Kuching, Malaysia, August 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced Ms. Lizam Dorji, CEO of MICE Bhutan (a subsidiary of Druk Asia), as the Grand Winner of the 2026 PATA Face of the Future Award, recognising her leadership, innovation and commitment to shaping a more meaningful and sustainable future […]
Khao Lak, Thailand, August 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa has opened Duc de Praslin Chocolaterie Boutique & Atelier, Southern Thailand’s first on-site bean-to-bar chocolate factory and boutique, dedicated to the journey of locally grown Phang Nga cacao, from pod to praline, right at the resort. Rooted in Chocolate: […]
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, August 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Indigenous tourism may offer local communities a way to preserve and protect their cultural identity while achieving greater economic resilience. However, implementing such initiatives is not without challenges. Research led by Dr Roshis Krishna Shrestha of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) […]
Bangkok, Thailand, August 17, 2026 & TRAVELINDEX / Blue Elephant Group, the internationally acclaimed Thai culinary enterprise founded by Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe and Chairman Karl Steppe, has achieved one of the highest distinctions in Thai business by receiving both the Best Thai Brand Award and the Best Exporter Award at the Prime Minister’s […]
Krabi, Thailand, August 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Tree Krabi, one of Thailand’s torchbearers in the fields of sustainability and eco-friendliness, proved its credentials once again when it took home first prize in Barista Mixology and second place in the culinary category at the “Hotel Expo Krabi Go Green 2026” challenge in Krabi on […]
Dili, Timor-Leste, August 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ministry of Tourism and Environment officially launched a redeveloped official tourism website, timorleste.tl on August 11, 2026, to an audience of tourism stakeholder at the Dili Convention Centre. This website establishes a modern digital gateway for international and domestic travellers seeking to discover Timor-Leste’s natural beauty, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, August 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) of UCSI University Sarawak Campus will bring together students and emerging tourism professionals for the PATA Youth Symposium & Education in Hospitality and Tourism Forum 2026 on August 17-18 at […]
Yokohama, Japan, August 5, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Summer is a wonderful time of year to visit Japan, as festivals illuminate towns and cities across the country with colorful cultural displays, spectacular street parades and sizzling food stalls. For guests who want to immerse themselves in Japanese heritage, many of these festivals offer opportunities to […]
Bangkok, Thailand, August 4, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, Thailand’s first and Asia Pacific’s largest Moxy hotel, continues its Chef Collaboration Series at Sato San Rooftop Bar this August with a new culinary experience. Following the successful Sato San x Kissuisen collaboration with Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse in July, the series returns […]
Cape Town, South Africa, August 4, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / OurAfrica. Travel is delighted to announce that their next virtual trade show will take place from 22 – 26 February 2027, so please “Save the Dates” now in your tourism calendars and feel free to register your interest in attending as an exhibitor or buyer […]