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Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600…

Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Pernod Ricard as its newest industry partner, further strengthening the Council’s network of leading organisations supporting…

Stockholm, Sweden, March 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its groundbreaking…

Dili, Timor-Leste, March 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Two upcoming world-class tourism events and additional flights to Malaysia and Australia, are expected to further enhance Timor-Leste’s reputation as one of the top countries in the world to…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The PATA Foundation today announces the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure that the next…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied…

Cape Town, South Africa, March 15, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX /  The Long Run will be hosting its third Virtual Impact Show on 25 March 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, sustainability experts and impact-driven tourism businesses from around…

Hue, Vietnam, March 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Fusion announces the opening of Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection, a new luxury hotel located in the heart of Hue City in central Vietnam. The opening marks another milestone in…

Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / LAY Beach Club, which has already established a reputation as “the place to be” on Pattaya’s shoreline, is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary with Spanish flair and fare. Situated…

Zambia, South Luangwa, March 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Carmines River Lodge will be launching in July 2026 in Zambia’s South Luangwa, comprising three elegant two-bedroom villas, each with private vehicle. The lodge will soft launch in June…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Massilia Bangkok is honored to announce that it has been named Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2026 by the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific Awards — marking the restaurant’s fifth national…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Plate Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit presents this month’s culinary highlight, “Steamed Seafood Curry Custard in Young Coconut,” celebrating the delicate artistry of Thai…

Siem Reap, Cambodia, March 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has appointed Memo Hernandez as its new Executive Chef overseeing the 94-year-old luxury hotel’s storied culinary programme, including a one-of-a-kind temple…

Phuket, Thailand, March 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / L’Arôme by the Sea introduces a new dégustation menu that reaffirms its commitment to contemporary French coastal gastronomy, guided by Executive Chef Maksym Chukanov and inspired by the…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Board of Directors of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has reappointed Suvimol Thanasarakij (Dee) as Executive Director for a new two-year term beginning in mid-March 2026,…

Cebu, Philippines, March 8, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) TRAVEX 2026 concluded on a high note in Cebu, Philippines, delivering strong business outcomes, robust industry engagement, and renewed confidence in the future…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson marks its 75th anniversary with the launch of a global celebration, reflecting its evolution from a Thai silk pioneer into an international lifestyle brand while honoring its…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Dom Pérignon, the world’s most prestigious champagne, proudly unveils the latest chapter of the Dom Pérignon Society in Thailand through an exclusive collaboration with Chef Pichaya “Pam”…

Las Vegas, United States, March 5, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The first Travel & Tourism Awards spotlight system level technologies reshaping mobility far beyond consumer devices. CES 2026 will be remembered as the year AI stepped out of the…

Limpopo, South Africa, March 4, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel Promoters is delighted to share its appointment as Sales & Marketing representatives for Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in South Africa’s Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 4, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / 1-Michelin Star Signature Bangkok and Executive Chef Thierry Drapeau welcome Michelin chef friends for the fourth edition of THE REUNION. This year’s 3-night event features four renowned…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 4, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Siam Yacht Club at Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok invites guests to experience an immersive evening of cuisine, cocktails, and sensory storytelling with “Yacht Club Fusion: The…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / SKYVIEW Hotel Bangkok proudly announces the opening of The Ledger Room, an intimate cigar and whiskey bar located on the 32nd floor of the hotel. Designed as a sanctuary for discerning…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / On 20 February 2026, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya paid a visit to the royal exhibition and display of local wisdom on Thai textile and the community…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, has released its science-based model for delivering a 30% net conservation gain (NCG) across its regenerative…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) invites tourism professionals and organisations to participate in the PATA Gold Awards 2026, an award programme focusing on celebrating exceptional…

Madrid, Spain, March 1, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Since its launch in 2021, Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism attracted more than 1,000 applications from 100 countries. Today, the Network brings together 319 rural destinations worldwide,…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 28,2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome LAMH Management Asia (Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness) as its newest Global Member. Operating across Asia and the United…

Madrid, Spain, February 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) held recently a high-level meeting in Madrid, bringing together global industry leaders, ministers and senior policymakers to examine investment…

Manila, Philippines, February 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines unveiled the official anthem and music video (MTV) for ASEAN 2026, marking a defining moment in its Chairship of the regional bloc under the theme Navigating Our Future,…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to once again endorse the Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 (RAYS 2026), held in collaboration with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB),…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work – and vacation. With their rapid, sophisticated responses, AI chatbots like ChatGPT offer travellers an…

Phuket, Thailand, February 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is setting a new standard for family holidays, combining five-star luxury with an array of engaging activities designed for guests of all ages. Situated…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Smiling Albino, an award-winning Bangkok-based luxury experiential travel specialist, has reached a major milestone, a quarter century of designing high-end, customized journeys across…

Taste a flavourful feast of premium grills, perfectly paired with your favourite brewz, an ideal way to relax after a long week. The highlight menu features Peri Peri Jheenga, Masoli Recheado, and Paneer Cafreal, complemented by a curated…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / This concert in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, marks the official opening of the international cultural project “Russian Seasons” in Thailand,…

Dakar, Senegal, February 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism expert and author Mouhamed Faouzou DÉME will release his latest book, The Complexity and Complementarity of Tourism, on April 4th, Senegal’s Independence Day. The book explores the…

Cape Town, South Africa, February 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / OurAfrica. Travel is Africa’s only digital trade show, and has, since its inception during the 2020 lockdown, been all about collaborations and partnerships in the spirit of Ubuntu…

Chiang Mai, Thailand, February 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Farmed Animal Compliance Thailand (FACT) volunteers, dressed in chicken masks, recently took to the streets across Chiang Mai to raise public awareness on Marriott International’s…

Phuket, Thailand, February 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO), in collaboration with Phuket Province, officially announced its readiness to organize the annual tribute event to Thao Thep…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) today unveiled a series of new, enhanced guest experiences under Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, a program that enables…

Phuket, Thailand, February 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Bay Regatta returns for its 29th edition from 18–22 February 2026, marking nearly three decades as Thailand’s most distinctive passage-route sailing event. Organized by Regatta Asia,…

Seychelles, February 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Clevenard Open Project 2026 has announced that Dr. Alain St. Ange, a globally respected tourism leader and former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine minister in the Seychelles, will…

Koh Samui, Thailand, February 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Following its 20th anniversary year, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary enters its third decade with a renewed focus on innovation, longevity, and integrative wellbeing. Set on the southern…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 15, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, has reinforced its commitment to providing…

Berlin, Germany, February 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Dean, the independent lifestyle hotel brand renowned for creating character-rich, design-driven hotels, makes its German debut with the launch of The Dean Berlin in February 2026.…

Tokyo, Japan, February 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary of SONO International, today announced the signing of SONO Moon Nagoya, marking the first hotel signing under SONO Hotels &…

Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt, February 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / In a major global celebration hosted at the enchanting city of Hurghada, and under the patronage of the Afro-Asian Union for Tourism, Development, and Technology (AFASU), the AFASU…

Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX /  Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital, the first private cancer hospital in Thailand, has recently announced that it has engaged Mayo Clinic Global Consulting to provide strategic advice on…

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, February 7, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 3rd International Business Events Forum – BE in SABAH 2026 concluded today, marking the end of two days of structured engagement that brought together policymakers, industry…