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Designing A Visionary Asia: A Conversation With Renowned Architect Jenchieh Hung
Cam Tu Nguyen, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Asia Awards Organization, Asia Architecture Design Awards, Asia Hospitality Awards, and Asia Tech Awards, speaks with Professor Jenchieh Hung of Thai architectural firm, Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design and research, about Asian identity, architectural innovation, technology, hospitality, and the future of the built environment.
Beyond The Capitals: Asia’s Next Hospitality Destinations
Asia’s hospitality landscape is expanding beyond established capitals, as emerging destinations leverage heritage, nature, culture, connectivity, and distinctive experiences to attract investment and redefine the region’s next generation of travel.
Why Global Luxury Brands Are Betting Bigger on Asia
Asia is becoming luxury hospitality’s next testing ground, as global brands expand beyond established gateways, embrace local identity and experiment with new models of urban, resort and experiential luxury.
The Case for the Quiet Province: What a Small Resort in Nan Says About Where Asian Travel Goes Next
Sataa Resort Nan's achievement is an idea that in an over-touristed region, the most valuable thing a resort can offer is somewhere quiet, and the design discipline to leave it that way.
Can Technology Make Hospitality More Human?
Technology is reshaping Asian hospitality, not by replacing human connection, but by removing friction, enabling smarter personalization and empowering people to focus on the moments that truly matter.
Wellness Is No Longer a Hotel Amenity
Across Asia, wellness is moving from an amenity to an operating philosophy that influences architecture, food, programming, service, technology, and even the length and purpose of a guest’s stay.
What Makes Asian Hospitality Distinctive in a Global Market?
Asian hospitality is not defined by a single service model. Its distinction lies in the ability to turn culture, place, and human connection into a form of hospitality that feels personal rather than programmed.
Registration Opens for the 2027 Asia Hospitality Awards Under the Theme "Visionary Asia"
The Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA) officially opens registration for its 2027 edition, inviting hotels, resorts, restaurants, wellness brands, cruise operators, tourism destinations, and hospitality leaders from across Asia to showcase the achievements redefining the future of hospitality.
The Winners’ Night of 2026 AHA Makes History Inside Dragon Pearl Cave, A 150-Million-Year-Old Natural Wonder
Following three successful editions held at iconic destinations across Asia, including Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, SO/ Bangkok in Thailand, and The Shilla Seoul in South Korea, the Asia Awards Organization (AAO) selected Vietnam as the host destination for its 2026 awards season.
2026 ASIA HOSPITALITY AWARDS: “INFLUENTIAL ASIA” SHOWCASES TRAILBLAZERS LEADING INDUSTRY EVOLUTION
The Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA) officially announces the winners of its 2026 edition, celebrating a new generation of leaders, creators, and innovators redefining hospitality across the region.
2026 AHA Juror - Isabelle Miaja: Crafting Emotion-driven Luxury Hospitality Through Art-led Design
Isabelle Miaja is an internationally acclaimed interior designer whose work sits at the intersection of art, culture, and luxury hospitality. As Founder and Creative Director of Miaja Design Group, established in 1995 in Singapore, she has spent nearly three decades delivering distinctive hospitality design solutions for leading global hotel brands, corporate developments, and high-end residential clients worldwide.
2026 AHA Juror - Kulthida Songkittipakdee: Championing Vernacular Intelligence In Contemporary Architecture
Kulthida Songkittipakdee stands out as one of the most influential architects and educators in Thailand and across Asia. She is recognized for an architectural language that sensitively integrates cultural innovation, environmental intelligence, and contemporary design thinking into sustainable and ecological solutions.