Bangkok, Thailand, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / On 20 February 2026, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya paid a visit to the royal exhibition and display of local wisdom on Thai textile and the community handicrafts of the South at Suratthani Rajabhat University, Surat Thani province. The exhibition is part of the “Fun … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, has released its science-based model for delivering a 30% net conservation gain (NCG) across its regenerative destinations by 2040 – and is making the framework publicly available for global adoption. “From the beginning, we … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) invites tourism professionals and organisations to participate in the PATA Gold Awards 2026, an award programme focusing on celebrating exceptional achievements across various sectors within the Asia Pacific travel industry. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “With more than four decades … Read more
Madrid, Spain, March 1, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Since its launch in 2021, Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism attracted more than 1,000 applications from 100 countries. Today, the Network brings together 319 rural destinations worldwide, including more than 230 villages recognized as Best Tourism Villages and 83 taking part in the Upgrade Programme, representing … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 28,2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome LAMH Management Asia (Luxury Atelier Maison Happiness) as its newest Global Member. Operating across Asia and the United States, LAMH Management Asia is a premier strategic advisory firm dedicated to transforming non-performing assets into high-yield luxury destinations. … Read more
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