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Asia’s Luxury Travellers Now Choose Purpose Over Perks
Published on 03/07/2025
» A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalisation, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study from the Luxury Group by Marriott International, high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in the region are recalibrating how, where, and why they travel – prioritising wellbeing, immersive experiences, emotional value and intentional design over volume and extravagance.
Siam Piwat, Huawei Unite to Boost Quality Tourism
Published on 03/07/2025
» Siam Piwat Group, the operator of Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and co-developer of ICONSIAM, has partnered with global technology leader Huawei to enhance Thailand’s appeal to high-spending international tourists—particularly Chinese Free Independent Travellers (FITs). Through this collaboration, Siam Piwat becomes the first Thai retail group to integrate its ONESIAM Global Visitor Card with Huawei’s HarmonyOS, connecting to over 400 million smartphone users in China.
Saha Group Signs Global MOUs to Boost Economy
Published on 01/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 1, 2025 – At the 29th Saha Group Fair & Fest, Saha Group—one of Thailand’s leading economic drivers—announced a major commitment to national development by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with a wide range of strategic partners. These agreements span key industries including real estate, technology, e-commerce, international investment, clean energy, aviation, retail, and education.
Economy slows in May on weaker tourism, production: Bank of Thailand
Published on 30/06/2025
» Thailand's economy in May softened from the previous month following a slowdown in the tourism sector and a decline in manufacturing production, which offset the surge in exports, the central bank said on Monday.
Marriott Debuts Beachfront Resort in Vibrant Pattaya
Published on 30/06/2025
» Marriott Hotels®, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, introducing an exciting new era of wonderful hospitality to the shores of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, where local culture blends seamlessly with the vibrant buzz of Pattaya allowing families and travellers to indulge and discover.
Thai Obayashi, Saha Group Launch Luxury Hotel Venture
Published on 30/06/2025
» Thai Obayashi, one of Thailand’s leading construction companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saha Group to jointly develop a luxury hotel on a prime site in the Ratchadamri area.
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor after nearly 40 years
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» NEW YORK - Magazine legend Anna Wintour stepped down as editor of US Vogue on Thursday after 37 years during which she was often hailed as the single most influential figure in the fashion world.
TAT Launches ‘Be My Guest’ to Elevate Thai Soft Power
Published on 25/06/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching the Be My Guest international campaign, a flagship initiative under the government’s Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025. Representing the "Grand Celebration" pillar of the initiative, the campaign runs from 26 June to 1 July and highlights Thai soft power through two core programmes: Be My Guest Soft Power Fam Trip and Rhythm of Thailand.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Bangkok Blues: When the city’s energy leaves you longing for more
Life, Published on 17/06/2025
» Some foreign travellers have experienced what’s known as Bangkok Blues after leaving the busy city of Thailand — a form of Post-Vacation Blues, an emotional state that often arises when returning from a carefree holiday to the more demanding routine of everyday life.