Minor Hotels Founder William E Heinecke Receives Lifetime Achievement Award as Anantara Takes Two Further Honours

Bangkok, Thailand, November 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels is proud to announce its three honours from the 2026 Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs). At the ceremony held in London on 1 October 2026, William E Heinecke, Founder & Chairman of Minor International, the parent company of Minor Hotels, received the Lifetime Achievement … Read more

A Riverside Loy Krathong Celebration at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, November 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will mark Loy Krathong on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, with a spectacular fireworks display over the Chao Phraya, riverside dining, Thai performances and live music. The hotel’s riverfront places guests close to the tradition at the heart of the festival: floating candlelit krathongs on … Read more

Minor Hotels Launches Life Longevity, One Wellness Brand for Every Season of Life

Bangkok, Thailand, November 06, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has launched Life Longevity, a new wellness brand connecting its destinations, services and future developments within a single ecosystem. Bringing together clinical science, complementary medicine and Minor’s hospitality expertise, Life Longevity creates a continuous wellness experience that carries … Read more

Minor Hotels Accelerates Colbert Collection Growth with Dubai Islands Signing

Bangkok, Thailand, November 05, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels has announced the signing of Ampersand Beach House as part of Colbert Collection, an 111-key boutique lifestyle hotel that will mark the first purpose-built Colbert Collection property and the brand’s debut on Dubai Islands. Scheduled to open in late 2029, the beachfront development brings Ampersand … Read more

Jim Thompson’s 75th Anniversary Collection Continues with “Silk & Story”

Bangkok, Thailand, November 05, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson unveils Drop 2 of its 75th Anniversary Collection, introducing the “Silk & Story” print as the latest chapter in the brand’s celebration of Thai silk, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Inspired by the origins of the brand’s renowned silk production, the print features a historic wooden … Read more

Minor Hotels Celebrates the Hotels Where Design, Heritage and Destination Come Together

Bangkok, Thailand, November 04, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / On the occasion of World Architecture Day, Minor Hotels highlights a selection of distinctive properties across Europe and the Middle East where architecture plays a central role in shaping the guest experience. Across its premium and lifestyle brands, including NH Collection Hotels & Resorts and nhow Hotels … Read more

Global Wellness Summit Unveils Packed Agenda for Conference in Phuket

Miami, Florida, November 04, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of leaders in the global wellness economy, today released the full agenda for its historic 20th annual event taking place November 10-13 at the Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand. The event will celebrate—and analyze lessons learned from—these last 20 … Read more

Embassy of Guatemala and All Around Holidays to Present “Discovering Guatemala” Tourism Showcase in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, November 04, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala to the Kingdom of Thailand, in collaboration with All Around Holidays (AAH), will host an exclusive tourism showcase on Friday, 6 November 2026, under the theme “Discovering Guatemala: A Journey Beyond the Known.” The event will bring together selected travel … Read more

Baan Phraya Welcomes Winter with a New Menu by Chef Pom

Bangkok, Thailand, November 03, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Baan Phraya at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok introduces a new winter tasting menu by Chef Phatchara ‘Pom’ Pirapak. Drawing on regional Thai recipes and ingredients sourced from across the country, the menu reflects her respect for traditional cooking and the house’s long history of welcoming guests to the … Read more

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Appoints Marco Dongi as The Bamboo Bar Manager

Bangkok, Thailand, November 03, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes Marco Dongi as Bamboo Bar Manager. His international career spans Michelin-starred restaurants in Milan, rooftop bars in Australia, a luxury resort in Mauritius and head bartender roles at Buddha Bar in Bodrum and Dubai, alongside experience in London and Saudi Arabia. He brings … Read more