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Bill Barnett

Bill Barnett has over 30 years of experience in the Asian hospitality and property markets. He is considered to be a leading authority on real estate trends across Asia, and has sat at almost every seat around the hospitality and real estate table. Bill promotes industry insight through regular conference speaking engagements and is continually gathering market intelligence. Over the past few years he has released four books on Asian property topics.

Lifestyle

Bill Barnett4 days ago
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From fashion to private jets: New luxury ecosystem shapes Thailand’s high-end travel landscape

Luxury in Thailand is evolving beyond traditional markers of wealth such as hotels, shopping and real estate, as lifestyle brands, mobility and curated experiences increasingly shape how high-net-worth travellers engage with the destination. Rather than focusing solely on luxury goods or property ownership, affluent consumers are prioritising lifestyle, identity and personal experiences. This shift is bringing together industries that have…
Events

Bill Barnett2 weeks ago
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Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 to unite industry leaders for a forward-looking dialogue on the future of travel

Indonesia’s tourism and hospitality sector will gain a new national industry platform with the launch of Indonesia Tourism Xchange 2026 (ITX 2026), a focused forum bringing together hotel owners, operators, investors, and senior decision-makers from across the archipelago to examine the forces shaping the country’s tourism economy at a time of renewed growth and increasing complexity. Taking place on May…