Cabinet approves long-stay visitor proposal starting next month
The Cabinet has approved a Special Tourist Visa proposal to to allow long-stay visitors to enter the country, subject to quarantine and other requirements, allowing… Continue Reading
Headline News »
Majority of occupiers in Asia Pacific plan to keep their real estate portfolios intact
Corporate real estate (CRE) leaders in the Asia Pacific are optimistic about their business and recovery plans despite impact from the ongoing pandemic. At least… Continue Reading
After Covid-19, what is next for Islamic banking?
While Islamic banks emerged relatively unscathed from the 2008 global financial crisis, Covid-19 is having a deeper impact. Nevertheless, the disruption could provide opportunities to… Continue Reading
4th Last Mile ASEAN 2020, The One and Only Industry conference & expo in Thailand
The Fourth edition of Last Mile ASEAN (LMA) Conference & Expo 2020 is scheduled for the 5th and 6th of November at BITEC, Bangna, Bangkok.… Continue Reading
COVID-19: Insights on Travel Impact, APAC
With our access to real-time traveller audiences and unmatched visibility into global travel demand, we’re in a unique position to share the current travel trends… Continue Reading
Aviation »
Qatar Airways Launches Dedicated Website in Thai Language to Better Serve Thai Customers
Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated website in Thai language this September. The website aims to better serve Thai customers,… Continue Reading
Emirates Partners With Leading Hospitals To Offer Special COVID-19 PCR Test Rates For Its Customers In Thailand
In an effort to boost travel confidence, Emirates h Continue Reading
The Central Bankruptcy Court Granted THAI’s Business Reorganization Petition and Appointed the Planners
Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, Director and Acting President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), revealed that the Central Bankruptcy Court granted THAI’s business reorganization… Continue Reading
Accolades »
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya in Top 25 Family Hotels Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award in Thailand 2020
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya in Top 25 Family Hotels Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award in Thailand 2020 Continue Reading
Association »
Empowering Youths for the Future at the Next PATA Youth Symposium
The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘The Future of Travel’, will take place alongside the first-ever Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020. This year’s… Continue Reading
Mark Your Calendars for the October SKAL Bangkok Luncheon
Mark your calendars for the October Networking Luncheon at The Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok. Continue Reading
SKAL International Chiang Mai Welcomes You to the September Dinner Event
SKAL International Chiang Mai welcomes you to the September Dinner Event, at the new Martinis Restaurant across from the Riverside Restaurant! Continue Reading
Business News »
GlobalData States Physical Stores Still Necessary to Secure New Look’s Future Despite Boohoo Acquisition Rumours
Chloe Collins, Senior Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the news that the boohoo group is reportedly… Continue Reading
Tetra Pak Reveals 2020 Sustainability Report “Enabling Transformation”
Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, has released the 2020 sustainability report “Enabling transformation”, signifying a new stage of the company’s ongoing… Continue Reading
After Covid-19, what is next for Islamic banking?
While Islamic banks emerged relatively unscathed from the 2008 global financial crisis, Covid-19 is having a deeper impact. Nevertheless, the disruption could provide opportunities to… Continue Reading
Countering Counterfeit Medicines In The Fast-Paced World Of E-Commerce
Research shows that counterfeit medicine cannot cure illnesses and can cause more harm to your health. Counterfeit medicines have been in the market for a… Continue Reading
Bites and Blends »
A Decadent Afternoon Tea at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
Discover a decadent Afternoon Tea with a flavorful twist. Continue Reading
Fragrant Floral Cocktails Blossom at Up & Above Bar
The talented mixologists at Up & Above Bar at The Okura Prestige Bangkok are serving refreshing cocktails and mocktails starring the energizing flavours of Asian… Continue Reading
Sunkist presents the newest delicious Pistachio Milk with “Banana Puree”
Sunkist, premium pistachio nuts and pistachio milk brand under Heritage Group proudly presents the newest delicious Sunkist Pistachio Milk with “Banana Puree”, comes with real blended… Continue Reading
Covid 19 Updates »
DBRS Morningstar: Southern Europe Most Vulnerable in COVID-19-Related Foreign Tourism Decline
DBRS Morningstar released a commentary looking at the exposure of the euro area countries to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) related tourism downturn. Continue Reading
PATA Examines The Impact Of Health And Hygiene On Post COVID-19 Destination Competitiveness In Asia Pacific
Many of the significant considerations taken into account by consumers when selecting travel destinations are health-related; while at the same time, there is an overall… Continue Reading
Globaldata: Contactless Technologies Gaining Traction in Travel and Tourism Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the travel and tourism industry to a near standstill with prolonged lockdowns. Now that government authorities across several countries have… Continue Reading
COVID-19: Insights on Travel Impact, APAC
With our access to real-time traveller audiences and unmatched visibility into global travel demand, we’re in a unique position to share the current travel trends… Continue Reading
DBRS Morningstar: Southern Europe Most Vulnerable in COVID-19-Related Foreign Tourism Decline
DBRS Morningstar released a commentary looking at the exposure of the euro area countries to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) related tourism downturn. Continue Reading
CSR and Responsible Tourism »
The Elephant in the Zoom: How to Make a Trunk Video Call and Support Elephant Welfare
The pioneering elephant welfare charity, The Human Elephant Learning Programs Foundation (H-ELP), is partnering with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) to launch a… Continue Reading
Destination Phuket »
TAT Jointly Stages “Unseen Kamala Presents the Disaya Vacationist” Event
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to jointly stage the “Unseen Kamala Presents the Disaya Vacationist” lifestyle travel event aimed at stimulating domestic… Continue Reading
Events »
Mark Your Calendars for the October SKAL Bangkok Luncheon
Mark your calendars for the October Networking Luncheon at The Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok. Continue Reading
SKAL International Chiang Mai Welcomes You to the September Dinner Event
SKAL International Chiang Mai welcomes you to the September Dinner Event, at the new Martinis Restaurant across from the Riverside Restaurant! Continue Reading
Hotel Packages »
Centara Offers “Stay Happy and Healthy” Promotion for Healthy Body, Mind, and Sleep
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, invites travellers to return to a state of balance with a “Stay Happy and Healthy” promotion available… Continue Reading
Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 Unveils Special ‘New Normal’ Celebration and Meeting Packages
Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 today unveils its special celebration and meeting packages highlighting an array of affordable meetings prices starting from THB 555 net… Continue Reading
Book a Superior Room and Get 50% Discount for Room Upgrade at Pullman Bangkok King Power
Book your stay with us at Superior room in any package offers and receive 50% discount for room upgrade! Continue Reading
Escape to Villa M, an Award-Winning Seafront Haven, the Perfect Destination for an Idyllic Beachfront Getaway
Are you seeking a blissful escape? An idyllic getaway, your beach, and swaying palm just a stone’s throw away? The best dining, shopping and spas… Continue Reading
Hotel News »
WorldHotels Introduces We Care Clean Initiative for Affiliated Hotels in Asia Pacific
WorldHotels, a global brand representing over 250 of the finest independent hotels around the world, has introduced a new set of health and safety standards… Continue Reading
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Welcomes Three Brand New Hotels This September
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is delighted to bring to some rays of sunshine into the hospitality industry this September with the opening of… Continue Reading
Aquarius International Prepares To Rollout USD250 Million Of Travel And Hospitality Investments Across Southeast Asia
Pioneering travel and hospitality firm, Aquarius International Development (AQI), is embarking on a major expansion across Southeast Asia, as it creates an eco-system that delivers… Continue Reading
Minor Hotels Announces Management of RAKxa Fully Integrative Wellness & Medical Retreat’s Luxury Villas in Bangkok
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor, has announced a partnership with M.K. Real Estate Development and VitalLife Scientific Wellness Centre (a subsidiary… Continue Reading
Hotel Openings - IN ASSOCIATION WITH COSIHOTELS.COM »
Mövenpick Unveils First Internationally Branded Hotel in Khao Yai, Thailand
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts brings the romantic charms of a Tuscan country estate to the biodiverse ecological wonderland of Khao Yai with Mövenpick Resort Khao… Continue Reading
Health and Wellness »
Rebalance Your Body, Mind and Soul with Pimalai’s Wellness Packages
Pimalai Resort & Spa, the iconic five-star retreat on Koh Lanta, is inviting guests to rebalance their bodies and soothe their senses with a choice… Continue Reading
Promoting Wellness Key to Developing Asia’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery – Asian Development Bank
Policies that promote and facilitate health and overall wellness are vital for Asia and the Pacific’s recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the theme chapterof the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Update released by the Asian… Continue Reading
Hotel Dining »
Weekends At Centara Grand Ladprao Goes Deliciously Lazy with “Saturday Lazy Lunch” from Chatuchak Café
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok guarantees to treat all gourmet connoisseurs to a deliciously lazy and relaxing weekend, relaunching once again the ever-popular… Continue Reading
Sharing Deliciousness Fused with a Cosmopolitan Flair at Coast, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
This fall, family and friend mealtimes in Hua Hin have never been more delightful as Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin presents new… Continue Reading
Are You Ready for the Maine Event at Scarlett Bangkok?
Get ready to put your claws up as Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant will delight diners with Maine lobster specials throughout September 2020! Continue Reading
Anantara Siam Bangkok Ups the Sunday Brunch Ante with Premium Moët & Chandon Package and New Guest Vendor Concept
Already an established Sunday brunch institution, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel steps up its celebrated weekend offering with a free-flow Moët & Chandon Champagne package as… Continue Reading
Luxury Hotel News »
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Introduces Wara Cheewa Spa
For centuries, northern Thai people have nurtured a ritualistic culture that focuses on a life lived in balance. At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, the… Continue Reading
Lifestyle »
Unlock Health Benefits of Granola with Nature’s Sensation
Healthy eating along with regular exercise is undoubtedly the important factors that should not be ignored. Those factors contribute to not only physical well-being but… Continue Reading
Movers & Shakers »
Alma Appoints Talented Homegrown Hospitality Professionals
The new Alma resort has welcomed two senior Vietnamese recruits who bring four decades of rich industry experience to the executive team at the helm… Continue Reading
World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Appoints Nigel Fell as Chief Commercial Officer
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has appointed Mr Nigel Fell as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Fell, a UK national, is… Continue Reading
AIME Welcomes New Event Director to Lead 2021 Hybrid Event
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has today announced the appointment of its… Continue Reading
Motoring »
Rolls-Royce Resumes Two-Shift Working With Workforce Maintained
“Returning to full two-shift production is a major milestone and comes just four months after we became the first UK automotive company to restart manufacturing… Continue Reading
Forebears Welcome New Ghost To Rolls-Royce Family
A magnificent line-up of 20 vintage Rolls-Royce motor cars provided a memorable spectacle at the Home of Rolls-Royce on Friday 4 September 2020. Continue Reading
Meeting Venues »
Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 Unveils Special ‘New Normal’ Celebration and Meeting Packages
Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 today unveils its special celebration and meeting packages highlighting an array of affordable meetings prices starting from THB 555 net… Continue Reading
OTA News »
Agoda Reveals Taiwan Leads the Pack of Wishlist Destinations Ahead Last Year’s Champion, Bangkok
Taiwan, Thailand, and Japan are the top searched destinations for travel until the year-end according to search data revealed by Agoda.com. Continue Reading
Resort News »
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort officially certified as carbon neutral
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, the chic and sustainable retreat, is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a carbon-neutral hotel,… Continue Reading
Plan The Next Escape With Six Senses
As travel and tourism slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it signals as the gradual beginning to explore adventure opportunities in the near future. Continue Reading
Restaurant Dining »
UNO MAS’s Fabuloso Champagne Sunday Brunch Returns on October 4th and November 1st 2020
Spanish signature dishes, tapas, Iberico ham, premium seafood and unlimited Champagne… what more could you want from your Sunday brunch in Bangkok! Continue Reading
Thailand’s Mango Tree And Coca Restaurants Brands Launch Culinary Retail Spaces
Mango Tree and COCA Restaurants, two Thailand-based franchise success stories that have grown to a total of 71 restaurants across the region, are setting a… Continue Reading
Michelin-starred Gaa Chef Garima Arora Says “So Long Langsuan” at Spice Market Restaurant
The first Indian woman to be awarded a Michelin star and Asia’s Best Female Chef 2019, Garima Arora from one-Michelin-starred Gaa restaurant, is bidding farewell… Continue Reading
Uni Stars at Up & Above Restaurant
In Japan, where the fruits of the sea feature prominently in the national cuisine, sea urchin roe is a particularly prized delicacy. Known as uni,… Continue Reading
Shopping »
Uniqlo U Fall/Winter 2020 Collection Launching September 18
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces the launch of the Uniqlo U Fall/Winter 2020 Collection starting September 18. Designed by Artistic Director Christophe Lemaire and his… Continue Reading
Training »
Technical Skills Promoted by Microsoft AZ-104 Exam and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Certification
Skill development is an essential aspect of career growth. Authenticating such abilities will help you have a clear understanding of the technology you are pursuing. Continue Reading
Technology »
Amadeus and Xandr Join Forces to Optimize Travel Advertising
Amadeus customers will benefit from greater ad reach, while Xandr’s network will have the ability to better contextualize ads for the travel sector. Continue Reading
Razer Kishi Universal Gaming Controller for iPhone Brings Console Quality Control to IOS
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the immediate availability of the Razer Kishi Universal Gaming Controller for iPhone, an iOS version… Continue Reading
Accor and Amadeus announce strategic partnership around business intelligence
Accor signs new global agreement for Amadeus’ Demand360® solution to help hotels drive revenue and improve performance Continue Reading
News from TAT »
Thai Cabinet Approves ‘Special Tourist Visa’ for Long-Staying Visitors
The Thai Cabinet has approved in principle a proposal by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to grant a special tourist visa (STV) for long-staying… Continue Reading
TAT Governor Urges Industry Patience and Solidarity to Overcome The COVID-19 Crisis
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn has appealed to the Thai tourism industry to be patient, united, and confident in weathering the… Continue Reading