Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / AirAsia MOVE proudly welcomes Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya as Country Representative for AirAsia MOVE in Thailand. Mr. Chattan previously served as Deputy Governor at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), where he played a pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s tourism strategies across key global markets. Widely … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, April 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the PATA Annual Summit 2027 will be hosted by the Sanya Tourism Board (STB) in Sanya, China, from May 17–19, 2027. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “The Sanya Tourism Board has been an active and … Read more
Surat Thani, Thailand, April 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines Anurak’s progress towards principles guided regenerative tourism by the ‘4Cs’ of conservation, community, culture and commerce, a framework developed … Read more
London, United Kingdom, April 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK restaurant and hospitality sector is no stranger to headwinds. From fluctuating supply costs to the lingering effects of a volatile economic climate, the industry has faced an era of unprecedented pressure. Yet, even as margins tighten, some groups are finding that the most resilient … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Red Sea Global (RSG), the real estate developer and pioneer of regenerative tourism, has secured EarthCheck’s internationally recognized Sustainable Destinations certification for The Red Sea, making it the first destination in Saudi Arabia to achieve the accolade. The certification is awarded to destinations that demonstrate leadership … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, April 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / lebua Bangkok, the world-renowned vertical destination, marked a historic milestone for Thailand as the setting for the first-ever wingsuit jump in Bangkok, in collaboration with Red Bull and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The extraordinary feat was performed by renowned wingsuit pilot Miles Daisher, bringing global … Read more
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, April 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marking a monumental step in its sustainable development and tourism ambitions, AlUla has produced more than 1 million native seedlings that will be integrated into the fabric of the Saudi destination. This undertaking, achieved through the AlUla Native Plant Nursery and Seedbank, underscores the Royal Commission … Read more
Madrid/Nairobi, March 31, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / “Recipe of Change” is the groundbreaking initiative launched today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to tackle a major global sustainability challenge: food waste. The initiative’s value is immediate and tangible, brought to life through its adoption by major global players in the tourism … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announces the release of the PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028, which shows that inbound arrivals to the Asia Pacific region are projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels from 2026 onward, with the baseline reaching 761.2 million by 2028. However, in … Read more
Manila, Philippines, March 30, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / ASEAN will continue to navigate its future together, even as the Philippines shifts preparatory meetings for its 2026 Chairship to virtual formats — a timely and necessary move in response to evolving developments in the Middle East and their impact on regional priorities, particularly energy security. President … Read more