Minor Hotels Appoints Magdalena Martorell as General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort

Fares, Maldives, November 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group, has appointed Magdalena Martorell as General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. Martorell transfers from Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort in Indonesia, where she has served as General Manager since February 2025. Her appointment brings an experienced leader from within the group … Read more

Anne-Sophie Pic AT LE NORMANDIE Retains Two Michelin Stars

Bangkok, Thailand, November 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to announce that Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie has retained its two MICHELIN stars in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027. The recognition comes ahead of Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s return to the restaurant from 18 to 20 November 2026. Joining her kitchen team … Read more

The China House by Chef Fei Awarded One MICHELIN Star

Bangkok, Thailand, November 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to announce that The China House by Chef Fei has been awarded One MICHELIN Star in the 2027 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, making it the only Chinese restaurant in Thailand to receive a MICHELIN Star. This recognition comes just over … Read more

Marriott International Celebrates Opening of La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, November 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marking the company’s debut in Laos, the property invites travelers to experience the storied heritage of Luang Prabang from a 36-suite hilltop sanctuary, where Lao traditions live serenely alongside the French art de vivre. Marriott International, Inc. today marks a landmark moment in its Asia … Read more

Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River Unveils a Lodge in One of Africa’s Last Great Wildernesses in Zambia

Bayeka, Zambia, November 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Three years in the making, Anantara unveils Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, its first safari property in Africa, in the same year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The intimate 13‑key camp embodies African modernism through clean lines, materials shaped by hand and landscape‑informed design, forming an off‑the‑grid … Read more

Dodo Visits COP 31 in Antalya: A Journey into Climate-Resilient Heritage

Antalya, Turkiye, November 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / We are Ari & Leila. At twenty-four, our lives are measured in carbon equivalents, atmospheric parts per million & global heating lines. As climate scientists, we often find ourselves trapped in rooms full of terrifying numbers. But data without human connection changes nothing. Today we are visiting … Read more

Minor Hotels Celebrates 30 Wins and Top Regional Rankings in the CNT Readers’ Choice Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, November 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels is celebrating widespread recognition in the US and UK editions of Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with 30 wins across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Its flagship luxury brand, Anantara, earned the No. 1 spot in ‘Rest of Africa’ and No. 2 … Read more

The MICHELIN Guide Celebrates Thailand’s 10th Edition

Bangkok, Thailand, November 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Michelin today unveiled the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027 at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony Thailand, marking two significant milestones: the Guide’s landmark 10th edition in the country and the centenary of the MICHELIN Star. Reflecting a decade of evolution in Thailand’s vibrant culinary landscape, the latest selection … Read more

Reservations Group Launch New AI Travel Booking App

London, United Kingdom, November 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Reservations Group, formerly known as HotelPlanner, has announced the official launch of its Reservations app into market, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Following an early access period that began in June 2026, travellers can now use Reservations to discover, compare and … Read more

The Long Run Celebrates Two New Global Ecosphere Retreat Milestones

Nairobi, Kenya, , November 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Long Run is delighted to announce that two more members, HBD Príncipe and Saruni Basecamp, have earned Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER®) certification, marking an important milestone in their journeys toward excellence in sustainable tourism. Both hold gravitas due to the magnitude of change required across … Read more