Marriott International announced that Debdyuti Dasgupta takes the helm at the soon-to-open Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa as its general manager.

With slow travel being one of the most talked about travel trends, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top Asian destinations for slow travel for longer stays.

We bring you picture glimpses from the grand opening of the 'JW Garden' at  an innovative and sustainable concept showing the way forward to good immersive travel that definitely will ensure…

JW Marriott Khao Lak proudly introduces the JW Garden, a pioneering venture dedicated to holistic wellness, sustainability, conservation and immersive nature encounters.

JW Marriott announced the opening of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, an all-suite luxury retreat nestled in a beautiful beachside setting on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast.

Extensive renovation and expansion includes an additional 127 rooms and villas, the Aqua Play Zone, new dining outlets and one of the largest event spaces in southern Thailand.

JW Marriott, opens JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, an all-suite luxury retreat nestled in a serene beachside setting on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast.

Pioneering resort, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is embarking on an exciting new era of luxury hospitality in southern Thailand, as it prepares to unveil the newly-transformed…

Avani Hotels announces the opening of Avani+ Khao Lak Resort a 327-key oceanfront property located on the sandy shores of Bangsak Beach in Thailand’s Phang Nga. The brand’s largest resort in…

Located on a secret stretch of Thailand’s Andaman Coast in the province of Phang Nga, the newly-opened Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak offers travellers a unique and tranquil beach getaway…

Thailand's five-star 56-roomed boutique residence, The Sarojin, has launched a brand new ‘Sarojin Cares Adventure’ package for travellers wanting to explore Khao Lak’s jungles, waters,…

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, the luxurious tropical paradise on Thailand’s stunning sunset coast, is ready to reopen its doors on 20 October 2020

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a management agreement with Elysian Hotel Management Company, for a unique new property near Khao Yai National Park in…

Ideally located, 220km north of Bangkok, in the Khao Yai National Park, Atta Lakeside Resort Suite is the perfect resort to relax, decompress and revitalise in lux 5-star surroundings –…

Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024, is scheduled to be held on 5-7 June at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa in Khao Lak, Phang-nga.

Pullman Khao Lak Resort is set to open its doors on 1 December this year, as it readies to present a new vision for hospitality in Phang Nga inspired by art, culture and nature. And, with a…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched the third edition of its The One for Nature campaign at an eco-fair at SOOKSIAM.

A recent survey - ‘PATA Polls’* - conducted by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA UK & Ireland) this month, has provided interesting insights into the ‘late booking’ market and…

TTM+ 2024 welcomes global players with “Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End” theme. This year’s edition shines a spotlight on Thailand’s meaningful travel experiences to a record number…

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA UK & Ireland) has identified a growing trend in the UK market, noting that travellers are increasingly opting for secondary beach destinations.

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), or TCEB, unveiled a new direction, performance in sustainability and potential of innovation of Thai MICE industry, including…

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands and award-winning travel program,  announced the Good Travel with Marriott BonvoyTM Postcard campaign,…

IDeaS, a SAS company, has announced that Katathani Collection has grown revenues across two of its resort properties by 15% with IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS.) Katathani…

Looking ahead to 2024, we have rounded up Marriott Bonvoy’s most hotly anticipated hotel openings across the Asia Pacific. From a ground-breaking resort spanning across Flores Island,…

Marriott International, Inc. announces the milestone opening of its 50th hotel in Thailand with the Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection.

 Marriott International, Inc. today announces the milestone opening of its 50th hotel in Thailand with the Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection.  Today’s opening reflects Marriott…

As Thai nationals celebrate Mother's Day in August, here are five family-friendly destinations across the  country where families can experience an unforgettable trip in just 48 hours. 

World Snorkelling Day is celebrated on 30 July annually, and airasia Superapp, as Asean’s preferred one-stop travel superapp has some of the best spots and places for your next snorkelling…

Destination Group has announced plans to raise the bar for family travel experience in Thailand – and across Asia – with the launch of a new experiential and sustainable guest concept at…

Accor is inviting local residents to explore the many wonders of their home country with the latest edition of “We Travel Together,” which combines the Thai government’s domestic travel…

On the heels of Thailand celebrating its milestone of 10 million tourist arrivals in 2022, Marriott International, Inc., announced plans that it expects to reach 50 hotels in the country by…

On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with…

The Sarojin, Thailand’s 56-room independent boutique residence, is launching a “One Booking One Tree” initiative on 1 October, whereby the resort will commit to planting a minimum of one…

Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…

The Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort officially opened 1 August with a group from Germany as its first guests. The fully renovated resort opened with 44 premium category rooms, with the…

Thailand’s luxurious boutique residence, The Sarojin, has been gearing up for the return of international travellers with the creation of ‘Sarojin Cares’ packages to suit every type of…

Starting April 1, 2022 travellers may enter the country without the need to show proof of a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of travel.

The long-awaited getaway to Thailand, dreamt of by millions of people across the world, is finally becoming a reality with the country officially reopening to international travellers…

Whether it’s a beach escape or immersion in a local neighbourhood through a staycation, travelling to a different environment always gets us inspired.

Great news for UK travellers as Thailand is off the red list, which means fully vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK from green list countries no longer need to do a pre-departure test,…

As of 1 October, the quarantine time for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Thailand, including the pilot reopening destinations through the Alternative Quarantine (AQ)…

Almost two months after the Phuket Sandbox swung into action the Thai Government has approved the “7+7 Model” yesterday which was first floated a few weeks ago but then got sidetracked due…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed a further extension to its reopening plans with the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 programme.

Travellers to this tropical island are spoilt for choice with a diverse array of offerings from the popular west coast to the more secluded east coast. There are over 30 beaches in Phuket,…

Launched on 16 August, 2021, the programme reduces the mandatory stay in Phuket from 14 to 7 days for MENA travellers who received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to provide general information on the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” programme, which is an upgrade to the existing Phuket Sandbox…

Asia’s largest inbound tour operator, Golfasian, is utilising strength in diversity to take Thailand’s golf industry to a higher level

In the first month of the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ programme since its launch on 1 July, over 14,000 foreign tourists have visited Phuket, and generated THB829 million (USD25 million) revenue,…

Thais are on the move this Songkran, heading to beach destinations and choosing higher end hotels to celebrate the upcoming Songkran holiday

Phuket’s tourism-reliant economy is on the brink of collapse as tourists, foreign and domestic, are almost non-existent for about a year on the island.

The ‘Sarojin Cares Honeymoon’ package combines some of The Sarojin’s most popular romantic activities with unforgettable and rewarding excursions that benefit those most in need around the…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Vachirachai Sirisumpan as director for its New Delhi Office. Sirisumpan has been with TAT for more than 20 years with extensive…

Khiri Travel has launched seven tour options in Southeast Asia designed for parents, children and grandchildren travelling together. The seven itineraries range from six to 12 days in…

Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 recently welcomed a group of travel agents and tour operators. The group was a part of TAT mega familiarisation (FAM) trip 2019, led by Tourism Authority…

Travel 2 is seeing an increase in winter sun bookings and to help agents sell these holidays, the operator has launched its third 'Winter Sun' mini brochure. Produced in conjunction with…

Honeymoons are not typical weekend getaways, family road trips or city breaks - they're once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

In this exclusive interview, we speak with Kate Kemp, owner and executive director at The Sarojin, on building their own luxury boutique hotel.

Infinite Luxury has announced the appointment of Somjai Tungkoo as general manager of Kata Rocks resort in Phuket, Thailand.

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced it has signed up with Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset, to develop eight new sites in Thailand, totalling 2000 rooms, slated to open…

Minor Hotels' new brand extension, AVANI+, aims to take things slightly higher by using, “a little bit extra” to enhance the existing brand without creating a new one. We spoke to…

Premier Holidays and Thai Airways have launched a joint autumn campaign encouraging people to book early for travel in January to April 2018.  Targeting both the family market and…

Premier Holidays has introduced cruising itineraries to its 2017 Luxury Collection.  The new Luxury Collection brochure – which showcases a selection of high-end properties in spectacular…

Agoda, the hotel booking site, is seeing rising demand for many of Asia's lesser-known destinations. These regional rising stars are gaining in popularity with travellers, and Agoda…

Centara Life hotels in Thailand and Oman offer freedom and flexibility, enabling guests to tailor their stay to their needs and lifestyle.

A nature-inspired resort along Vietnam’s Southern coastline is bringing the healing powers of scent, stones, sound and sleep to guests with the launch of new in-villa wellness experiences…

With doors flung open, Best Western’s 12 hot new hotels bring their playful energy to Asian favourites. From action-packed Bangkok to the neon-lit Tokyo – BWH℠ Hotels expanded rapidly in…

Set sail into a world of excitement and exploration with Royal Caribbean’s upcoming array of sailings from Singapore that visit destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China and…

Accor, the region’s largest international hospitality Group, has opened three new properties in Asia during the month of July: the mid-scale Mercure Pangkalan Bun and premium Mövenpick Hotel…

WorldHotels™ has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the signing of Tawa Ravadee Resort, an exceptional upscale property that showcases the grace and charm of Thai heritage.…

Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced a special discount scheme for Indian tourists planning to visit Southeast Asia and Middle East for summer holidays.

Thailand is a paradise for travellers from around the world during this time of year which coincides with Summer and Songkran. With all the upcoming festive activities, Thailand is really…

Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…

Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office recently organised the “Phuket Surf Fest 2019” to kick off the Phuket Surf Series 2019, scheduled from June to September, and…

With the news that Mövenpick will open 11 hotels and resorts across nine countries during 2018 landing last week, I  headed down to the ambitious brand's Bangkok office to meet Mark Willis,…

Beyond Resort Khaolak has been won Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards 2017 as one of the world’s finest hospitality experiences in the category “Best Seaside Resort on a Global…