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• 1 Hotel Austin Opens as Part of Waterline Development

  September 21, 2026

  1 Hotel Austin has opened in downtown Austin as part of the mixed-use Waterline development, bringing 252 accommodations, three food and beverage venues, a dedicated wellness floor and more than 10,000 square feet of event space to the city. Developed by Lincoln and Kairoi Residential, the hotel sits near Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake,…

• Waldorf Astoria Bangkok Review: King Corner Suite Stay

  September 20, 2026

  I spent two nights in a King Corner Suite, experiencing a spacious, design-led hotel shaped by personalised service, Bangkok views and a varied restaurant and bar offering. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok occupies a prominent position on Ratchadamri Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong district. It is housed within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, occupying the…

• Marry Me at Marriott Returns to Bangkok on October 3, 2026

  September 19, 2026

  Marriott Bonvoy’s “Marry Me at Marriott” wedding and honeymoon fair will return to Bangkok on October 3, 2026, bringing together 32 Marriott properties from across Thailand. The full-day event will take place at the Thai Chitlada Grand Ballroom on the second floor of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. The showcase is designed for couples planning…

• YOTEL to Make Thailand Debut with Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel in October

  September 18, 2026

  YOTEL will make its Thailand debut in October with the opening of YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit, a 250-key hotel within the Cloud 11 development in Bangkok’s South Sukhumvit district. The hotel will welcome its first guests on 15 October 2026. It will become YOTEL’s 24th hotel globally and its fourth property in Asia. It will also…

• Kempinski appoints Noel Attard as Chief Development Officer

  September 18, 2026

  Kempinski Group has appointed Noel Attard as Chief Development Officer, following two decades with the company across operations, finance and corporate roles. Attard most recently served as Chief Transformation Officer, a position he took up in early 2025. In that role, he led Kempinski’s business transformation strategy. He will now oversee the group’s global portfolio…

• Sébastien Pisano: Inside Waldorf Astoria Bangkok’s Approach to Modern Luxury

  September 18, 2026

  Sébastien Pisano, General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, discusses Bangkok’s changing luxury market, personalised service, Chinese travellers, food and beverage, technology and the importance of discovering the city beyond its obvious landmarks. Sébastien Pisano has returned to Bangkok with an international hospitality career that has taken him through different markets, including previous Hilton roles in…

• The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong No. 1, Bangkok Takes Nos. 2 and 3

  September 18, 2026

  Rosewood Hong Kong has retained the No. 1 position in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026, while Bangkok hotels took the next two places in the global ranking. Capella Bangkok ranked No. 2, rising from No. 3 in 2025, while Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River placed No. 3. Capella Bangkok was ranked No.…

• Banyan Group Acquires Majority Stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves

  September 18, 2026

  Banyan Group has acquired a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 hotels, lodges and reserves across seven African countries to its global portfolio. The Cape Town-headquartered hospitality management company will join Banyan Group as a collection brand under a phased ownership structure that is expected to lead to full ownership over time.…

• Alexander Kellermann: Staying Ahead in a Changing Luxury Market

  September 17, 2026

  Alexander Kellermann has a long history with W Bangkok. After spending more than seven years with the hotel, progressing from Director of Rooms to Hotel Manager, he returned as General Manager in 2023. Since then, Kellermann has focused on keeping the established W property relevant in Bangkok’s increasingly competitive luxury-hotel market while preserving the personality…

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