Chapman Taylor Associate Director Antonella Acerra to Speak at Hospitality Thailand Conference 2026

Chapman Taylor Associate Director Antonella Acerra to Speak at Hospitality Thailand Conference 2026

Chapman Taylor Associate Director Antonio Aguilar will take part in a panel discussion at the Hospitality Thailand Conference 2026, exploring the growing role of interior design in shaping meaningful and memorable guest experiences.

The session, titled “Narrative Interiors: Translating Brand and Culture into Guest-Centric Spaces”, will examine how thoughtful interior design can communicate brand identity, celebrate local culture and create emotionally engaging hospitality environments that strengthen guest connection and long-term loyalty.

Moderated by Patricia Ho Douven, Founder of White Jacket, the panel will feature Antonio Aguilar alongside Kulthida Songkittpakdee. Together, the speakers will discuss how design storytelling can elevate hospitality destinations and respond to evolving guest expectations across the sector.

The panel will take place as part of the Hotel Revenue Summit Thailand (#HRST) within the wider Hospitality Thailand Conference (#HTC2026), held on 13–14 May 2026 at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn in Bangkok.

Hospitality Thailand Conference is one of the region’s leading industry events, bringing together hospitality, tourism and design professionals to exchange ideas, share innovation and explore emerging trends shaping the future of the sector.

Chapman Taylor continues to deliver hospitality and interior design projects across Asia and internationally, creating experience-led environments that combine strong commercial performance with cultural relevance and high-quality guest experiences.

Antonio Aguilar

Senior Architect, 曼谷

Antonio has more than 13 years of professional experience working internationally in the United States, China, the Middle East and Europe. He is driven by a passion for design, technology and the delivery of large and complex projects.

His work across continents has allowed him to experience different approaches to project delivery according to the varying key factors and challenges in each location. He knows how to navigate the correct processes and understands the planning and organisation required for different project typologies and stages of work.

Antonio has led and developed major projects, both in management and designer roles, across a broad range of sectors – these include hospitality, commercial, residential, and mixed-use, from conceptual design to construction. He also specialises in the development of Smart City frameworks, masterplan feasibility processes and design optimisation.

Areas of Expertise:

Smart Cities / Masterplanning / Hospitality / Resorts / Transportation / Commercial / Residential / Mixed-Use

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