Luxury Travel’s Next “Wow” Moment in Southeast Asia

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Financial Times Webinar to Explore the Future of Luxury Travel in Southeast Asia

Luxury Travel in Southeast Asia: Delivering the “Wow” Moment will take center stage in an upcoming complimentary webinar hosted by the Financial Times on 17 June 2026, bringing together leading voices from the luxury hospitality, retail, and lifestyle sectors to discuss the evolving expectations of affluent travelers across the region.

Scheduled to take place online from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM BST, the webinar will be moderated by Kati Chitrakorn, Luxury Consultant at the Financial Times, and will examine how Southeast Asia is reinventing itself for the experience economy, where memorable and personalized experiences increasingly define luxury travel.

The discussion will focus on several key trends shaping the market, including the rise of experiential luxury among Millennials and Generation Z travelers, Southeast Asia’s growing status as a luxury lifestyle destination, and the ways luxury brands are adapting to changing consumer preferences and expectations.

Featured speakers include Linda Petrie, Founder and Managing Director of Petrie PR; Nick Bradstreet, Vice Chairman of Savills APAC Retail; and Sherona Shng, Regional Vice President – Operations, Asia and Managing Director, Hong Kong, for The Langham. Together, they will share insights into the opportunities and challenges facing luxury brands and hospitality operators in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.

The webinar also serves as a prelude to the Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition, which will return on 19–20 October 2026 at Capella Bangkok, Thailand. The summit will bring together industry leaders, investors, luxury brands, hospitality executives, and innovators to explore emerging trends, business opportunities, and the future direction of the luxury sector across Asia.

As luxury travelers increasingly seek authentic, transformative, and highly personalized experiences, Southeast Asia continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for high-end travel, wellness, culture, and lifestyle offerings. The upcoming webinar will provide valuable insights into how destinations, hospitality brands, and luxury businesses can create the memorable “wow” moments that define the next generation of luxury travel.

Registration for the webinar is complimentary and open to industry professionals, travel executives, luxury brands, and hospitality stakeholders interested in understanding the future of luxury travel in the region.

Luxury travel in South East Asia: delivering the “wow” moment
Reinventing the region for the experience economy
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