{"id":69348,"date":"2025-04-14T01:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T01:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/kawaakari-at-the-orchards-an-artists-retreat-in-niseko-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T07:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:50:28","slug":"leading-with-heart-and-sustainability-k-anchalika-kijkanakorn-of-akaryn-hotel-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/leading-with-heart-and-sustainability-k-anchalika-kijkanakorn-of-akaryn-hotel-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading with Heart and Sustainability: K. Anchalika Kijkanakorn of AKARYN Hotel Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AKARYN Hotel Group (AHG) has earned a reputation for managing small luxury resorts in Southeast Asia, with a strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices. In this exclusive interview, K. Anchalika Kijkanakorn, the Managing Director and Founder of AKARYN Hotel Group and the first female Chairperson of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), shares her insights on the group’s journey, the evolution of Aleenta Hua Hin, and the future of luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All photos: Aleenta Hua Hin \u2013 Pranburi Resort & Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bridges<\/strong>: What is your vision for Aleenta Hua Hin and the broader AKARYN Hotel Group?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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K. Anchalika Kijkanakorn<\/strong>, Managing Director and Founder of AKARYN Hotel Group<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kijkanakorn<\/strong>: At Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi, our vision has always been rooted in creating a sanctuary where luxury meets authenticity \u2014 a place where guests feel at home, yet far away from the ordinary. As the very first Aleenta property, Hua Hin holds a special place in my heart. It is where we started, with a dream of offering something intimate, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, our vision across the AKARYN Hotel Group is to continue leading the way in sustainable luxury and personalized hospitality. We want to remain boutique and proudly independent, with hotels that reflect the soul of their location \u2014 not just another hotel room, but a place with heart, character, and meaningful experiences. Whether in Hua Hin, Phuket, Chiang Mai, or future destinations, our goal is to create hotels that allow our guests to live A Rewarding Life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want to remain boutique and proudly independent, with hotels that reflect the soul of their location \u2014 not just another hotel room, but a place with heart, character, and meaningful experiences.<\/p>K. Anchalika Kijkanakorn<\/strong>, Managing Director and Founder of AKARYN Hotel Group<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What do you believe sets Aleenta properties apart in Thailand\u2019s competitive luxury market?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What sets Aleenta apart is the fact that we are intimately sized but grand in experience. Our philosophy has never been about building big hotels \u2014 it\u2019s about small, thoughtful, meaningful luxury. At Aleenta, luxury is not about excess; it\u2019s about attention, about how we make you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are also fiercely committed to being pioneers in sustainable hospitality. Aleenta was among the first in Thailand to become single-use plastic free, to run on renewable energy, and to invest in local community projects through our Pure Blue Foundation. We believe true luxury today is not only about personal comfort, but also about the care we show for the planet and the people around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But above all, it\u2019s the genuine care and connection of our team. Many of our guests come back again and again because of the warmth they feel from our people \u2014 it\u2019s the spirit of Aleenta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you define the Aleenta guest experience today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today, the Aleenta guest experience is about balance, authenticity, and understated luxury. It’s not about being seen; it\u2019s about feeling good \u2014 inside and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our guests come to Aleenta seeking escape and reconnection \u2014 with themselves, their loved ones, and nature. Whether through our wellness programs, curated culinary journeys, bespoke excursions, or simply the way we remember their names and preferences, we aim to make every stay feel effortlessly personal. We want our guests to leave not only rested, but renewed \u2014 to have lived well, eaten well, slept well, and felt cared for in every detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.aleenta.com\/about-akaryn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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