München, Germany, July 03, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Dean, the Irish-born lifestyle hotel brand known for delivering character-driven, culture-forward properties in compelling cities, opens The Dean Munich in July 2026. Located in the vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the 281-room hotel marks the brand’s largest property to date and its second opening in Germany, following The … Read more
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, July 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Family-owned lodge returns after a flood and intensive ten-month rebuild, with its next generation and long-serving team at the heart of the story. Jaci’s Private Lodge officially reopened on 1 July 2026 in South Africa’s malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, 16 months after severe flooding … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / This July and August, Tsu Japanese Restaurant at JW Marriott Bangkok turns its attention to Tokushima Prefecture, showcasing the ingredients and regional specialties that define this remarkable corner of Japan. Located on the eastern side of Japan’s Shikoku Island, Tokushima is celebrated for its pristine mountains, fertile … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, July 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / STEM Racing Thailand 2026 continues to strengthen its commitment to developing Thailand’s next generation of innovators through an intensive training program that equips students with the knowledge, practical experience, and future-ready skills needed for the upcoming STEM Racing Thailand National Finals 2026. Recently held at Grand Richmond … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, July 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mezzaluna by lebua, the two-MICHELIN-starred French fine dining destination led by Chef Ryuki Kawasaki, welcomes Chef Matthew Kammerer of The Harbor House Inn for an exclusive two-night culinary collaboration on 24 and 25 July 2026. Titled “The Tide & The Tower,” the collaboration brings together two chefs … Read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The UAE’s first national passenger rail service entered operation this morning as Etihad Rail welcomed its first paying passengers onboard the inaugural scheduled service from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi, marking a historic milestone in the country’s transport journey. Departing Fujairah Station at 5:34am and arriving at … Read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which … Read more
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, June 30, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotel Le Royal has been named Cambodia’s top city hotel, while its sister property, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, secured the No. 2 position in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2026. The iconic luxury heritage hotels were also honoured at the awards for … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, July 1, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Hari Hong Kong and The Hari London are encouraging families to experience their destinations through the eyes of younger travellers, with family offerings inspired by the neighbourhoods, stories and cultural icons that surround each hotel. Although separated by more than 9000 kilometres, each … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, June 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 11 cities of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) are an economic powerhouse of southern China. Growth in the GBA’s hotel sector, however, could be improved by strengthening hotels’ operating efficiency, according to Professor Henry Tsai of the School of Hotel and … Read more