

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.


Wellness is the New Luxury
In Asia-Pacific luxury travel, wellness is now the main event—where personalized healing meets five-star comfort and purpose.