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
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
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
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
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
Palma, Spain, December 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / It has now been confirmed that Alain St. Ange of the mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles and the globally respected tourism leader who was the former Seychelles minister, will be recognised at the Clevenard Global Authors’ Recognition Ceremony & Leaders’ Business Networking Forum from 27–30 August 2026. … Read more
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital, has appointed David Eldridge as its new Executive Chef, as the historic property continues to elevate its fine-dining programme. Chef David brings more than two decades of international luxury experience across eight countries, including the … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, December 15, 2025/ TRAVELINDEX / The Hari Hong Kong has achieved ‘EarthCheck Silver status’ in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific … Read more
Albuquerque, United States, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As the U.S. tourism industry seeks new growth drivers, Indigenous tourism is entering a new and more confident chapter, gaining international attention. The 27th American Indigenous Tourism Association (“the Association” hereafter) annual conference, a flagship event for Native nations, gathered over 300 attendees. What emerged was … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Rangoon Tea House (RTH) officially celebrated the launch of its newest branch at ICONSIAM with two intimate VIP & Media preview events on 27 November and 1 December 2025, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion in Thailand. The opening introduced guests to the Modern Burmese … Read more