Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam, November 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Where Korea has taekwondo and Japan has karate, Vietnam has Việt Võ Đạo. At Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, in Vietnam’s martial-arts-mad Bình Định province, now part of Gia Lai province, the tradition announces itself to arriving guests with the steady beat of traditional drums as Tran … Read more
London, United Kingdom, November 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Qatar Tourism has officially joined the Association as its newest destination member, strengthening Qatar’s engagement with PATA’s global network of tourism organisations and industry stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. The membership was formalised at … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, November 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / What does it take to be one of the most traveled people on the planet? The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), the largest gathering of the world’s most traveled people, today released findings from a survey of attendees at ETF III, held October 22–25, 2026, at the Ambassador … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal, November 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, Lisbon’s iconic luxury hotel since 1933, introduces a new expression of contemporary elegance with the unveiling of its remodelled Rooms and Suites. Rooted in the hotel’s architectural heritage and inspired by the spirit of Lisbon, this marks a significant new chapter for one of … Read more
La Digue, Seychelles, November 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Known for its picturesque beaches, traditional way of life and distinctive reliance on bicycles as a principal means of transport, La Digue Island holds a special place in Seychelles’ tourism landscape. As the island continues to develop, ensuring that its transport infrastructure meets the needs of … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, November 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala in Thailand, in collaboration with All Around Holidays (AAH), successfully hosted “Discovering Guatemala: A Journey Beyond the Known” on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Spectrum Lounge & Bar, 29th Floor, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. The event brought together invited travel … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, November 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / WORPT officially launches its application under the Tourist DigiPay Regulatory Sandbox, connecting cryptocurrency-to-Thai baht conversion with everyday spending in Thailand via Thai QR PromptPay. The application aims to expand its user base among international tourists, with a projected 150,000 active users and approximately THB 15 billion in … Read more
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
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
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