Hyatt Regency Koh Samui marks first property In Koh Samui, Thailand

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, the first Hyatt hotel on Thailand’s southern resort island. Located in the vibrant area of North Chaweng, eight minutes from the airport, the 140-room resort is built around more than 600 protected Yang Na and coconut trees, offering guests a private retreat nestled within the lush embrace of nature, with direct access to a semi-private beach.

The resort’s simple yet captivating spaces by celebrated architect Smith Obayawat of […]

Covid-19 impact on tourism could cause US$4 trillion loss to global economy

The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause the global economy to lose more than US$4 trillion for the years 2020 and 2021, according to a recent United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report.

The estimated loss has been caused by the pandemic’s direct impact on tourism and its ripple effect on other sectors closely linked to it.

Advancing vaccination is critical to support tourism’s recovery, says UNWTO; an unusually empty Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy, […]

Phuket welcomes the world again, with some 300 tourists landing on the island on 1 July

The first few tourists arriving at the airport give a wave as Phuket reopens to international tourism on 1 July. Photo Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand

1 July has finally arrived for Phuket, with the island reopening to vaccinated tourists without quarantine restrictions under the Sandbox plan.

Major airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International are offering direct flights to Phuket, connecting from cities like London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore.

Some 300 tourists from five airlines were expected to land in […]

World’s largest superyacht Somnio which sails wherever you like, will set sail in 2024

Luxury at sea will reach a new level when the world’s largest private yacht launches from a shipyard in Norway in 2024.

The Somnio will have just 39 apartments spread over six decks, where invitation-only residents — each paying a minimum of US$11.3 million for the privilege — will collectively decide the sailing itinerary for the year.

And, if everyone agrees, that could be anywhere from Alaska to the Antarctic and almost every destination in between.

“Owners will share a truly unique lifestyle […]

Hilton Garden Inn brand debuts in Jakarta, Indonesia

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its seventh hotel in Indonesia, the 168-room Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem. Launching as the first hotel under Hilton’s focused service brand, Hilton Garden Inn, in Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta, the hotel is owned by the Agung Sedayu Group company and managed by Hilton.

Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem is located in the heart of West Jakarta’s central business district and a short 20-minute drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Connected to Green Sedayu […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces triple Thailand signing with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, announce the signing of three hotels in Thailand with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation (AWC), the country’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group.

The multi-property agreement includes the new-build InterContinental Bangkok Chinatown – the first luxury hospitality development in the area – and two further projects in Chinatown and Pattaya, totaling 629 rooms.

Rajit Sukumaran, Managing Director, South East Asia & Korea, IHG, said: “We’re excited to work with our long-standing partner Asset World Corporation to unveil these three outstanding properties […]