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• Capella Hotel Group Appoints Christian Westbeld as Regional GM for Southeast Asia

  July 1, 2026

  Capella Hotel Group has appointed Christian Westbeld as Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia, placing him in charge of operations across Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Westbeld will oversee the strategic direction and operational excellence of three key luxury properties: Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud, and Capella Hanoi, reinforcing the brand’s positioning in the ultra-luxury hospitality segment. A…

• Travel Hacks That Actually Make Life Easier: Lessons From My Recent Trip Around Thailand and Southeast Asia

  July 1, 2026

  After spending time travelling around Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia recently, I was reminded that the little things often make the biggest difference. It wasn’t necessarily the flights, hotels or attractions that improved the experience. Instead, it was a handful of practical travel habits and tools that saved time, reduced stress and made…

• Erik Billgren Named General Manager of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

  July 1, 2026

  Minor Hotels appoints experienced luxury hotelier to lead one of Thailand’s premier island resorts. Minor Hotels has appointed Erik Billgren as General Manager of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, reinforcing the group’s leadership team at one of its flagship luxury resorts in southern Thailand. The appointment brings more than two decades of hospitality…

• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens Reservations Ahead of Malaysia Debut

  June 30, 2026

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Waldorf Astoria has officially opened reservations for its first property in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone for Hilton’s luxury portfolio in Southeast Asia. The upcoming Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur introduces the brand’s signature blend of timeless elegance, anticipatory service, and refined luxury to the heart of the Malaysian capital. Located within…

• RateGain and Sojern Report Resilient Summer Travel Demand Amid FIFA World Cup 2026

  June 30, 2026

  RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, has released new summer travel insights through its subsidiary Sojern, revealing a resilient global travel market shaped by shifting consumer behavior, rising airfares, and geopolitical uncertainty. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 underway and roughly one-third of summer…

• Hyatt Place Debuts in Jiaxing with Opening of Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu

  June 30, 2026

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu, marking the Hyatt Place brand’s debut in Jiaxing—one of China’s most historic water towns. The opening strengthens Hyatt’s footprint in the Yangtze River Delta region and adds a new stay option for both business and leisure travelers. Located along the scenic South Lake in Jiaxing’s…

• Minor Hotels Appoints Kanruethai Roongruang as General Manager of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort

  June 29, 2026

  Minor Hotels has appointed Kanruethai Roongruang as General Manager of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. She brings more than 25 years of hospitality leadership experience across Thailand, the Maldives, and international resort operations, with a strong background in wellness, commercial strategy, and luxury hospitality management. Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than…

• Raffles Hotel Le Royal Named Cambodia’s Best City Hotel in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026

  June 29, 2026

  Raffles Cambodia celebrates a standout year as Raffles Hotel Le Royal claims the country’s top city hotel title, while Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor secures second place and both properties earn multiple luxury hospitality honours. Raffles Cambodia has strengthened its position as one of the country’s leading luxury hospitality brands after Raffles Hotel Le Royal was…

• Houston’s neighbourhoods: where to stay, eat and explore in America’s most diverse city

  June 28, 2026

  From world-class museums and rooftop bars to Viet-Cajun dining and luxury shopping, Houston’s neighbourhoods each offer a completely different travel experience. As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston doesn’t have a single defining centre — instead, it’s a patchwork of districts, each with its own identity, rhythm and personality. Here’s where to stay,…

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