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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, including more than 230 villages recognized as Best Tourism Villages and 83 taking part in the Upgrade Programme, representing […]

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 States, LAMH Management Asia is a premier strategic advisory firm dedicated to transforming non-performing assets into high-yield luxury destinations. […]

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, Together. Carrying the unifying message of One Vision, One Ocean, the anthem delivers a stirring call for […]

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), taking place in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, from June 24 – 26, 2026. Positioned as a collaborative platform for environmental […]

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 unprecedentedly powerful tool for trip planning. However, this tool is not without limitations, especially when it comes to narrowing […]

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 on the serene Cape Panwa coastline, the resort offers an idyllic escape where families can create lasting memories […]

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 Southeast Asia. Founded in 1999 by Canadians Daniel Fraser and Scott Coates, Smiling Albino grew from its original base in Thailand into a regional […]

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