Bangkok, Thailand, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Elephant Restaurants in Thailand, led by Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe (centre), were recently honoured with the prestigious Thai SELECT 2025 certifications, presented by Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant in Bangkok and […]
Phuket, Thailand, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Renowned Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founder of the internationally acclaimed Blue Elephant Group, has been featured as the master chef in “Silvia entdeckt – Thailand” (Silvia Discovers – Thailand), a high-profile travel documentary by Austrian television star Silvia Schneider, filmed on location in Phuket. Produced by […]
Multan, Pakistan, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, continues to elevate the hotel sector in Pakistan with the opening of the country’s inaugural Best Western Plus hotel, and the group’s first property in the vibrant Punjabi city of […]
Cebu, Philippines, December 18, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines is preparing to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, with Cebu confirmed as the host destination for Southeast Asia’s most influential annual tourism and travel-trade event. As ASEAN’s flagship tourism platform, ATF convenes tourism ministers, national tourism organisations, international buyers, destination marketers, hospitality groups, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Tower Club at lebua is proud to announce that it has been honored as World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2025 by the prestigious World Travel Awards, a global benchmark that celebrates excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. This distinguished recognition reflects Tower Club at lebua’s […]
Meditate with Lady Buddha in Da Nang At the towering Lady Buddha statue that presides over Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula, TIA Wellness Resort offers guests a little slice of peace, stillness, and presence. On one of the resort’s signature wellness tours, Breathe, guests leave early for a relaxing exploration of Linh Ung Pagoda, an […]
Palma, Spain, December 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / It has now been confirmed that Alain St. Ange of the mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles and the globally respected tourism leader who was the former Seychelles minister, will be recognised at the Clevenard Global Authors’ Recognition Ceremony & Leaders’ Business Networking Forum from 27–30 August 2026. […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital, has appointed David Eldridge as its new Executive Chef, as the historic property continues to elevate its fine-dining programme. Chef David brings more than two decades of international luxury experience across eight countries, including the […]
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, December 15, 2025/ TRAVELINDEX / The Hari Hong Kong has achieved ‘EarthCheck Silver status’ in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific […]
Albuquerque, United States, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As the U.S. tourism industry seeks new growth drivers, Indigenous tourism is entering a new and more confident chapter, gaining international attention. The 27th American Indigenous Tourism Association (“the Association” hereafter) annual conference, a flagship event for Native nations, gathered over 300 attendees. What emerged was […]