South Africa’s Leadership Programme Launched in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga, South Africa, November 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Eight provincial nature reserves, from Blyde River Canyon to Manyeleti, join a six-month coaching and mentoring programme built to lift management performance on the ground. The managers who run eight of Mpumalanga’s provincial nature reserves are going back to school, but not to a classroom. A … Read more

Minor Hotels Expands UAE Portfolio with Anantara Siniya Island Resort & Residences

Bangkok, Thailand, November 09, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island, in partnership with Sobha Al Siniya FZC, a joint venture between Sobha Realty and Umm Al Quwain Properties. The groundbreaking was attended by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid … Read more

PATA, EATOF, and Gangwon State Join Forces to Strengthen Tourism Destination Resilience

Bangkok, Thailand, November 09, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF), will organise a Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Training Workshop in Gangwon State, Korea (ROK), on November 11, 2026, aimed at strengthening the capacity of local tourism officials and industry stakeholders to … Read more

Dusit Thani College Students Gain Valuable Industry Experience in Singapore

Singapore, Singapore, November 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / From 19-22 October 2026, Ms. Thamika Kootrisukon and Ms. May Myat Noe Khin, students from the Hospitality Management Program (International Program) of Dusit Thani College, participated as Student Ambassadors at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) 2026, held at Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore. … Read more

The Wolseley Unveils New Members Club, Debuting In New York’s Theatre District

London, United Kingdom, November 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Wolseley, the international luxury hospitality brand inspired by London’s iconic restaurant on Piccadilly, announces the launch of The Wolseley Members Club, opening within the flagship The Wolseley Hotel New York in Q2 2027. For more than two decades, The Wolseley has been one of London’s … Read more

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