Bangkok, Thailand, July 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit proudly welcomes back one of its most beloved creations, Steamed French Snow Fish with Black Bean Sauce, available from now until 31 August 2026. Expertly prepared by Wah Lok’s culinary team, this elegant Cantonese dish showcases premium French […]
Madrid, Spain, July 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics programme will transition to an independent third-party certification scheme, aligned with new European Union requirements for environmental claims and designed to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Accreditation Framework. The move strengthens […]
Kenya, July 28, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Africa is entering a new era of tourism growth, with Travel & Tourism (T&T) outperforming the wider economy and positioning the continent among one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in 2026. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research […]
Madrid, Spain, July 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for cooperation to accelerate the transition of the global Travel & Tourism sector towards a more sustainable, circular and resilient future. The […]
Karoo, South Africa, July 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / In the Karoo town of formerly Graaff-Reinet, a national monument is doing something unusual with its five stars. Drostdy Hotel, known for its Cape Dutch architecture, is owned by the South African College for Tourism (SACT) and functions as the college’s training ground. SACT was founded […]
Bangkok, Thailand, July 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) returns for a third year, welcoming extreme travelers and global explorers to Bangkok, Thailand, from October 22-25, 2026. The four-day event brings together mega-travelers who have reached the world’s most remote corners, alongside passionate explorers eager to push their own boundaries further. Among […]
Madrid, Spain, July 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and […]
Phuket, Thailand, July 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / OMEMO has been selected in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026, nine months after opening at Vibes of Nature in Phuket. OMEMO features already in the TOP25 Restaurants Thailand 2026. Created by Swiss chef Yannick Hollenstein, OMEMO presents a contemporary interpretation of classic Swiss cuisine, shaped by his […]
Singapore, Singapore, July 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / As The Hari prepares to make its Singapore debut, Harilela Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Andreas Kraemer as General Manager to lead the opening of The Hari Singapore and establish the hotel as one of the city’s distinctive lifestyle destinations. Opening in spring 2027, moments from Orchard […]
Bangkok, Thailand, July 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the success of its previous editions, Signature Bangkok proudly presents The Maestro 4.0, the fourth edition of its celebrated culinary series that honours the artistry and heritage of French gastronomy. Each edition welcomes a new line-up of internationally acclaimed chefs, offering guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience […]