IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially launched its Garner by IHG brand in Southeast Asia with the opening of the 153-room Garner Hotel Pattaya Central in Thailand. The brand focuses on delivering quality, affordable and "easy going stays" in central locations. Situated in the heart of Pattaya, the hotel is a two-hour drive from Bangkok and is steps away from Pattaya Beach and major shopping malls like Terminal21.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that Thai developer Sansiri Public Company Limited has completed a successful large-scale deployment of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI). The project is Thailand's first extensive use of Gen AI in the real estate sector. AWS reports that the cloud-based solutions have delivered measurable results for Sansiri, accelerating customer response times by 30 per cent and improving satisfaction scores by 25 per cent.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke, its first standalone branded residences project in Bangkok. Scheduled for completion in 2029, the development will feature 88 luxury units and is a joint venture with CG Capital, marking a significant step in IHG’s expansion into the standalone branded residential market.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its Garner brand in Southeast Asia with the upcoming opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central, expanding its midscale footprint in Thailand.
Koko Global Hospitality is taking a positive view of Thailand’s current tourism slowdown, and using this period to sharpen its operations and shift attention toward the domestic travel market. CEO Rei Matsuda spoke about the shifting trends and what it means for the hospitality group. Looking ahead, KGH’s current approach positions it well to handle the ongoing uncertainty in global travel.
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