

Thailand Urged to Accelerate Tourism Innovation as Regional Rivals Overtake Visitor Numbers
Thailand faces rising pressure to revamp tourism amid regional competition, urging bold investment to stay ahead of Vietnam and Malaysia.


Kuok Hui Kwong Appointed CEO of Shangri-La Asia Limited Effective 1 August 2025
Shangri-La appoints Kuok Hui Kwong as CEO, uniting leadership roles to strengthen strategic focus and drive long-term value creation.


Tinder Co-Founder Justin Mateen, Tyler Mateen, and Luxury Travel Advisor Garrett Cayton Acquire Historic El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara for $82.2 Million
Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen and partners acquire Santa Barbara’s historic El Encanto Hotel, with plans for a thoughtful renovation.