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WLT Member Meetup

Women Leading Travel will be holding its first member meetup, in Bangkok on May 22.

Hosted by Samantha Marion, Director of Global Partnership at the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management, this Member Meetup is designed to create space for conversation, collaboration and community among women leaders shaping the future of travel.

📍 SEEN Restaurant & Bar Bangkok
🗓 May 22, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM ICT

Editor’s Picks

Curated By

Peden Doma Bhutia

Asia Editor

AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220s in Record $19 Billion Deal

AirAsia did more for the A220 program in one evening than what the aircraft manufacturer may have managed in years.

Charge Foreigners More: Japan to Expand Two-Tiered Pricing at Tourist Sites

Japan is moving slowly but surely toward two-tier pricing, as the Himeji Castle model has shown that what was once a politically fraught idea can now be measured in revenue.

Grab Takes Taxis Across the Singapore-Malaysia Border

“Travel companion” Grab clearly isn’t ready to say goodbye at the border. With its cross-border taxi pilot, Grab is stretching the definition of “last mile” into an international one, keeping travelers in-app the entire way.

Air India to Cut International Flights Due To Rising Costs, CEO Shortlist Narrows

Air India is trimming international flights as fuel costs surge and routes lengthen, all while continuing its search for a new CEO.

India’s Noida Airport Gets a New CEO; Taj Partners With Etihad on Loyalty

India may be one of aviation’s fastest-growing markets, but access comes with tight regulatory strings attached.

#Boycott: The Travel Risk Destinations Now Face

Geopolitics no longer hovers in the background for travel, it shows up directly in booking numbers. It could be a diplomatic freeze, or a conflict nowhere near your destination. Demand vanishes or, almost worse, reroutes overnight to a competitor destination that was ready to catch it.

Hilton: Asia Pacific Still Has Room for More Luxury Hotels – Exclusive

The long-term story in Asia Pacific isn't ultra-luxury. It's the expanding middle class, moving up the travel ladder and willing to pay for it.

Why Hotel Owners in Asia Are Turning to Global Brands to Stay Competitive

Asia’s hotel pipeline is still growing, but an increasing share of that growth is coming from existing properties rather than new builds, as owners tap global brands like Accor for distribution, loyalty, and pricing power.

Ascott Targets the Traveler Next Door After Record Southeast Asia Signings

The next wave of travel demand in Southeast Asia isn't flying in from afar — it's regional, frequent, and closer to home.

Hyatt’s New India Chief Brings an Outsider’s Eye to an Ambitious Growth Story

Hyatt’s unconventional leadership pick points to a bigger shift. Growing in India now takes more than hotel know-how, it requires sharp consumer insight and strong brand discipline.

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