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Thailand is stepping up its efforts to attract the highest-spending segment of the international travel market. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is partnering with London-based Private Luxury Events to bring Ultra Thailand 2027 to Bangkok from 20 to 24 June. The event at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River will mark Ultra’s first edition in Southeast Asia.

The invitation-only gathering connects luxury tourism suppliers with a specialised international network whose clients include ultra-high-net-worth individuals. For Thailand, the event is intended both as a business platform for local tourism companies and as an opportunity to present a broader definition of luxury based on wellness, gastronomy, culture and personalised experiences.

Thailand targets the ultra-luxury market

Ultra’s buyer community includes family offices, executive and personal assistants and celebrity agents who organise travel for some of the world’s wealthiest clients. Participants are selected according to the quality and depth of their client portfolios.

“Ultra Thailand 2027 places Thailand into one of the world’s most influential ultra-luxury travel networks,” says TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool.

TAT plans to use the event to showcase what Kiatphaibool describes as “a distinctive expression of Thai luxury built on personalised service, cultural depth and genuine human connection”. The offer ranges from wellness and gastronomy to private journeys, arts, living heritage and locally rooted experiences.

“The event will also create valuable business opportunities for Thai tourism partners while reinforcing Thailand’s position as a high-value and sustainable tourism destination,” she adds.

Bangkok’s wealthy population is growing

The choice of Bangkok comes as the Thai capital gains importance in the international wealth and luxury hospitality markets. According to figures cited by TAT, Bangkok’s ultra-high-net-worth population is projected to increase by more than 50 percent by 2030.

Knight Frank forecasts a 26 percent increase in Thailand’s ultra-high-net-worth population between 2026 and 2031, placing the country among Asia’s emerging wealth markets.

International hotel investment is developing alongside this trend. Recent and forthcoming projects include Aman Nai Lert Bangkok and The Langham’s planned restoration of the historic Custom House on the Chao Phraya River.

Wellness and Thai hospitality shape luxury strategy

TAT is increasingly linking its luxury tourism strategy with wellbeing, personalisation and meaningful travel under its “Healing is the New Luxury” communication approach.

The tourism authority also highlights the concept of nam jai, referring to the Thai tradition of generosity and warm hospitality. Combined with wellness, food, arts and culture, this is intended to distinguish Thailand from destinations where luxury is defined primarily through accommodation and material exclusivity.

“Bangkok is entering an exciting period of growth at the very top end of luxury travel,” says Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events. “The expansion of private wealth, continued investment from leading global hospitality brands and Thailand’s focus on high-value tourism make this an incredibly timely moment for Ultra to come to the destination.”

According to Kuplic, Bangkok currently has “real momentum” within the international luxury travel sector.

More than one million business meetings organised

Private Luxury Events has been organising networking events for the international luxury travel industry for more than a decade. According to the company, it has facilitated more than one million one-to-one meetings at over 200 events in more than 90 countries.

Ultra represents the exclusive end of this portfolio. Previous participants in its international community include AMAN, Orient Express, The Datai, Windows to Japan, Domaine Louise and Tangile Malamala Collection.

With its Southeast Asian debut in 2027, the event will give Thai hotels, destination specialists and other tourism businesses direct access to buyers serving the ultra-high-net-worth travel market while placing Bangkok more prominently on the international luxury tourism calendar.

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