Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Sukhumvit 87, Thailand
Located in the heart of Sukhumvit, Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Sukhumvit 87 offers 200 rooms and suites, a stunning rooftop garden bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and views over the Chao Phraya river.
For dining, there is an onsite restaurant serving continental breakfast and favourite Italian dishes for lunch and dinner.
The hotel is within walking distance from Century Plaza mall, as well as the BTS Skytrain On Nut station, allowing guests to easily connect to the rest of the bustling city, including the nearby Klaynamthai and Bangna Hospitals.
voco Melbourne Central, Australia
The 252-room voco Melbourne Central, part of the new 380 Melbourne skyscraper, appeals to sustainability-focused travellers. Environment awareness runs throughout the guest experience from the use of bedding made from recycled materials, inclusion of locally sourced ingredients on the menu, and application of a lighting system that responds to the natural cycle of light.
voco’s Blacksmith Brasserie offers à la carte dining where guests can have a breakfast made to order, or enjoy a full buffet.
Located at the hotel’s doorstep are popular retail hubs including Emporium, Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne Central.
AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam, South Korea
AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam features 274 guestrooms and one-of-a-kind private pool suites.
The hotel’s facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, lounge, gym, sauna, kids lounge, and rooftop terrace and bar.
Boasting a great location in the Yeoksam-dong area of Gangnam district, home to upscale shopping, dining and entertainment venues, AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam also puts business travellers close to the corporate headquarters of multinational companies. It is 60 minutes by car from Incheon International Airport.
Following a spike in Thailand Pass registrations over the last few weeks, new data from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) indicates that the country is on target to welcome 20 million arrivals in 2023.
The uptick in arrivals comes in response to the relaxation of entry rules in April, the full removal of Test and Go PCR requirements, and the minimum Covid insurance coverage halved to US$10,000 on May 1.
As of May 3, TAT’s figures totalled 853,165 international visitors to Thailand – 74,414 from the UK, 63,342 from Germany, 55,995 from Russia, 51,783 from India and 49,792 from the US. This marked an increase of 139,982 in arrivals announced on April 25.
According to TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn, the impact of the new guidelines will fare even better if China – which made up the lion’s share of arrivals in happier times – eases her travel restrictions as well.
“The industry next year is poised to strengthen from this year, making the goal of attracting 20 million tourists, half the total in 2019, achievable. This is particularly the case if China, which previously contributed one-third of arrivals, lifts border controls by that time.”
The predicted boost in arrivals should translate to approximately 80 per cent of 2019 levels – or about 2.4 trillion baht (US$69.6 billion) in predicted revenue for 2023.
The governor added that the immediate future of the low-season longhaul market is also looking up, and could mean that Thailand will receive as many as 500,000 tourists by the end of this month.
To maximise the opportunities presented by the surge in arrivals and encourage more tourists to return to Thailand, TAT is planning to submit an application to the Center for Economic Situation Administration for a campaign designed to promote the city’s culture, attractions and famous nightlife.