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Bangkok hotels go head to head with new luxe arrivals

New Bangkok hotels open and go head to head with classic rivals - Dusit Thani Bangkok vs the Ritz-Carlton is one to watch

The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok (left) takes on Dusit Thani Bangkok (right) — one a Thai classic reimagined, the other an international muscle luxe brand. Others are reinventing themselves to attract Gen Z guests.

TOP BRANDS

Winners of our 2024 travel poll

Readers pick top brands, hotels, cities, airlines...

PROFILE

Interview with Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale who helms the Raffles and Sofitel Sentosa

Giovanni Viterale: luxury is a feeling

WINTER TREKS

Zanskar's ice river beckons

Why this rugged all-weather valley is at its best in winter

SHOPPING

Kuala Lumpur fun shopping guide by Sharmila Rajah

KL fun shopping guide for women

AIRLINES

Widest business class seats: Qsuite Next Gen sweeps the competition

Frequent flyer perks get squeezed, widest seats in economy, the widest business class seats to Asia, Small Asian airlines open up the region. Plus the A380 vs B787. And the B-737 MAX-8

ESCAPES

Chiang Rai fun stuff for all stripes

Wild frontier Chiang Rai fun guide, Manila list, big Samui resorts review, a grab-bag for Hanoi, a look at Vietnam beach resorts, more Penang spas and Bali resorts review, and an Ice Marathon

TOP CITIES

Hong Kong fun shopping guide

Hong Kong business hotels , a Singapore business hotels review, tips for fun in Macau, Kuala Lumpur shopping guide, the best of Tokyo hotels, and Seoul business hotels. Songdo guide

EDITOR'S RANT

Why hotels want you dancing on their ceiling

Author - Vijay Verghese The emotional takeaway may be the biggest gift a hotel can offer its guests. And this is where many fail in their pursuit of head-turning design at the expense of heartwarming service. Why hospitality is always about people. Have a Happy Christmas!

CHINA / MEETINGS

Sanya fun guide for families

Shanghai business hotels, the top Sanya fun guide and Xian, Shenzhen corporate meetings, family fun in Guilin, the best Beijing business hotels, and Guangzhou Canton Fair

SOUTH ASIA

Goa monsoon romp for romantics

Mumbai business hotels review, hot Gulmarg ski resorts, more on Bangalore business hotels, top tips in our Sri Lanka resorts review, Goa resorts review. A Kathmandu fun guide and Yangon.

ADVENTURE / SPORT

Guide to best Asian golf courses

Phnom Penh, a detailed Mergui islands guide, wickedly good Tioman dives, an insightful Sabah fun guide to jungle adventure plus Himalayan Nepal Treks around the Annapurna Circuit. Plus Bhutan fun guide, a Hokkaido fun guide. And Golf.

SPA ESCAPES

Taiwan spa hideaways

Taiwan spa resorts, and a Taipei fun guide with 22 must-do things. Plus our Taipei business hotels review.

ISLANDS

El Nido guide, resort reviews

Plus our Cebu resorts review for lovers, divers and an exotic Maldives resorts review for all tastes. Palawan resorts review.

Centara Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

Hotel Indigo Bangkok, Wireless Road