Macao, China, October 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2026 (“GTEF” or the “Forum”) concluded successfully. The event achieved fruitful outcomes, bringing together around 1,300 government officials, representatives from international organizations, business leaders, experts, scholars, and journalists from over 20 countries and regions. Live broadcasts of the Forum … Read more

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Hotels play an indispensable role in environmental stewardship. Yet how new technologies can actually translate into green hotel management is not straightforward. Taking their cue from sociological approaches, the SHTM’s Ms Sherry D.B. Mi, Professor Dan Wang and Professor Qu Xiao shine new light … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Khun Pawasut (Khun Pierce) a highly respected former Chief Operating Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Technology Officer at one of Thailand’s leading financial security firms, has announced a bold career transition with the launch of his new jewelry company, Prenora. Driven by a lifelong passion for … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mezzaluna by lebua welcomes Chef Olivier Chaignon of three-MICHELIN-starred L’Osier in Tokyo for an exclusive two-night collaboration with Chef Ryuki Kawasaki of two-MICHELIN-starred Mezzaluna, taking place on 13 and 14 November 2026. Entitled “The Willow & The Moon“, the collaboration brings together two distinguished culinary perspectives, both … Read more

Macao, China, October 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 (“GTEF”) grandly commenced on 16 October at the MGM Theater at MGM COTAI. Returning to Macao, its founding host city, under the theme “Crisis · Resilience · Evolution — Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future” , … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Café Buongiorno Per Tutti and Café Buongiorno Gelateria invite guests to discover a different side of Halloween with “Italian Halloween Spirit”, a month-long celebration throughout October inspired by Italian traditions, folklore and the pleasure of sharing good food with loved ones. Rather than focusing solely on the … Read more

Seychelles, East Africa, October 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Seychelles is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures in tourism and conservation, Raymond Michael De Speville Mason, fondly known as Mickey Mason, who passed away at the age of 81. A proud Seychellois from Plaisance, Mickey was a visionary entrepreneur whose contributions … Read more

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotel Le Royal has been voted the No. 7 hotel in Southeast Asia—and the very best in Cambodia—in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. The 29th edition of the UK publication’s annual awards, published on Oct. 6, celebrates “all the different elements that … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / International pop artist Meilee Tal is set to take the stage at Bangkok’s Melody of Life Music Festival on 18 October, delivering a high-energy performance featuring dynamic choreography, unreleased original songs and a special gift for fans. Rising international pop artist Meilee Tal is preparing for one … Read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, will convene the inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai from 13 to 15 October 2026. Opportunity-driven and future-oriented, the meeting will provide a platform for emerging and established … Read more