Stelliers on Tour: Looking Ahead in Bangkok!

For Thailand, the past year unfolded with the pace and intensity of a prime-time series – moments of momentum followed by unexpected plot twists. From global spotlights and shifting geopolitics to tourism uncertainty and natural disruptions, it was a year that tested resilience across the hospitality industry.

Behind the headlines, it was the people who carried the weight of it all. Leaders adjusted course in real time, teams stayed focused under pressure, and hotels continued to operate in an environment where stability could never be taken for granted.

It was in this context that Stephane de Montgros, Co-Founder of Stelliers, and Simon Hansson Yu, spent time in Bangkok, meeting hoteliers and listening closely to those navigating the realities of the market.

What came through clearly wasn’t naïve optimism, but something far more grounded: perspective. After a demanding year, there is a sense of cautious confidence around 2026 – shaped by experience, adaptability, and a renewed focus on what truly matters: people.

(L-R) Piangduan Kloyarun, Vice President – Sales and Marketing Communications, and, Nittaya Ponglertvorakarn, Director of Rooms and Stelliers Asia 2025 Housekeeping Hotelier of the Year, at lebua Hotels and Resorts.

Wutthinan Jullao, Executive Butler, Dario Pithard, General Manager, and Michael Donato, Hotel Manager, at The St. Regis Bangkok

Sean Mosher, General Manager at Four Seasons Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai; Lubosh Barta, Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River; Christina Purba, Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River; Jasjit Assi, General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.

Jérôme Lobier, General Manager at Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit

Stefano Ruzza, Managing Director, and Lalida Hirunteerapol, Director of Marketing & Communications at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Masahisa Oba, Managing Director, and Caroline Shen, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Peninsula Bangkok

Neil Hammer, General Manager at The Okura Prestige Bangkok

Sandra Watermann, Managing Director at Rosewood Bangkok

Vincent Van Mechelen, Senior Director of Operations for Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar at Marriott International

Donna Campbell, Managing Director of Campbell PR

Ross Cooper, General Manager at Andaz One Bangkok

Anusit Wisetkan, Director of Catering, Dominique Bugnand, Executive Chef, and Phimnaphas Akharakasempongsa, Assistant Director of Conference and Events, at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Sascha Lenz, General Manager at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

Aditya Shamsher Malla, Multi-Property General Manager at Marriott International

Nicholas Smith, Vice President of Operations Asia at Minor Hotels

Patrick Both, General Manager at Kimpton Maa-lai Bangkok Hotel and Director of Operations Luxury and Lifestyle Thailand

Richard Deutl, General Manager at The Sukhothai Bangkok

At Stelliers, we’re convinced that with the calibre of hoteliers driving Thailand forward, there is every reason for the year ahead to be a strong one. We look forward to returning to Bangkok and celebrating the people behind hospitality, together.

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