Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TOP25 Restaurants, an artificial intelligence-powered travel ranking system that provides travel guidance on a variety of attractions. Signed by Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO of PATA, and Bernard Metzger, Founder and Chairman of TOP25 … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Filtrum Inc., a health- and sustainability-driven company focused on addressing the growing challenge of microplastic contamination in bottled water. The signing was held during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026) on … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the China Chamber of Tourism (CCT) announce a new strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is a step towards strengthened tourism-related cooperation between China and the Asia Pacific region. The MoU was … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026), organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), convened over 550 delegates from over 35 destinations—China, India, Maldives, Hong Kong SAR, and UAE—at Lahan Hotel, Pohang, and HICO, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. During the press conference, PATA CEO Noor Ahmad … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Henry Oh, Chairman, Global Tours Ltd. has been elected as the Chair of the Association, following ratification at the PATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 12. Following his appointment as PATA Chair, Oh … Read more
Bali, Indonesia, May 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / ONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with PT Nelayan Development SPV for SONO Felice Bali Canggu, a 90-room upper upscale lifestyle hotel set to open in July 2028. The signing marks another strategic step in SONO’s expansion across Indonesia, reinforcing its … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honours five distinguished leaders in the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry with the Awards of Merit, Life Membership, and the Chairman’s Award. The award ceremony was held on Monday, May 11, during the PATA Executive Board & Board Member … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / High above Bangkok’s rooftops, where the city skyline meets an endless open sky, The Dome at lebua announces the launch of its spring tasting menus across three of its most celebrated restaurants: Mezzaluna by lebua, Chef’s Table by lebua, and Sirocco by lebua. Each kitchen has curated … Read more
Quebec, Canada, May 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Leading senior Canadian travel operator Approach Tours has unveiled its highly anticipated new cruise portfolio, marking the company’s expansion into ocean expedition and river cruising. Its distinctive small-group, radically all-inclusive model has been designed to meet growing demand for more immersive and seamless travel experiences. The new … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 9, 2026 / TRAVELINEEX / Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, Thailand’s first and Asia Pacific’s largest Moxy hotel, introduces a new collection of social event experiences at Sato San Rooftop Bar, designed for local guests seeking a vibrant and stylish setting for celebrations and private gatherings. Located on the 32nd floor, Sato San Rooftop … Read more