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 travelling extensively. He studied Tra
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
I tend to travel quite frequently, as often as work allows, and sometimes with work as the objective. Sometimes I stay in large and respectable hotels, and sometimes I make ‘other’ arrangements. Some
When I first came to Thailand more than 20 years ago, it seemed that very few Thais traveled abroad. If they did, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and nothing like the current situation
Do you get the feeling of déjà vu when you’re skimming through articles on the hotel industry? That feeling that you’ve seen the same topics discussed ad nauseam? Well you’re
One question we often ask hoteliers here at Hotelintel.co is how they personally define luxury, and the answers almost inevitably involve people. We hear a lot about perfectly trained staff with a
New Zealand’s tourism slogan – 100% Pure New Zealand – sums up its appeal quite accurately. The country is a pristine natural paradise that draws visitors in increasing numbers to enjoy spectacular scenery and
Destination branding and marketing is a key activity for tourist departments worldwide – and one country which might have a brand image truly nailed down in a way others can only envy is the
This sounds like an exam question, so what do you think? Does state ownership lead to superior performance? Does the government know best when it comes to meeting customer needs? How has state
Until this week, the principal claim to fame of the Sultan of Brunei was his enormous personal wealth. Since April 3rd he’s become better known as the man who not only thinks
My son spotted an advert for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. “What’s an ice-cream company doing running hotels?” he asked. “They’re probably really expensive because the ice-cream’s way overpriced.” Drawing the
