South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit Commences Successfully

The summit gathers essential insights and forecasts for the regional hospitality sector.

South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit

This year’s South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) opened at the Dusit Thani Bangkok today, June 23. Organized by the industry association Hoftel, the event brought together key players in the regional hospitality sector, featuring more than 110 speakers.

Discussions revolved around how the sector has coped following the pandemic, along with various forecasts, considering recent geopolitical events.

In his remarks, Simon Allison, chair of Hoftel, stated, “We see strong regional growth tinged with geopolitical instability and uncertainty, reflecting the immediate impact of tariffs and longer-term fears about international conflict.” He noted a shift from standard management contracts to franchise agreements in the hospitality sector.

Asia is also increasingly adopting third-party operators (TPOs) and technological advances like artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitality sales and marketing. Allison emphasized: “Our sector never stops developing.”

The summit witnessed attendance from professionals across neighboring Southeast Asian nations, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Upcoming Events

Furthermore, this year’s SEAHIS introduced Hoftel’s latest event: the inaugural Japan and North East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (JHIS), scheduled for November 17-18 this year, hosted by SC Capital. Allison stated, “Anyone with interest in investing in Japan or, indeed, South Korea and Taiwan, will find JHIS worth the wait.”