Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, will convene the inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai from 13 to 15 October 2026. Opportunity-driven and future-oriented, the meeting will provide a platform for emerging and established … Read more
Macao, China, October 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2026, scheduled for 15 to 17 October, officially announced today a selection of core speakers and key agenda highlights for this year’s edition. Under the theme “Crisis · Resilience · Evolution — Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, October 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, has joined forces with architect, interior designer, artist and landscape architect Bill Bensley to launch Wild, an exclusive collection inspired by the wildlife and stories of the rainforests in Southeast Asia. The collaboration brings together Bensley’s imaginative visual … Read more
Waterberg, South Africa, October 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Condé Nast Traveler US has just announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Nsele Private Game Reserve proudly making its debut on the “World’s Best Resorts 2026” in the South Africa category. Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers … Read more
Orlando, Florida, United States, October 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Families looking for a fun, free day out this October half-term can tee off at Visit Orlando’s limited-time Play Your Way to Orlando mini golf experience at Westfield Stratford City, including the chance to win an unforgettable family holiday to Orlando, Theme Park Capital of … Read more
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