Graeme Kay is a British mathematician and writer who has been based in Bangkok for over fifteen years. He has also worked in Japan, Serbia and Poland and enjoys traveling extensively.
The most common problems were poor language skills from room service staff One thing that many of us have been doing for a while now is daydream about the good old days when
Biophilic Design is a design strategy that produces healthier and more positive environments through the integration of nature and natural materials. Covid-19 was not a Black Swan event, it was more of a
“The current climate is obviously not ideal" Right now might not seem the ideal time for the launch of a new Bangkok hotel, but Nicholas Clayton, Capella Hotel Group CEO, remains cheerfully undeterred.
James Yong Joo Kim has recently been named President of Siamese & Kew Green Management Company based in Bangkok, bringing a vast wealth of experience to the position thanks to more than 30
The short-term impact of Covid-19 is already apparent, especially in Thailand where the virus has seemingly been brought under control, albeit at the cost of international tourism. The lockdown is over for now,
The current situation described by Brian Chesky is one in which Airbnb will thrive. Airbnb co-founder and CEO, Brian Chesky, made headlines this week when he stated that “travel will never, ever go
Conferences are largely on hold right now. We couldn’t travel if we wanted to, and a few days of mingling in close confinement breaks far too many of the current rules governing
Watch the Full Interview Here on YoutubeEveryone has been affected one way or another by the COVID-19 crisis, and everyone has their own personal story to tell. To understand the bigger picture, however,
Anecdotal evidence suggests that a lot of people are now finding out the hard way that when you book flights and hotels through an OTA, handing over your money is a whole lot
The latest Business Update issued by Marriott on April 13th offered fascinating worldwide data concerning its hotels’ performance during the first quarter of 2020, as well as details of the measures the company
In the context of Covid-19, China is important because China was first to face the virus, first to get the situation somewhat under control, and may be first to show the world what
This pandemic has thrown up challenges we’ve never seen before. Thailand has endured flooding, political protests, natural disasters, economic crises, pollution, disease, and more, and has always taken pride in its resilience.
Minor Hotels, whose global brands include Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, Elewana Collection, and NH Hotel Group, is reacting to the unfolding coronavirus pandemic in destinations all over the world. In Thailand, hotels in
In the light of concern over Covid-19, ITB Berlin has been cancelled, and closer to home, SEAHIS in Bangkok has been postponed until September. In the sphere of employment, I take the view
