The Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) has announced that its Outdoor Lodging Masterclass will be held on August 31 at the Angsana Laguna Resort in Phuket, Thailand.
The event will run from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Indochina Time and is scheduled immediately before PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), a major sustainability-focused tourism conference in Southeast Asia, set to take place on September 1 at the same venue.
The APOLA Masterclass is designed for industry professionals seeking to develop or improve outdoor accommodations such as tented camps, eco-lodges, and other alternative lodging concepts.
Participation is open on a first-come, first-served basis, and an early-bird attendance fee of THB 1,500 covers basic refreshments and presentation materials.
Established in January 2024 during the Thailand Tourism Forum in Bangkok, APOLA was founded by Robert Hecker, Bill Barnett, and Paul Dean.
The association emerged from discussions at the PHIST conference in Phuket and was created to support and structure the outdoor lodging sector in the Asia-Pacific region. It serves as a platform to advocate for best practices, facilitate knowledge-sharing, and promote sustainable development in outdoor accommodations.
The APOLA Outdoor Lodging Masterclass is timed to precede PHIST 2025, one of Asia’s leading sustainability-focused gatherings for the hospitality and tourism industry.
Now in its eighth year, PHIST 2025 serves as a collaborative platform where thought leaders, hospitality professionals, and environmental advocates share practical strategies and innovative ideas aimed at building a more resilient and responsible tourism industry across the region.
By hosting its Masterclass in conjunction with PHIST, APOLA is leveraging a key regional event to provide targeted, actionable insights to professionals working in the outdoor hospitality industry.
Business owners may find the Masterclass a timely opportunity to gain practical knowledge, benchmark against emerging regional trends, and build connections that could support operational growth or investment plans.More information and registration details for the APOLA Outdoor Lodging Masterclass are available at apolamasterclass.peatix.com.