Valletta, Malta, October 8, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism Breaking News of the week was the recognition by WTTC (World Tourism & Travel Council) honouring Dr. Taleb Rifai with their Tourism Icon Award at the WTTC’s 26th Global Summit in Malta. “The man who made world tourism feel like family” it was said about Dr … Read more
London, United Kingdom, October 8, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Fred Finn says “Looking at this invitation, I find it hard to believe that forty years have passed since an evening I remember with such affection. On 08th of October 1986, the directors of Simpson (Piccadilly) Limited hosted a reception to celebrate what the invitation rather … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, October 7, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, Thailand’s first and Asia Pacific’s largest Moxy hotel, is putting Bangkok shopping at the heart of the stay with the launch of ‘Check In. Shop Out #ATTHEMOXY’, a new room package combining accommodation, daily breakfast and shopping privileges from leading retail and lifestyle partners. … Read more
Koh Samui, Thailand, October 7, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui has officially been awarded One MICHELIN Key in THE MICHELIN Guide 2026 hotel selection. The prestigious accolade marks the first time the resort has received this international recognition, cementing its status as a premier destination in Thailand. Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui is … Read more
Koh Samu, Thailand, October 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Two of Thailand’s most iconic beachfront resorts, Banyan Tree Samui and Banyan Tree Krabi, have been awarded Two Keys by the MICHELIN Guide to Thailand for the third consecutive year. Equivalent to MICHELIN stars for restaurants, the award of “Two Keys” is bestowed on a hotel … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, October 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Prof. Kaye CHON, Dean of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM), and Chair Professor and Walter and Wendy Kwok Family Foundation Professor in International Hospitality Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) by Prince … Read more
Moroni, Comoros, October 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Just a few months ahead of a historic event for the Union of the Comoros, the Village for the 2027 Indian Ocean Islands Games is beginning to take shape. In Moindzaza Djoumbé, on the outskirts of Moroni, the first villas are already clearly visible, and construction is … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, October 5, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit Thani College is delighted to announce that Dr. Atthawet Prougestaporn, Rector of the College, has been selected as one of four distinguished individuals worldwide to receive the prestigious Fellow of THE-ICE 2026 award. On 29 September 2026, he travelled to Brig, Switzerland, to formally receive the … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, October 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok invites guests to celebrate Loy Krathong on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, from 6:00 PM. With four distinct dining experiences along the Chao Phraya River, the evening brings together festive cuisine, live entertainment, Thai traditions and a spectacular fireworks display. At Thara … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, October 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, Thailand’s first and Asia Pacific’s largest Moxy hotel, has been awarded the 4-Leaf Green Leaf Sustainability Standard for Hotels by the Green Leaf Foundation, marking a new milestone in the hotel’s commitment to more responsible hospitality. The certification follows an assessment of the hotel’s … Read more