Yearly Archives: 2026
Ultra-luxury cruise market forecast to double by 2033
The global ultra-luxury cruise market is forecast to experience exponential growth in the next decade, fuelled by the entry of more ultra-luxury hospitality brands...
Complex luxury trips keep travel advisors busy despite AI planning tools
Luxury travel advisors can continue to demonstrate their value in the travel and tourism landscape amid a rise in AI-led travel inspiration, with first-hand...
Thailand Boat Festival 2026 highlights regional marine tourism cooperation
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) supported the Thailand Boat Festival 2026, held from January 15 to January 18 at Phuket Boat Lagoon, as...
Minor Hotels sets 2026 growth priorities around asset-light expansion
Minor Hotels will adopt a more focused growth approach in 2026, following a year of increased development activity, with emphasis on portfolio diversification, geographic...
Macau offers free airport transfers for international visitors via Hong Kong
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has partnered with a Hong Kong-Macau cross-border bus operator to offer free direct coach transfers from Hong Kong...
New hotels: Modena by Fraser Shenzhen, The St Regis Singapore, and...
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements
Classic films return to Capitol Theatre in 2026
Classic films will make a comeback at Capitol Theatre from February 2026, marking the first regular film programme at the venue since its restoration...
Far East Hospitality promotes Mark Rohner
Mark Rohner has moved up the ranks at Far East Hospitality, and now holds the position of managing director.
Rohner was previously deputy managing director....
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort appoints new GM
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has named Tudsaporn Jaiboonchuen as general manager.
She will be responsible for the resort’s overall operations and strategy, including performance, brand...
Lights on local festivals
Thailand has attracted global attention by securing international mega-events, but local organisers are reflecting on whether greater long-term value could come from investing in home-grown festivals – Pongsiri “Tom” Hetrakul, founder of Awakening Bangkok, shares his perspective on the potential of domestic events
















