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Designing Hospitality For Asia's Next Generation Of Travellers
Asia’s next generation is travelling differently - seeking places that feel personal, connected and purposeful. Hospitality must now move beyond accommodation to design experiences that reflect how tomorrow’s travellers live.
On A Ground of Firsts, A Coliving House Bets On Local Artists
Named Asia's Finest Serviced Apartment at the 2026 Asia Hospitality Awards, lyf Farrer Park Singapore competes not on space or price but on place - commissioning local art and wiring guests into one of Singapore's oldest cultural grounds. The result reframes what a long stay is worth.
Beyond Warmth: Maria Manlulu-Garcia And The Evolution Of Philippine Hospitality
Maria Manlulu-Garcia’s leadership at Accor Philippines demonstrates how Filipino hospitality can extend beyond warmth through thoughtful personalization, operational discipline, distinctive brand experiences, destination collaboration, and stronger opportunities for the next generation of hospitality professionals.
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.