SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia Signs SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Binh Minh Urban Construction Investment, JSC for SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the brand’s first city hotel in Vietnam’s capital and reinforcing its growing presence in the country. Scheduled to open in Q4 … Read more

Jim Thompson Hosts Appreciation Dinner at Moonlight Hall to Mark its 75th Anniversary

Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / As part of its 75th anniversary year, Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, hosted an exclusive appreciation dinner at Moonlight Hall, Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter, bringing together a group of 75 invited guests, including key partners, valued customers, and long-standing supporters who have contributed … Read more

Exploring the Creative Minds Behind the First Upper House Residences

Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / City Dynamic presents A House in the Making, a film that brings together the creative teams behind Upper House Residences Bangkok and The Wireless Residences by Upper House. The film offers a considered look at the thinking, craft, and collaboration behind the first Upper House branded residences … Read more

Malta Challenge: Urban Heat Mitigation

Malta, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Malta is one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the European Union. As of 2024, its estimated population is 563,443, resulting in a density of approximately 1.7 inhabitants per-km². Malta’s tourism revenue growth is one of the highest among southern Mediterranean destinations. In 2024, it … Read more

Minor Hotels Unveils Global Data and AI Platform to Power Next-Generation Guest Experience

Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to build a new global data and AI platform from the ground up in partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte, marking a major acceleration of the group’s long-term digital transformation strategy. Global partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte … Read more

DS Smith and Lalique Beauty’s ‘Tales of Light’ Home Fragrance Collection

London, United Kingdom, April 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Lalique Beauty, part of the Lalique Group, rooted in the heritage of the iconic Lalique crystal house, has enlisted the expertise of DS Smith, an International Paper Company, and leading global provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, to design and manufacture folding boxes and inserts in … Read more

Baan Phraya Returns with a New Chapter in Thai Culinary Heritage

Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Set along the banks of the River of Kings, Baan Phraya begins a new chapter in its distinguished culinary story. Once the residence of Phraya Mahai Savan and Khunying Luean Mahai Savan, the century-old house was known for its gracious gatherings, where Thai nobility and visiting dignitaries were … Read more

Songkran Festivities Across Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand, April 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Tree Krabi, a beautiful beachfront resort located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, some 35 minutes’ drive from the town of Krabi, introduces their Songkran International BBQ Dinner from 6:30pm on 13 April featuring authentic Thai cuisine, sizzling barbecue bites and spectacular live entertainment to welcome in the … Read more

AirAsia MOVE Proudly Welcomes Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya

Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / AirAsia MOVE proudly welcomes Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya as Country Representative for AirAsia MOVE in Thailand. Mr. Chattan previously served as Deputy Governor at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), where he played a pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s tourism strategies across key global markets. Widely … Read more

PATA Sets Course for 2027 with Sanya, China as Host of Annual Summit

Bangkok, Thailand, April 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the PATA Annual Summit 2027 will be hosted by the Sanya Tourism Board (STB) in Sanya, China, from May 17–19, 2027. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “The Sanya Tourism Board has been an active and … Read more