Bangkok, Thailand, September 15, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) have formalised an organisational partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration at the intersection of travel, tourism, and technology across the Asia Pacific […]
Brussels, Belgium, September 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / At the IIPT Global Leadership Summit today, SUNx Malta President Geoffrey Lipman announced CanadaStrong.travel, a new initiative linking travel, peace, climate action, and the next generation. Speaking as the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) celebrates its 40th anniversary, Lipman argues that: “The world is facing […]
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, September 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Weddings need not necessarily unfold beneath chandeliers in a traditional hotel ballroom. The Hari Hong Kong is setting the scene for the occasion of a lifetime with an intimate new wedding experience at contemporary Japanese restaurant Zoku and lush alfresco space The Terrace overlooking […]
Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, September 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / At Mashatu Game Reserve, the 42,000 hectare privately owned game reserve in eastern Botswana, younger travellers are encouraged to experience the African bush by following tracks, discovering wildlife, learning from experienced rangers and exploring the wilderness through hands-on activities. From tracking spoor and identifying animal […]
Koh Samui, Thailand, September 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is marking its 21st anniversary with the launch of Sacred Renewal, a new immersive programme inspired by ancient wisdom and the rhythms of the lunar cycle. The programme draws on the full lunar cycle, encompassing Śukla Pakṣa, the waxing moon associated with clarity […]
Ke Ga Bay, Vietnam, September 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Azerai Ke Ga Bay and Azerai La Residence, Hue have earned places among Asia’s elite for service excellence, ranking No. 9 and No. 10 respectively in the “Top 10 Hotels for Service” category in Smart Travel Asia’s Best in Travel Poll 2026. The results, drawn […]
Coron, Philippines, September 8, 2026 — The Lind Hotels is set to open The Lind Coron in 2027, marking the homegrown Filipino hospitality brand’s expansion into Palawan and a return to the destination where its story first began. More than a decade ago, Coron was the company’s first property acquisition and the place where the […]
Bangkok, Thailand, September 08, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Colette Bangkok celebrates its first anniversary with a special edition of Les Amis de Colette: La Série, bringing together acclaimed chefs, guest bartenders, and new menu creations for a one-night-only celebration on 25 September 2026. From 6 PM to 10:30 PM, guests can enjoy exclusive collaborative dishes, […]
Oxford, United Kingdom, September 08, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / What if the most powerful diplomacy of our time happens not in embassies or at summit tables, but over a shared meal? That was the question Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles put to delegates today as he delivered the keynote address at the Oxford […]
Bangkok, Thailand, September 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, has continued the rapid expansion of its portfolio in Thailand with the opening of Best Western Q Khon Kaen, a newly rebranded and fully refurbished hotel that will provide guests […]