Soho House: Major investment deal falls through, Thailand to introduce a tourism tax and more...

Soho House: Major investment deal falls through
Tuesday, 13th January 2026

Shares in Soho House fell sharply after a key backer in a proposed billion dollar deal to take the members’ club group private failed to deliver a crucial funding commitment, casting doubt over the future of the transaction >>

Thailand to introduce a tourism tax upon arrival
13 Jan 2026 : In the third announcement about the Thai tourism fee this year so far, the new Thai government has reversed course again and is planning to implement a tax on all visitors to Thailand in February 2026 >>

LOUIS VUITTON opens its first ever luxury hotel - Shanghai, China
13 Jan 2026 : The new concept opened is a unique exercise of a highly refined blend between luxury retail & luxury hospitality >>

Radisson revives Bangkok icon with Chateau de Bangkok
13 Jan 2026 : Radisson Hotel Group proudly unveils Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok, a stunning reinvention of one of the city's most storied landmarks >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Do Hotel Loyalty Programs Still Work?
Tuesday, 13th January 2026

In my view, the best demonstration of brand loyalty in hospitality is the share of repeat business.

Travel consumers are buried under an avalanche of options and offers, and if they repeatedly choose your brand over the competing alternatives, obviously your brand has an appeal above and beyond the competition.

This appeal is a result of the perceived value proposition of your brand and the travel consumer’s emotional attachment to your brand >>

Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 13: Measuring AI Visibility and Performance
How hotels can evaluate whether they are findable, intelligible, and competitive in AI-driven travel environments >>

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