Extraordinary Travel Festival Announces Astronaut Jaime Alemán as Speaker

Bangkok, Thailand, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), the world’s premier gathering for extreme travelers and global explorers, proudly announces Jaime Alemán as a keynote speaker for ETF III, taking place October 22–25, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. Alemán is the first individual in human history to achieve a staggering trifecta of exploration: … Read more

Masters Of The 150th: An Epicurean Journey’ Launches At Manadrin Oriental, Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026, a new chapter begins, one that honours the hotel’s storied heritage while looking to the future with intention and imagination. The Kingdom’s first luxury hotel invites guests to be a part of Unfolding Legacies, a year-long programme … Read more

Mr. Samir Roshwan Crowned with AFASU Golden Award as Best Five-Star Hotel General Manager

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / In an elegant atmosphere and with a high-level attendance, Concorde El Salam Hotel – Sharm El-Sheikh hosted the award ceremony honoring Mr. Samir Roshwan, General Manager of the hotel, with the African-Asian Union (AFASU) Award as Best Five-Star Hotel General Manager across Africa and Asia, as … Read more

Meliá Chiang Mai Named Among Thailand’s Best Family Getaways

Chiang Mai, Thailand, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX /  Meliá Chiang Mai has landed a coveted spot in well-respected Australian magazine Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards, lauded as among “Thailand’s Best Family Resorts” for a third consecutive year. Meliá Chiang Mai rounded out the list of 12 Thailand hotels and resorts and was the … Read more

Commerce Ministry Awards Highest 3 Star Thai SELECT Certifications to Blue Elephant Restaurants

Bangkok, Thailand, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Elephant Restaurants in Thailand, led by Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe (centre), were recently honoured with the prestigious Thai SELECT 2025 certifications, presented by Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park.  Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant in Bangkok and … Read more

Master Chef Nooror S. Steppe & Chef Kris Steppe of Blue Elephant Featured on Austrian TV

Phuket, Thailand, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Renowned Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founder of the internationally acclaimed Blue Elephant Group, has been featured as the master chef in “Silvia entdeckt – Thailand” (Silvia Discovers – Thailand), a high-profile travel documentary by Austrian television star Silvia Schneider, filmed on location in Phuket. Produced by … Read more

BWH Hotels Brings Best Western Plus to Pakistan

Multan, Pakistan, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, continues to elevate the hotel sector in Pakistan with the opening of the country’s inaugural Best Western Plus hotel, and the group’s first property in the vibrant Punjabi city of … Read more

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 – Cebu Positions Itself as ASEAN’s Key Tourism Hub

Cebu, Philippines, December 18, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines is preparing to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, with Cebu confirmed as the host destination for Southeast Asia’s most influential annual tourism and travel-trade event. As ASEAN’s flagship tourism platform, ATF convenes tourism ministers, national tourism organisations, international buyers, destination marketers, hospitality groups, … Read more

Tower Club at lebua Named World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2025 by World Travel Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Tower Club at lebua is proud to announce that it has been honored as World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2025 by the prestigious World Travel Awards, a global benchmark that celebrates excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. This distinguished recognition reflects Tower Club at lebua’s … Read more

World Meditation Day

Meditate with Lady Buddha in Da Nang At the towering Lady Buddha statue that presides over Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula, TIA Wellness Resort offers guests a little slice of peace, stillness, and presence. On one of the resort’s signature wellness tours, Breathe, guests leave early for a relaxing exploration of Linh Ung Pagoda, an … Read more