Madrid, Spain, February 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) held recently a high-level meeting in Madrid, bringing together global industry leaders, ministers and senior policymakers to examine investment challenges and opportunities across the Travel & Tourism sector worldwide. The meeting was led by Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of … Read more
Manila, Philippines, February 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines unveiled the official anthem and music video (MTV) for ASEAN 2026, marking a defining moment in its Chairship of the regional bloc under the theme Navigating Our Future, Together. Carrying the unifying message of One Vision, One Ocean, the anthem delivers a stirring call for … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to once again endorse the Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 (RAYS 2026), held in collaboration with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), taking place in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, from June 24 – 26, 2026. Positioned as a collaborative platform for environmental … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work – and vacation. With their rapid, sophisticated responses, AI chatbots like ChatGPT offer travellers an unprecedentedly powerful tool for trip planning. However, this tool is not without limitations, especially when it comes to narrowing … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, February 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is setting a new standard for family holidays, combining five-star luxury with an array of engaging activities designed for guests of all ages. Situated on the serene Cape Panwa coastline, the resort offers an idyllic escape where families can create lasting memories … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Smiling Albino, an award-winning Bangkok-based luxury experiential travel specialist, has reached a major milestone, a quarter century of designing high-end, customized journeys across Southeast Asia. Founded in 1999 by Canadians Daniel Fraser and Scott Coates, Smiling Albino grew from its original base in Thailand into a regional … Read more
Taste a flavourful feast of premium grills, perfectly paired with your favourite brewz, an ideal way to relax after a long week. The highlight menu features Peri Peri Jheenga, Masoli Recheado, and Paneer Cafreal, complemented by a curated selection of beverages THB 1,200++ per person | Includes 2 hours of free-flow beer THB 990++ per … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / This concert in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, marks the official opening of the international cultural project “Russian Seasons” in Thailand, presenting an evening where classical tradition meets the freedom of jazz improvisation. Organised under the auspices of the Government of the Russian … Read more
Dakar, Senegal, February 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism expert and author Mouhamed Faouzou DÉME will release his latest book, The Complexity and Complementarity of Tourism, on April 4th, Senegal’s Independence Day. The book explores the interconnected nature of tourism, emphasising collaboration, sustainability, and the role of biodiversity in driving the industry forward. As part … Read more
Cape Town, South Africa, February 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / OurAfrica. Travel is Africa’s only digital trade show, and has, since its inception during the 2020 lockdown, been all about collaborations and partnerships in the spirit of Ubuntu – driven by a desire to support the greater good of the whole African tourism community in … Read more