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Hilton opened Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the debut of its lifestyle brand Canopy Hotels in Southeast Asia. The hotel features 174 rooms, is near Asoke BTS and Sukhumvit MRT stations, and incorporates local culture in its design with four dining concepts and city-curated experiences.
Hilton announced the signing of three lifestyle hotels in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and the Maldives, including a Curio Collection in Phuket and two Tapestry Collection properties in Chiang Mai and the Maldives. This supports Hilton's ambition to surpass 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in Asia Pacific and double its portfolio in Southeast Asia.
This week's travel tech news includes: Expedia signs exclusive distribution deal with Allegiant; BCD Travel launches AI analytics platform Tripsource Insights; Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater, and Amadeus partner to modernize airport operations; Grapevine and Jyrney partner for text/voice ride-hailing; Klook renews MOU with Korea Tourism Organization, and more.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Thailand, warning against travel to parts of the Thailand-Malaysia border and within 20km of the Cambodia border due to security risks. It also reminds that carrying cannabis out of Thailand is illegal and to monitor Middle East-related flight disruptions.
Expedia Group research shows 65% of travel professionals expect APAC travel demand to increase in the next 2-3 years, but complexity in payments, content, and technology may hinder growth. The survey covered 1,250 professionals.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Cambodia, noting that escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures and delayed or cancelled flights. Additionally, FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 20km of the land border with Thailand due to border conflict and landmine risk. Travellers are advised to check advice for transit countries, monitor airline updates, review insurance, and follow media.