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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.
  • Property NewsMind the gap: Gender equality event returns to tackle key issues faced by women in the workplace | Thaiger
    Bill BarnettMonday, June 24, 2024
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    Mind the gap: Gender equality event returns to tackle key issues faced by women in the workplace

    Phuket Hotels Association, the non-profit organisation of hoteliers focused on creating a positive future for Phuket, and C9 Hotelworks, the award-winning hospitality consultancy, will continue to drive the agenda for equality, diversity and inclusivity in the hospitality industry as it hosts the second annual edition of Mind the Gap: Women & Diversity in Hospitality, an important and empowering conference that…

  • Koh Samui TravelKoh Samui’s tourism renaissance: An island reawakens | Thaiger
    Bill BarnettFriday, June 14, 2024
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    Koh Samui’s tourism renaissance: An island reawakens

    Koh Samui, Thailand’s renowned resort island, is experiencing a remarkable revival in tourism. The island has witnessed a 69% year-on-year increase in visitor numbers during the first four months of 2024, driven by an influx of domestic tourists, the opening of new international markets, and improved air connectivity. In 2023, Samui hosted 3,541,821 visitors, a balanced mix of domestic and…

  • Property NewsPhuket’s real estate world’s collide as off-plan sales flatten in wake of growing resales | Thaiger
    Bill BarnettThursday, June 6, 2024
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    Phuket’s real estate world’s collide as off-plan sales flatten in wake of growing resales

    Phuket’s massive influx of new real estate development is witnessing rising competition from the secondary marketplace. The collision between off-plan property sales and resales is inevitable given the sheer number of units being completed and a growing critical mass of older properties. Comparing primary and re-sale transactions on the island from the first four months of the year compared to…

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