Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Lord Jim’s at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes back its Buffet Dinner by popular request, returning a seafood-focused evening experience to the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Framed by the restaurant’s nautical interiors and riverfront setting, the dinner buffet offers a distinct counterpart to the daily international […]
Dili, Timor-Leste, May 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Timor-Leste has officially broken ground on the new International Convention Centre, a landmark development expected to strengthen the country’s tourism and events sector ahead of its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029. The foundation stone was laid on 20 May 2026, during national independence celebrations, by Prime Minister Xanana […]
Bangkok, Thailand, May 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Santiaga is pleased to present CHINALOA: a culinary collaboration rooted in shared family histories, migration, and memory, this Jun 6, 2026. A play on the words Chinese and Sinaloa, CHINALOA offers a cultural exchange that has existed for generations in family kitchens, seafood dishes, broths, sauces, and […]
Paris, France, May 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Global hospitality brand Accor has created the 2026 Digital Pause Index to move beyond standard tourism stats to measure the Analog Quality of 50 European cities; ranking them on criteria including museums and bookshops per 100k people, green space density, May temperatures, and median cost of a […]
London, UK, May 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and Redexis have launched the first green hydrogen fuel cell in a hotel, marking a new milestone for energy innovation in the hospitality sector. The inauguration of the installation at Iberostar Waves Bahía de Palma in Mallorca, Spain, marks a significant step toward […]
Yangon, Myanmar, May 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders, destination experts, community tourism practitioners, educators, hospitality professionals, and regional partners from across the Greater Mekong Subregion will meet in Yangon from 16–18 June 2026 for the Mekong Tourism Forum 2026 under the theme “Tourism for People, Travel with Purpose.” Organized by the Ministry of […]
Danang, Vietnam, May 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Vietnam Golf Coast clubs are bringing the heat to Central Vietnam this summer, with a host of seasonal promotions, stay-and-play offers, and off-course attractions giving golfers added reasons to tee it up in one of Asia’s most compelling golf destinations. At Montgomerie Links, summer means bright skies, […]
Hanoi, Vietnam, May 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is elevating its culinary calendar this month with two exclusive dining events at its signature contemporary French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu, featuring Michelin-starred guest chefs. On May 29 and 30, the return of Le Beaulieu’s celebrated ‘Rendez-vous’ series will welcome Chef Hiroyuki […]
Bangkok, Thailand, May 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launches the enhanced version of its PATAmPOWER platform. Developed to improve user experience, strengthen functionality, and expand data coverage, the upgraded platform was unveiled on May 13 during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026) in Korea (ROK). PATAmPOWER is […]
Bangkok, Thailand, May 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the ratification of newly elected Board members during the PATA Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju, Korea (ROK). The newly elected Board members will serve alongside the Association’s ongoing Board members, […]