...since i was unceremoniously prevented from entering the lobby for wearing golf shorts
Same exact thing happened to me eleven years ago. I haven't darkened the doors of that place since.
Time to lay the petty grudges down. By now you know that this is pretty standard for Asia. Don't you get tired of beating the same drum over and over...? we're tired of hearing it.
I agree that this hotel does and likely will face many challenges, with competition making the model here difficult to succeed. I wish the new management all the best.