Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2022 sets new highest attendance record
The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 has set a new record for the highest attendance ever in its 13-year history. After a two-year absence due to the global 2019 pandemic, the Marina Bay Street Circuit welcomed a sold-out
2nd edition of the Wine Pinnacle Awards to be hosted at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa on 28 Oct-1 Nov 2022
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will present the Wine Pinnacle Awards again in a second edition from 28 October to 1 November 2022. Following its 2019 debut, this year's program is entirely new and has been meticulously curated to distinguish the awards as Southeast
And the winner of Mrs. National Universe 2022 is…
The second edition of Mrs. National Universe took place in Bangkok on 11-14 September 2022 at Amari Watergate Bangkok, after a two-year Covid hiatus. The contestants represented the United States, Japan, Belarus, Philippines, Laos, Kenya, Czech Republic, India, Thailand, Russia, Puerto
SHR Ring Announces Grants for Research Projects in Metaverse, Digital Identity, and NFT
SHR Ring (Thailand) announces the beginning of the application period for grants in practicable research in the areas of metaverse, digital identity, and NFTs. The company welcomes applications related to the topics of the use of digital identity within a
Thailand Welcomes Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Tourists from 1 November 2021
Thailand is welcoming visitors from around the world from 1 November, 2021, via three entry schemes: For fully vaccinated visitors: TEST & GO Exemption from Quarantine. Living in The “Blue Zone” (17 Sandbox Destinations) For partially and unvaccinated visitors: Happy Quarantine 1. Test
Phuket Sandbox Welcomed 14,055 International Arrivals on Its First Month
Launched on 1 July 2021, until 31 July the Phuket Sandbox program received 14,055 foreign tourists, generating THB 829 million in revenue for the local economy. Thus informed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The largest source market was the U.S.
Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao reopened with the launch of “Samui Plus” program
https://vimeo.com/574829494 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced yesterday the launch today of the Samui Plus program, under which Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao can be visited by fully vaccinated international tourists with no quarantine requirements, between July and December
Mothers, This Is Your Chance to Tell Your Story to the World
The "Unchained Mothering" art exhibition, created by artist and photographer Jessica de Vreeze, is an initiative that aims to highlight—through photography and other forms of art—women who decide to take care full-time of their children while putting their professional career
Tourism students build industry linkage with leaders at Skål Bangkok networking event
Assumption University MSME Business School students from the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management networked with tourism industry leaders recently at the monthly Skål Bangkok lunch, held at the Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok. In addition to networking these event management students were
Accor sets ambitious line-up for new hotel openings in 2021
Banyan Tree Doha Accor is kicking off the year with an encouraging development outlook and a full schedule of new hotel openings in Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and around the world. While 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges –
Minor Hotels enters a strategic partnership with Funyard Hotels & Resorts to fuel China expansion
Minor Hotels, a Bangkok-based international hotel owner, operator and investor, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Funyard Hotels & Resorts (Member of Country Garden Core Business Alliance), which will see the expansion of its brands in China. The announcement comes
Chatrium Hospitality signs contract to manage Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Ms Savitri Ramyarupa, managing director of Chatrium Hospitality, has signed a management contract to operate a new Maitria hotel in Bangkok, Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok – A Chatrium Collection, opening on January 15th 2021 after rebranding from U Hotel
Tetra Pak research reveals changing attitudes toward food safety
Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has unveiled findings from its global research study, in partnership with Ipsos, showing that food safety is a major issue for society. COVID-19 is believed to be a “real threat”. At
Tetra Pak celebrates 10 years of the Green Roof Project
Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Green Roof Project for Friends in Need (of "PA") Volunteers Foundation. The celebration event, which was held at Big C Extra Ratchadapisek, included various activities
Your three-ton holiday gift guide
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is bringing the perfect three-ton gift into homes around the globe this holiday season, but no freight shipping cost is required; only a donation. The world-renowned luxury resort and Asia’s premier elephant camp
IHG expands Crowne Plaza brand in Thailand
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a landmark franchise agreement with real estate experts, Siamese Asset to expand its world-renowned Crowne Plaza brand in Bangkok. The new Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 hotel will open in 2025 in a prime city
Thailand’s domestic tourism market falls in love with Khao Lak
While the country’s doors remain firmly shut to international tourists, Thailand’s domestic travel wanderlust has turned Khao Lak into an Instagram hero. In the first two months of this year according to research by consulting group C9 Hotelworks’ new Khao
Tetra Pak launches Phase 5 of the Beverage Carton Recycling Project
Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, announced the launch of Phase 5 of the Beverage Carton Recycling Project (BECARE). Scheduled to run until July 2021, this phase includes expansion of the target area and further involvement of
IHG continues growth in Thailand
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has emphasised that growth remains a key priority in Thailand - and around the world - even if the hotel industry takes some time to fully recover from Covid-19. The global pandemic has
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon wins at the World Travel Awards 2020
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon has been awarded as Myanmar's Leading Business Hotel 2020 and Myanmar's Leading Hotel Suite 2020 at the 27th Annual World Travel Awards 2020. "I send heartfelt gratitude to all of our loyal guests around the globe
Almost 90% of Thais find ‘work-cations’ appealing, Airbnb reveals
As travel begins to see a comeback, Airbnb sees an emerging trend across Asia-Pacific as people take their work from home learnings to enjoy extended work-cations and opt to live anywhere. According to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by Airbnb1 87%
APCOM to stage LGBTQI+ Biz Forum and Hero Awards at Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel
APCOM, one of Asia Pacific’s leading HIV and LGBTI community networks, based in Bangkok, is organising the LGBTQI+ Biz Forum 2020 on 26 and 27 November 2020 at Eternity Ballroom, Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel. This forum is part of
GHM returns to Thailand with The Chedi Aquarius Koh Chang
Aquarius International Development (AQI) embarks on a major expansion across Southeast Asia, as it unveils its first project, Aquarius Residences & Resort, Koh Chang, a collection of luxury pool villas and condominium residences along with a 200-key luxury resort, The
Snap and win holidays with Anantara and Avani Hotels & Resorts
Anantara and Avani Hotels & Resorts have teamed up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to launch the #SanookSnap travel campaign, an Instagram photography competition designed to promote the Kingdom’s stunning locales from the jungles up north, to the bright