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Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Phanom Rung hopes 'annual charm' will bring back visitors
Published on 23/03/2026
» BURI RAM - Phanom Rung Historical Park is relying on its "annual charm" to woo back tourists driven away by the border clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops late last year.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
Published on 20/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Comforts of a Hyrox race in a chaotic world
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/03/2026
» It feels like the whole of Bangkok is preparing and gearing up for Hyrox, a cult-like indoor fitness competition taking place from March 20-22 at BITEC in Bangna. Your acquaintances, friends and even a couple of colleagues from work are likely set to participate in this gruelling day of endurance, cardio and a whole lot of other things that seem too exhausting to consider paying for.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: March 4-10
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/03/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
The Mall Group Goes Full Throttle on ‘Retailtainment’
Published on 04/03/2026
» Amid the challenges facing the retail industry in the era of e-commerce and digital disruption, experience and emotional engagement have become key factors that differentiate the online world from bricks-and-mortar retail. The Mall Group is moving forward to reaffirm its Retailtainment strategy with a major summer campaign called The Mall Lifestore Summer-Cation 2026: House of Friends. This campaign is designed to be more than just a seasonal promotion. It is an experiment in the “Entertainment-Driven Retail” model, harnessing the power of the Fandom Economy as the main mechanism to simultaneously drive foot traffic, engagement and spending.
Inside the Mexican resort that was the final hideout of 'El Mencho'
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» TAPALPA — The roar of machine guns and drone of helicopters shook the luxurious resort where Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss hid on Sunday, plunging tourists enjoying the picturesque western Mexican town of Tapalpa into panic.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration denies selling car park
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has sought to quell controversy over the underground parking facility at Lan Khon Mueang, firmly denying claims the site has been sold or transferred to private ownership.
BMA opens car park for public use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Visitors can now park their cars at Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) public parking lot under Lan Khon Muang (City Square) outside City Hall's operating hours, says Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.