About

Why Hotels-Asia

Hotels-Asia is my humble website. It’s not a business enterprise. It’s a serious hobby of mine. It’s free to anyone who wants to read me, and the industry experts I invite to write, who also contribute articles to it for free.

Who Writes Hotels-Asia

I’m Raini Hamdi and I have covered the hotel and travel business in Asia an awful lot. I’ve written several thousand articles about the industry and picked up a few awards for it. Published two hospitality books. Formed some of the most long-lasting friendships of my life.

I write original stories and curate content for Hotels-Asia in whatever free time I have. Joining me are contributors and experts on aviation, sustainability, data, travel technology and other relevant fields who not only know their swim lanes by heart but are also blessed with the ability to write succinctly.

How It Works

I hear you about there being too much information and that what you want are original stories on a fast-evolving, resilient industry. This is what my contributors and I strive to do. Hotels-Asia isn’t a daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Its aim is quality over frequency, craftsmanship over expediency.

Thank you for reading us.

What Readers Say

Raini – Please continue the important and straightforward journalism that so many of us are thirsty for.
– Neal Bermas, founder & chairperson, STREETS International, Vietnam, a non-profit that prepares at-risk young people for careers in Vietnam’s booming culinary and hospitality industries

Always appreciate Raini’s views. One of the most respected travel journalists to come out of Asia.
– Hiran Cooray, chairman, Jetwing Hotels, Sri Lanka

Thanks Raini, insightful stuff as always and great to have your voice for the industry!
– Alan Watts, president – Asia/Pacific, Hilton, Singapore

Thanks Raini for your high quality independent journalism.
– Randy Durband, CEO, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, South Korea

Your writing has this unique blend of wit and sharpness that send people to ponder further. Quite amazing that someone so seasoned and established remains humble and indigenous after all these years .. please continue to stay the way you are.
– Lo Li Wen, former regional director Asia-Pacific, Blacklane, Singapore