An Inch Off the Map: Redefining Luxury Tourism with Daniel Fraser

This is the interview conducted during the 5th Hospitality Thailand Conference #HVC2026. Daniel first arrived in Thailand in 1995, working on consulting and teaching projects at the Royal Chitralada Palace. A born host with insatiable curiosity, Daniel naturally gravitated toward travel and hospitality. In 2000, he co-founded Smiling Albino to share his passion for exploring Southeast Asia in ways that reveal its hidden richness. #HTC2026 by Hospitality Asia successfully took place on May 13–14, 2026, at Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, Bangkok, bringing together leading voices and forward-thinking innovators from across Thailand's hospitality industry. Over two dynamic days, the conference explored the key forces shaping Thailand's hospitality landscape through three dedicated summits: Hotel Design Summit, Hotel Revenue Summit, and Travel Byte Summit. From design innovation to commercial strategy and travel trends, each session delivered valuable insights and meaningful discussions. More than just a conference, #HTC2026 served as a platform for connection, collaboration, and industry advancement—uniting stakeholders to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and drive the next phase of growth for Thailand’s hospitality sector. Here are our upcoming events in 2027: 10th Hospitality Indonesia Conference #HIC2027, January 27-28, 2027 in Le Meridien Jakarta 6th Hospitality Thailand Conference #HTC2027, March 23-24, 2027 in Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, Bangkok 10th Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC2027, May 12, 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City 2nd Hospitality South Korea Conference #HSKC2027, June 3rd, 2027 in Seoul, South Korea 7th Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC2027, June 23rd, 2027, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 10th Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC2027, September 8-9, 2027 in Manila, Philippines 6th Hospitality Japan Conference #HJC2027, October 6-7, 2027 in Tokyo, Japan To learn more about the upcoming #HospitalityAsia events, check out the website, www.hospitality-asia.com. For the most updated updates, check out our LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/hospitalityasiaeventseries/.