaways, powered by a cutting-edge technology platform designed and built by the Thomas Cook India Group, presents customers with dynamic inventory and ready-to-book holidays

HOMA Phuket Town introduces new co-living concept to APAC

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2021

HOMA Phuket Town is a 505-unit community that blends the benefits of a serviced apartment with the facilities of a four-star hotel.

Thailand’s international tourism could take years to recover

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2021

With tourism accounting for approximately 20% of Thailand’s pre-Covid crisis GDP, the partial reopening of the country’s borders to foreign tourists on November 1 was a dangerous step to…

Global

Look what’s reopening doors in Thailand this July for vaccinated travellers with no quarantine

Megha Paul Jun 21, 2021

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, a luxurious beachfront resort on the northwest coast of Phuket, one of Thailand’s most beloved island destinations, is set to reopen its doors on 1 July 2021

Reopening updates

Laguna Phuket’s new festival to boost domestic tourism over Songkran

Megha Paul Feb 16, 2021

Laguna Phuket, Thailand’s favourite vacation destination, has announced dates for a new series of events, dubbed the Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival

Get ready For Amazing Thailand 2021! TAT celebrates restart of travel with exclusive event

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2020

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated the reopening of its borders for travellers from the Middle East with an intimate dinner event, ’Get Ready For Amazing Thailand 2021’

Thailand’s Hotel industry is bleeding to death – demand govt action

Andrew Wood Nov 20, 2020

Thailand has reported just 3,880 Covid-19 cases and 60 deaths since the start of the pandemic and is considered one of the lowest risk countries in the world.

Thai hospitality comes to Shuangyue Bay in China

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

Thailand-based global hospitality company Dusit International, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has opened Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort Shuangyue Bay Huizhou,…

Guest Column

2019 MIST Winners Announced

Nattakorn Asunee Na Ayudhaya Oct 21, 2019

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 14 October 2019 2019 MIST Winners Announced For the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) event, travel and tourism innovators from…

The Hotels Network bullish on customer growth with APAC expansion

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Pioneers in the field of predictive personalisation, The Hotels Network (THN) is doubling down to expand its already strong presence in Asia Pacific (APAC). THN’s rapidly growing…

TAT unveils Amazing Hua Hin 2019 programme

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Prachuap Khiri Khan office, together with 33 participating hotels in Hua Hin, has launched the ‘Amazing Hua Hin 2019’ promotion, offering up to…

Special Reports

Luxury hotel in Kenya reopens after extremist assault in January

Tian Tolentino Aug 1, 2019

After experiencing a deadly attack from Somalia’s al-Shabaab militants in January, the five-star dusitD2 Hotel in Nairobi has re-opened its doors.

Air

First ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive’ sets off on epic journey

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) co-organised the first ever road journey from Bangkok to Thimphu in Bhutan – the ‘Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive – Connecting Peoples of the Two…

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: MGallery relives the Samurai era and more

Tian Tolentino May 10, 2019

On this week’s hot hotels round-up — we’re mixing it up with newly-launched properties in Kyoto, Venice, Bangkok and Zhanjiang.

Hotel

Review: The Siam, Bangkok

Gary Marshall Jan 15, 2019

Temples, markets and monuments pass by, as you catch a characteristic old rice barge along the Chao Phraya river to The Siam hotel. The 20-minute journey from the Sathorn pier to the only…

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Stella Di Mare Dubai Marina and more

Tian Tolentino Jan 4, 2019

In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from a night cottage in the middle of New Zealand’s wilderness, to a beach club set in a former coconut plantation.

Hotels

We talk to Ocean Group about Super Falcon “underwater private jet”

Alastair Newport Jun 19, 2018

There are few greater pleasures in life than “simply messing about in boats” as Ratty said to Mole in Kenneth Grahame's children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows. Ocean Group, Singapore…

Hospitality

Baa Atoll Summer Festival unites six island resorts in one of a kind celebration

Alastair Newport May 14, 2018

Summer has long been a time for celebrations and festivals, a tradition that MATATO (Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators) has taken to heart with the launch of the Baa…

Hotels

Why developers can’t resist the lure of hotel branding in Thailand

Gary Marshall Nov 1, 2017 15

Property developers across Thailand are experiencing a magnetic attraction for hotel branded residences in order to spur price premium points and buyer demand. Currently there are 29 new…

Appointments

Banyan Tree Bangkok welcomes Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager

Alastair Newport Sep 21, 2017

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Alexander Sheppard as its new hotel manager for Banyan Tree Bangkok this week.  Originally from New Zealand, Mr. Sheppard…

Asia

The latest appointments from Jet Airways, Sabre, Rosewood and more

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2017

VINAY DUBE has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…

Appointments

The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017

RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and more

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 145 rooms and 121 serviced residences Facilities: Café, bar, saltwater…

Appointments

The latest appointments from GTA, Carlson Wagonlit, Sala Resorts and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

HUI WAN CHUA will become the GTA's new vice president of sales & marketing for Asia, based in Singapore. She joins the company from Zuji.com where she was CEO. Previously, Ms Chua…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Vietnam, China and Australia

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

Fusion Resort Phu Quoc Location: Cua Can Bay in the north of southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island Grade: Luxury Keys: 97 pool villas with up to five bedrooms Facilities: Several…

Appointments

The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…

Mark Elliott May 9, 2017

ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Tokyo, Bangkok and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo Grade: Luxury serviced residence Keys: 130, ranging from…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Thailand, China, Brazil and more

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2017

Maison Aurelia Sanur by Préférence Hotels Location: Slightly set back from the beach in the Sanur district of Bali, not far from the airport Grade: Upscale Keys: 41 Facilities:…