YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit is taking bookings for stays from 15 October 2026 and will be the first hotel to open in the new Cloud 11 development, providing seamless, fully connected stays and a great night's sleep in South Sukhumvit.
BANGKOK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design-led, tech-enabled hotels, will make its debut in Thailand with the opening of YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit on 15 October 2026. The cutting-edge 250-key property is located within the impressive Cloud 11 development, which is a brand new creative landmark in Bangkok's South Sukhumvit district, in the south-east of the city.
YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit is the brand's 24th hotel globally, its fourth property in Asia and the first YOTEL in Asia to be part of Select by Hilton. It bears the brand's distinctive signature features, from self-service stations enabling guests to check-in in under a minute, to YOTEL's calm, smart rooms, purposefully designed to encourage quality sleep, including the reclining SmartBed™.
Located in Bangkok's South Sukhumvit district, which is emerging as a haven for the city's creatives, YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit is the first hotel to open in Cloud 11. More than a mixed-use development, Cloud 11 opened in July 2026 and is a first-of-its-kind destination incorporating professional content production and music recording studios, galleries, event venues, cinema, wellness, offices, retail and year-round programming designed to inspire creativity, facilitate collaboration and generate new business opportunities.
At the heart of Cloud 11, YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit provides a calm, connected place to rest and recharge, whether guests are staying to explore Cloud 11, travelling on business, or visiting the city as a tourist.
Rooms have views of the rooftop park at the centre of Cloud 11, or towards Bang Krachao, dubbed Bangkok's 'green lung' with higher floors also revealing the city's skyline. There are twin and interconnecting options, and larger First Class King rooms with a sofa or sofa bed, ideal for groups of friends and families. All rooms have super-fast WiFi, SmartTVs to connect devices, wireless charging and mini coolers. Mood lighting, reclining SmartBeds™, monsoon showers and bathroom amenities by Urban Jungle ensure guests feel relaxed and rested. For anything else, the hotel's guest service robots can deliver bottled water, fresh towels and other amenities to the room, while reception is open 24-7 for local recommendations.
Facilities include YOTEL Swim Club, comprising a stylish outdoor pool and pool bar, and a high-spec gym. Komyuniti brings together all-day dining and co-working in one lively social hub. Grab + Go sells drinks and snacks 24-7 for guests on the move.
Opening in November 2026, Fatty's will be the hotel's destination rooftop bar and restaurant, giving hotel guests and Bangkok locals a new sky-high spot to eat, drink and unwind. Located on the 23rd floor, it will offer bird's-eye views of Cloud 11 and a spectacular panorama of Bangkok. Further details will be revealed ahead of its opening.
The hotel is connected to Bangkok's BTS Skytrain network via a 300-metre skywalk, putting the entire city within reach. Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is 2.3km away, and there are direct links to the city's two international airports.
"Bangkok is not only one of the world's most iconic tourist cities; it is also a vibrant business hub that is attracting entrepreneurs and digital nomads from around the globe. Cloud 11 is at the heart of Thailand's growing creative economy and a new investment landmark for the entire country. This makes it the perfect location for the city's first YOTEL. Our brand has always been about challenging traditional hospitality with intelligently designed spaces, smart experiences and rooms engineered to deliver the best sleep. YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit not only gives us the opportunity to introduce our brand to a new destination, but also to become part of a community that is helping to shape its future," said Phil Andreopoulos, CEO of YOTEL.
"YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit will be a real game-changer for Thailand's hotel sector. Our unique location within Cloud 11, combined with fast connectivity, 24-7 services and sleek design, will intuitively meet the needs of today's travellers who crave complete convenience. My team and I are excited to welcome guests to Bangkok from 15th October," added Mike Smith, General Manager, YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Founded in London in 2007, YOTEL signed an exclusive agreement with Hilton in March 2026, becoming the first brand in the newly established Select by Hilton. The collaboration means that YOTEL retains its independence and brand management while participating properties will connect to the award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program and enjoy the benefits of Hilton's superior distribution and technology platforms.
Hilton Honors members will be able to earn and redeem Hilton Honors Points and enjoy benefits based on their membership tier when they stay at YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit. Members can also earn Bonus Points on eligible meetings and events held at YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit through the Hilton Honors Event Planner program.
The opening of YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit represents the next phase of growth for YOTEL with the target of tripling its portfolio in the coming years. It joins the region's popular hotels in Tokyo, Singapore Orchard Road and Singapore Changi Airport, with YOTEL Kuala Lumpur slated to open by early 2027.
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YOTEL TO MAKE THAILAND DEBUT IN CLOUD 11 - BANGKOK'S NEWEST CREATIVE LANDMARK
Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo), join GenZero on the Steering Committee, while Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust join the growing industry alliance to support credible demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates in Asia.
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Fuel Forward (GFF), launched by GenZero and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2025 to scale demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today announced an expanded partnership structure and new members as it enters its next phase of market activation.
Announced during Green Markets Day at New York Climate Week, the expansion marks GFF's shift from building market awareness and procurement readiness to facilitating greater corporate action and participation in SAF and SAF certificates (SAFc) transactions across Asia.
GFF welcomed the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) to its Steering Committee (SteerCo), alongside founding SteerCo member GenZero. The expanded SteerCo combines investment, demand-aggregation, procurement and market-development expertise as GFF works to translate growing corporate interest in SAF into credible and scalable demand.
Building this demand is particularly important for aviation decarbonisation in Asia, where much of the sector's future growth is expected. SAF supply remains constrained by its premium over conventional jet fuel and production capacity that is still developing. Stronger and clearer demand signals can encourage investment in new supply and help lower the cost of SAF adoption.
SAFc can provide these demand signals at scale by enabling companies to support the use of SAF and claim the associated emission reductions towards their climate targets, even where direct access to physical SAF is limited or impossible. To support the development of a robust SAFc market in Asia-Pacific, GFF will work with industry, policymakers and standards bodies to establish a trusted framework for corporate engagement.
Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer, GenZero, said: "Given the growth of aviation in the Asia-Pacific, the region has a critical role in decarbonising aviation globally. There is tremendous potential to develop technologies in SAF, source feedstock, build production capacity and drive adoption. Corporate ambition to address air travel emissions can direct financing into scaling SAF adoption through the purchase of SAF certificates. Green Fuel Forward aggregates corporate participation into credible, collective demand large enough to meaningfully support production growth across the region. The expertise that GMA and SAFCo bring in demand aggregation, procurement, and market development strengthens Green Fuel Forward's broad membership base to translate corporate readiness into concerted market action."
Kim Carnahan, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Green Market Activation, said: "We know that book and claim and demand aggregation can drive new investment and grow the supply of high-integrity SAF. We are thrilled to be joining the Green Fuel Forward SteerCo to bring this model to Asia, ensure it complements existing global initiatives like the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance, and steer it toward real-world contracting that scales SAF uptake in one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world."
Seow Hui Tan, Chief Executive Officer, SAFCo, said: "As Asia-Pacific's aviation sector continues to grow, the region has a unique opportunity to lead the next phase of sustainable aviation growth. Singapore's early leadership in advancing SAF policy demonstrates how practical regulations, trusted governance, and market-based mechanisms can accelerate SAF adoption while maintaining environmental integrity. Beyond supporting Singapore's national SAF ambitions, SAFCo's expertise, processes, systems, and market infrastructure being developed through the SAF policy can help lay the foundations for a credible and scalable voluntary SAF and SAF certificate market across Asia-Pacific. Through Green Fuel Forward, we look forward to working with partners to strengthen corporate participation, build market confidence, and accelerate the development of a trusted regional SAF ecosystem."
With added institutional expertise and a broader corporate buyer base, GFF is better positioned to help companies move from learning about SAFc to evaluating and participating in procurement opportunities. By aggregating demand and strengthening connections among buyers, market intermediaries and suppliers, GFF aims to create a stronger commercial foundation for SAF growth in Asia.
As GFF moves from capacity-building towards supporting more pragmatic action, WEF will hand over the secretariat function of the initiative to the SteerCo. WEF played an important role in the initiative's formative year, helping to shape the platform, convene stakeholders, build momentum, and strengthen the understanding of the SAF market.
Pedro Gomez, Head, Industry Agenda, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, said: "With GenZero and dozens of private sector companies, we launched Green Fuel Forward to spark interest in SAF in the Asia-Pacific region. One and a half years later, this collective effort has shown that the local SAF market is maturing fast, and more corporates are planning to take pragmatic action and invest in the sector. The World Economic Forum looks forward to seeing this momentum transform into credible demand as GenZero and the new SteerCo take over the strategic leadership of the campaign, bringing experience from transactions that can really scale the impact of Green Fuel Forward in the coming years."
New members broaden the alliance
Alongside the expanded SteerCo, GFF has recently welcomed Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust as new members, broadening the group of companies seeking to accelerate the shift towards lower-carbon aviation. Temasek Trust also joins as a catalytic contributor, providing funding to offset procurement costs and help SAF adoption. GFF's total membership now stands at 48.
GFF's members span three key groups: companies with significant business-travel footprints; companies with substantial logistics and air-cargo operations; and international corporations looking to decarbonise their value chains in Asia.
Corporate interest in SAF is growing, but buyers continue to face practical barriers to procurement. Questions remain around how SAF certificate purchases can be reported under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, while buyers may also have limited visibility of credible regional supply and lack dedicated in-house procurement capabilities.
Through GFF, participating companies can better understand the SAF market, explore credible procurement pathways, and stay updated on accounting and reporting for SAFc. Catalytic funding, including cost offsets and co-matching for select first-time buyers, can also help lower cost barriers and support early participation.
Sam Israelit, Chief Sustainability Officer, Bain & Company, said: "Business travel is the largest share of Bain's carbon footprint, and sustainable aviation fuel is central to our science-based path to net zero. Having been among the first corporate buyers of SAF certificates through the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance and the First Movers Coalition, joining Green Fuel Forward is a natural next step: it brings that commitment to Asia-Pacific, where aviation's growth - and the opportunity to decarbonise it - is greatest. We look forward to helping build the credible, aggregated demand that will catalyse new SAF supply across the region."
Ryan Tan, Head, Planet Collaborative, Temasek Trust, said: "Aviation is a carbon-intensive sector that is an integral part of the carbon footprint of many companies, such as through business travel and value chains. This makes SAF certificates an important entry point for collective action. Through Green Fuel Forward, Temasek Trust is participating as both a member and catalytic funder to lower barriers for other companies and facilitate demand for SAF. This reflects our commitment to catalysing practical, scalable solutions for tangible climate impact."
About Green Fuel Forward
Founded by GenZero and the World Economic Forum in 2025, Green Fuel Forward (GFF) is an initiative designed to scale corporate demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region. While continuing to build capacity and increase awareness of SAF certificates, in its second year, GFF will explore more structured procurement of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), enabling corporate buyers to participate in SAF markets and address their aviation-related Scope 3 emissions. The initiative complements ongoing work by international standards bodies to advance the use of book-and-claim mechanisms, while contributing to global aviation decarbonisation. Through demand aggregation, capacity building and policy engagement, GFF aims to provide clear demand signals required to lower barriers to SAF adoption, strengthen market confidence and ultimately, catalyse new investments into SAF production across Asia-Pacific.
For more information, visit https://genzero.co/initiatives/green-fuel-forward.
About GenZero
GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. Founded by Temasek, it seeks to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in opportunities with the potential to be nurtured into impactful and scalable solutions.
Driven by a common purpose to decarbonise for future generations, GenZero recognises the need for a holistic and integrated approach to achieve a net zero world. It adopts a flexible investment approach across three focus areas to drive climate impact: (i) nature-based solutions that help protect and restore natural ecosystems while benefiting local communities and biodiversity; (ii) technology-based solutions that deliver deep decarbonisation impact; and (iii) climate ecosystem enablers that support the scaling of carbon markets and enable broader industry decarbonisation.
For more information on GenZero, visit www.genzero.co.
About the Center for Green Market Activation
The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit working to catalyze markets for low- and zero-carbon goods and services in hard-to-abate sectors. GMA develops and deploys demand aggregation, collective procurement and book-and-claim approaches that enable companies to send stronger demand signals for emerging climate solutions. GMA manages buyers alliances across aviation, maritime shipping, heavy duty trucking, cement and concrete, chemicals, agriculture and other sectors, including serving as the Secretariat for the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA).
About Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company Ltd (SAFCo)
Established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, SAFCo builds a transparent, integrated SAF demand market connecting airlines, corporate buyers, fuel producers, registry providers, carbon market platforms and aviation fuel chain stakeholders in Singapore. Its mission is to enable a scalable, credible and efficient SAF ecosystem that supports the decarbonisation of Singapore's air hub and catalyses regional SAF adoption. For more information, visit https://safco.com.sg.
About Temasek Trust
Temasek Trust is the philanthropic arm of Temasek Holdings, with community stewardship goals of protecting the planet, uplifting communities, connecting people, and advancing capabilities. By forging new pathways in philanthropy and impact investing with like-minded partners, Temasek Trust advances catalytic philanthropy as a force for good. Through the Temasek Trust Collective, an ecosystem of organisations united by a shared purpose of building better for every generation, Temasek Trust builds capacity, convenes partnerships, mobilises capital, and catalyses solutions innovation to drive positive impact. For more information, visit www.temasektrust.org.sg. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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GREEN FUEL FORWARD EXPANDS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL ADOPTION IN ASIA
