Hotels

Agoda Strengthens Bangkok as a Tech Hub

BANGKOK, Thailand — Agoda’s largest office worldwide has become a showcase for Thailand’s ambition to attract sophisticated technology work. With …

Thailand’s Tax Plan Raises Tourism Concerns

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s proposed 1,000-baht tax on international air departures has drawn opposition from hotel operators, exposing a tension …

Trivago Expands AI in Hotel Search and Work

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Trivago is making a calculated bet that artificial intelligence will reshape hotel search without eliminating the traveler’s …

Bangkok Convenience, Bangkok Compromise

BANGKOK, Thailand – In early 2026, the travel journalists of ASEAN TODAY returned once again to Thailand, still the most …

Asia’s Cold Shoulder: When Hospitality Turns Arctic

BANGKOK/MANILA – Step into the lobby of many large hotels in Southeast Asia and the sensation is immediate: a sharp, …