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Key Takeaways From the 2019 South East Asia Hotel Investor’s Summit (SEAHIS)
Paola Orneli Bock | May 31, 2019
By Paola Orneli Bock, Han Sol Park, Ruj Masan May 31, 2019 -- HVS proudly sponsored the third edition of the South East Asia Hotel Investors' Summit that was held May 16-17 at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok. This year's event saw over 200 delegates interacting with hospitality industry leaders on a number of key issues, such as the role of the sharing economy, franchising, demand and supply outlook for 2019, and new distribution channels disrupting the industry. HOFTEL and HVS also presented the intermediary results of the first OTA survey in an effort to shed some light on the actual costs of distribution. Below are some key takea...
HVS Market Pulse: Bangkok, Thailand
Pawinee Chaisiriroj | August 15, 2018
By Pawinee Chaisiriroj and Paola Orneli Bock Bangkok, located in the central region of Thailand, is the county's political and commercial centre and has been the official capital city since 1782. Bangkok is also the main gateway city to Thailand and serves as an aviation hub for the region. The city attracts international and regional markets through a combination of cultural charm and modern shopping centres, appealing to a wide range of travellers. The following article gives a brief overview of Bangkok, its different sub-markets, its tourism industry, and the recent dynamics of the local lodging market. Bangkok Overview Bangkok compr...
