Extraordinary Travel Festival Announces Roberto Helou As Speaker

Bangkok, Thailand, December 01, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), the leading gathering of the world’s most adventurous and accomplished travelers, is excited to announce Roberto Helou, known online as Explorob, as a featured speaker for ETF III, scheduled for October 22–25, 2026 in Bangkok. Roberto Helou is a French-Lebanese cyclist, filmmaker, … Read more

BWH Hotels Expands in Vietnam with Best Western Premier Imperial Dalat

Dalat, Vietnam, November 29, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, expands its portfolio in Vietnam with the opening of Best Western Premier Imperial Dalat, a brand-new upscale hotel that puts guests in the heart of an enchanting destination known as the … Read more

INDDEE Awarded 2 MICHELIN Stars for 2026

Bangkok, Thailand, November 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / These were shocking, yet incredible and overwhelming news that caught with us today. INDDEE garnered Two Michelin Stars in today’s (November 27, 2025) prestigious Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 Award Ceremony. This recognition comes only two years after we opened our doors and marks a milestone we never … Read more

ICCA and Destination Canada Release Sustainability Survey Report

Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / ICCA and Destination Canada have unveiled The State of Sustainability in Associations Report, revealing that while global associations increasingly value sustainability, many still struggle to turn commitment into measurable action. According to the study, 66% of international associations now rate sustainability as very or extremely important, up … Read more

PATA and CWP Team Up to Produce Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose

Bangkok, Thailand, November 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is partnering with Content With Purpose (CWP) to produce Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose – an inspiring new digital series celebrating how tourism across the Asia Pacific region can drive a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable future. Tourism is one of … Read more

Embassy Room La Marina Refines Its Coastal Italian Identity With New Chef Alessio Banchero

Bangkok, Thailand, November 27, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Park Hyatt Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Alessio Banchero as the new Chef de Cuisine at Embassy Room La Marina, the hotel’s Coastal Italian restaurant. Hailing from Genoa, Italy, Chef Alessio brings over two decades of culinary expertise to elevate the dining experience … Read more

PATA and Sanya to Host Global Experience Ambassadors to Envision a “Future Coastline”

Bangkok, Thailand, November 27, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event, themed “Coastal Tourism: Symbiosis and Development of Nature and Culture,” will be held in Sanya, Hainan from November 18 to 20, 2025. Tourism professionals from around the world, officials of international organisations, and guests from Chinese cities will convene in … Read more

UN Tourism Welcomes G20 Leaders Recognition and Strong Support for Tourism

Madrid, Spain, November 27, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / G20 Leaders have recognized the contribution of tourism to shared prosperity and sustainability at the first Summit held in Africa under the Presidency of South Africa. The G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders’ Declaration includes an important set of commitments to advance tourism as a key driver of … Read more

UN Tourism Presents Ulysses Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sector to Professor Larry Dwyer

Sydney, Australia, November 27, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has presented Professor Larry Dwyer with the prestigious Ulysses Prize in recognition of his commitment to using knowledge to guide action and creating lasting, positive change. The prize was awarded during a special ceremony at the University of Technology Sydney, where he serves as Professor … Read more

Chit Chaat Brings Punjabi Hospitality and Late-Night Rhythm to Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The city’s dining scene just got a little more loud. Chit Chaat, the city’s newest Indian restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 24, is here to prove that not every meal needs to whisper. It’s where conversation comes spiced, cocktails come with opinions, and Punjabi warmth meets Bangkok’s appetite … Read more