Bangkok, Thailand, December 16, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Extraordinary Travel Festival, the premier event celebrating the art and spirit of exploration, is thrilled to announce that Tommy Sabbatical, the renowned YouTuber and global adventurer, was a surprise speaker at this year’s event in Bangkok. Sabbatical had been arrested and then detained for over two … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 16, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Bangkok’s Riverside recently witnessed the exciting launch of the latest dining experience – OXBO Bangkok – a “Bound By Nature” concept restaurant by the Hilton Group and the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Hosting the star-studded grand opening with the Chao Phraya River as backdrop … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Netherlands, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Information and B. Grimm Group Ltd., will present a concert titled “Sound of the Seasons” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21st, at the Thailand Cultural … Read more
Hanoi, Vietnam, December 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 123-year-old luxury icon in the Vietnamese capital, was recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 72 best hotels and resorts in the world in the U.S. magazine’s prestigious Gold List 2025. Metropole Hanoi, the only hotel in Vietnam to win … Read more
Bangkok, December 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Step into the magic of the festive season with the Michelin-starred Blue by Alain Ducasse, where exquisite craftsmanship meets the joy of giving. Elevate your holiday traditions this year with an exclusive collection of luxury festive hampers thoughtfully curated to spread love, joy, and a touch of indulgence. … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 11, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson Farm welcomes visitors once again as it opens for the season on December 7, transforming its sprawling 600-rai grounds into a winter wonderland where art meets nature. Against a backdrop of cool breezes and endless rice fields, visitors can discover the rich heritage of Isan … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, December 12, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Global trade is poised to hit an all-time high of nearly $33 trillion in 2024, with a $1 trillion increase largely driven by a 7% rise in services trade. Developing economies face slower trade growth, but high-growth sectors like information and communication technology (ICT) and apparel offer … Read more
Cam Ranh, Vietnam, December 13, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Alma Resort Cam Ranh has taken out first place in three global categories of this year’s UK-based Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards, named “Best Beach/Coastal Hotel”, “Best Hotel for Families” and “Best Hotel for Sustainability”. In the readers’ choice contest, Alma Resort was also voted … Read more
Danang, Vietnam, December 12, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Efforts to market Central Vietnam’s golf offerings in Australia are paying dividends, with clubs across the Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) reporting significant growth in Australian golfers’ rounds played. Montgomerie Links, a cornerstone of the region’s golf scene, has seen a 20% increase in rounds from Australian visitors … Read more
Basingstoke, United Kingdom, December 11, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Getting Out tells how Ukraine’s cricketers escaped from Russia’s invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainians took themselves to the front line. The book also holds many light-hearted stories about the surprising and … Read more