Seychelles, January 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / It has been confirmed that Alain St.Ange, a candidate in the 2025 Seychelles Presidential Election, is preparing a new political history book that offers a first-hand account of his bid for State House, and an inside look at the realities of modern Seychellois politics. The book, Trials Of […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and with support from B.Grimm, is scheduled to present a performance in remembrance […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Blue Jasmine, a beautifully restored historic train, sets off on its heritage-rich journey from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station, embarking on an immersive cultural tour of the kingdom’s ancient sites. In a new collaboration with DTH Travel, Jim Thompson has curated a range of exquisite travel experiences to accompany the journey. […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / On 25 January 2026, The Sukhothai Bangkok launches Culinary Journey, a new campaign that brings a storytelling dimension to its iconic Sunday Brunch. Designed as a series of themed chapters, the campaign highlights the chefs behind the hotel’s kitchens, offering guests a deeper connection to the culinary […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) brokers a new partnership agreement with the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), a nonprofit organisation representing a diverse range of hotels across the island of Phuket, southern Thailand. Signed by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and Jayne MacDougall, Executive Director of PHA, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Asia-Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). APOLA has been incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to foster sustainable growth, innovation, and excellence within the Asia Pacific […]
Madrid, Spain, January 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded globally in 2025, almost 60 million more than in 2024. These numbers […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / As part of its year-long 150th anniversary programme, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok presents the next chapter of Masters of the 150th: An Epicurean Journey with a collaborative dinner at Alex Dilling at Lord Jim’s. From 3–8 February 2026, guests are invited to a six-course dinner by Alex Dilling, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 21, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Strolling through unfamiliar alleyways far from home, a familiar aroma once again stirred the senses. The gentle fragrance of pork rib soup, the silky comfort of bubble milk tea, the melt-in-the-mouth warmth of braised pork rice – classic Taiwanese flavours resurfaced quietly, not on a street corner, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, January 21, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Strolling through unfamiliar alleyways far from home, a familiar aroma once again stirred the senses. The gentle fragrance of pork rib soup, the silky comfort of bubble milk tea, the melt-in-the-mouth warmth of braised pork rice – classic Taiwanese flavours resurfaced quietly, not on a street corner, […]