Bangkok, Thailand, May 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The first PATA Youth Symposium of the year was organised at Lahan Hotel, Pohang, Korea (ROK), on May 11, 2026, welcoming a full-house of students, young professionals, and tourism industry leaders. The event, held on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2026, was generously supported … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s premier Indian wedding exhibition, the celebrated Masala Wedding Fair, returns for its 13th edition with its most expansive and refined showcase yet. Together with the much-loved Masala Food Festival, the event boasts two worlds that naturally complement one another: celebration and flavour, all under one roof. … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Thai Airways International Public Company Limited celebrates the 33rd anniversary of its Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) frequent flyer programme by enhancing the member experience through the launch of new privileges, special activities, and exclusive experiences throughout 2026. These initiatives are designed to meet the evolving travel needs … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured its long-standing member organisations celebrating over 50, 60, and 70 years of membership during the PATA Executive Board & Board Member and PATA Awards Presentation Dinner held on May 11, as part of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mezzaluna by lebua invites discerning guests to an extraordinary one-night-only collaboration with Tokoyama Shuzo, the historic sake house behind Jōzan sake, for an exclusive six-course sake pairing experience on Thursday, 2 July 2026. For this special evening, Shimpei Tokoyama-san, 9th Generation Master Brewer and CEO of Tokoyama … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Lord Jim’s at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes back its Buffet Dinner by popular request, returning a seafood-focused evening experience to the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Framed by the restaurant’s nautical interiors and riverfront setting, the dinner buffet offers a distinct counterpart to the daily international … Read more
Dili, Timor-Leste, May 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Timor-Leste has officially broken ground on the new International Convention Centre, a landmark development expected to strengthen the country’s tourism and events sector ahead of its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029. The foundation stone was laid on 20 May 2026, during national independence celebrations, by Prime Minister Xanana … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Santiaga is pleased to present CHINALOA: a culinary collaboration rooted in shared family histories, migration, and memory, this Jun 6, 2026. A play on the words Chinese and Sinaloa, CHINALOA offers a cultural exchange that has existed for generations in family kitchens, seafood dishes, broths, sauces, and … Read more
Paris, France, May 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Global hospitality brand Accor has created the 2026 Digital Pause Index to move beyond standard tourism stats to measure the Analog Quality of 50 European cities; ranking them on criteria including museums and bookshops per 100k people, green space density, May temperatures, and median cost of a … Read more
London, UK, May 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and Redexis have launched the first green hydrogen fuel cell in a hotel, marking a new milestone for energy innovation in the hospitality sector. The inauguration of the installation at Iberostar Waves Bahía de Palma in Mallorca, Spain, marks a significant step toward … Read more