Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Fusion Hotel Group, a leading wellness-inspired hospitality brand and management company based in Ho Chi Minh City, has been acquired by Mr. Suchad Chiaranussati, Founder and Chairman of SC Capital Partners, as well as the owner of Hotel Management Japan (HMJ), one of Japan’s […]
Veligandu South Male Atoll, Maldives, March 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / An adult-only sanctuary set amid crystalline lagoon waters, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort unveils an inspired celebration of culinary artistry with its fourth Michelin Star Guest Chef Series, featuring an exceptional all-female lineup. Set within the tranquil beauty of the Maldives, acclaimed chefs from around […]
London, United Kingdom, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the successful Asian launch of TOP25destinations, the world’s first AI-powered travel guide ecosystem, Travelindex Group is proud to announce its official global expansion. Led by the industry visionary Founder and CEO Bernard Metzger, the rollout of the TOP25 Restaurants and TOP25 Hotels series aims to […]
Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism moves billions of people every year, supports hundreds of millions of jobs and drives trade across the global economy. Yet the data used to measure its true impact has often struggled to keep pace with the rapid growth and transformation of the sector. Closing this gap […]
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 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity […]
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 the strategic development of the global travel & tourism sector. Headquartered in Paris, Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in […]
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 hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its […]
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 visit in 2026. 2026 TASIFEST MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL Tasifest is one of the most anticipated cultural events […]
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 generation across Asia Pacific is equipped with the skills needed to build sustainable and thriving careers in tourism and […]
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 boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement […]