Yearly Archives: 2026
Thailand sees record hotel transaction volumes in 2025
Thailand’s hotel investment market reached a record level in 2025, with total transaction volume of 26.4 billion baht (US$845.6 million), the highest ever recorded...
Bali weighs tougher entry checks for international visitors
The Bali provincial government is considering stricter entry requirements for international visitors, including proof of financial capacity and verification of travel plans, as part...
Frasers Hospitality rolls out first premium rental apartment in China
Frasers Hospitality has prioritised expansion for the Modena by Fraser portfolio with the launch of its eighth Modena by Fraser property in China. The...
Paradox Hotels & Resorts enters Bangkok through Sukhumvit rebrand
Paradox Hotels & Resorts has entered the Thai capital with the rebranding of the former Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, effective January...
Public art installation Lobster Beach opens on Sentosa
International contemporary artist Philip Colbert has unveiled Lobster Beach, a large-scale public art project at Tanjong Beach on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The installation spans...
Gallop into the year of the horse at Legoland Malaysia Resort
Legoland Malaysia Resort will mark the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year celebration running from January 22 to February 22, 2026....
Thailand tourism leaders warn of strategic crossroads amid regional competition
Industry leaders at Thailand Tourism Forum 2026 warned that the kingdom is at a “defining nexus”, saying infrastructure gaps and the rise of neighbouring...
Thai Airways signals resurgence with A321neo debut
Thai Airways officially entered a new phase of short- and medium-haul travel on January 22, 2026, as its first Airbus A321neo, named “Bowonrangsi”, completed...
PATA formalises collaboration with Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association
PATA and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have formalised a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
APOLA is a not-for-profit organisation established...
Avani+ Fares Maldives to stage multi-day music event in May
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort will host the Your Paradise Maldives music festival from May 11 to May 16, 2026, marking the event’s first edition...
















