Raising a Glass to China’s Wine Market

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 16, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As wine consumption in Europe declines, Asia is picking up the baton. In particular, Chinese consumers are importing a growing volume of wines from around the world, but little is known about how country of origin influences their decisions. This is the research gap … Read more

Two Raffles Hotels in Cambodia Awarded MICHELIN Keys

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 16, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor are among just 10 hotels in Cambodia to be recognised with MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural edition in the Southeast Asian country. Raffles Hotel Le Royal is “Phnom Penh’s top hotel by far,” the editors … Read more

Discover Authentic Flavours this Vegetarian Festival at Wah Lok

Bangkok, Thailand, October 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit invites you to celebrate the Vegetarian Festival with a specially curated menu at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, proudly recognized by the Michelin Guide for four consecutive years (2022–2025). From 21 – 29 October 2025, discover a variety of dishes crafted by Executive Chinese … Read more

Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, October 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most Michelin-starred French female chef, ushers in a new chapter of culinary excellence in Bangkok. Anne-Sophie Pic is renowned for her bold vision and pioneering approach to gastronomy. Guided by her philosophy of Suffusion, a style that reveals itself through delicate aromatic layers … Read more

Art Basel Qatar Announces 87 Galleries for Inaugural Edition in February 2026

Doha, Qatar, October 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Art Basel Qatar will feature 84 artist presentations by 87 galleries when the fair debuts in Doha next February. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, the fair – Art Basel’s fifth globally – will be held from 5-7 February 2026 (with Preview Days … Read more

Honoring a Legacy – Jim Thompson X Baan Krua Collaboration Celebrates the Origins of Thai Silk

Bangkok, Thailand, October 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Jim Thompson X Baan Krua Collection honors the legacy of Jim Thompson, paying tribute to its historic relationship with the Baan Krua weaving community in Bangkok that has been at the heart of the Jim Thompson story since the 1950s. Created in collaboration with Niphon Manuthas, … Read more

Asia-Pacific Unveils its Potential for a Stronger and Smarter Growth

Guilin, China, October 12, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The 19th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook gathered key sector stakeholders from governmental institutions, private sector and academia to explore the need for research and data driven policies to build a smart and sustainable tourism ecosystem. Organized by UN Tourism and the Pacific Asia … Read more

UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East

Madrid, Spain, October 12, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks for tourism across the region. Strengthening Legal Frameworks for Tourism The Tourism Law Observatory for … Read more

A Quarter Century of Culinary Excellence: The 25th World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, October 10, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Bangkok has long established itself as a serious player on the global culinary stage, but the week of September 22–28, 2025, elevated the city to unprecedented heights. The 25th Annual World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok wasn’t merely an event; it was a unique moment that … Read more

Alma Resort in Southern Vietnam Launches Family-Friendly Alma Discovery Camp

Cam Ranh, Vietnam, October 9, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Alma, the family-friendly beachfront resort in southern Vietnam, recently introduced Alma Discovery Camp, a new recreation and educational facility designed to connect children with nature, farm animals and sustainable agriculture. Located near the award-winning resort’s Nursery Garden, the camp, which is aimed at kids between ages … Read more