Bangkok, Thailand, June 04, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), the leading gathering of the world’s most adventurous and accomplished travelers, is excited to announce Michelle Cabrera, known online as @michellegoesthere, as a featured speaker for ETF III, scheduled for October 22–25, 2026 in Bangkok. Michelle is a solo adventure traveler and … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 04, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the success of Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie, including its recent Two Michelin Star recognition and Tatler Best New Restaurant 2026 accolade, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is honoured to welcome Chef Anne-Sophie Pic back to the city for a limited engagement from 11 to 14 June 2026. … Read more
London, UK, June 04, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Climate Friendly Travel Services (CFTS), part of the SUNx Group, has launched an initiative that now makes it possible for small and medium-sized tourism businesses to take meaningful and affordable action to tackle climate change. The new initiative will highlight how their breakthrough technology platform now enables … Read more
Hanoi, Vietnam, June 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been recognised with three honours in the prestigious Best of Vietnam 2026 awards, including Le Spa du Metropole being named Vietnam’s Best Hotel Spa. The Metropole was also named one of Vietnam’s Top 20 Hotels, while angelina, its bespoke cocktail bar, whisky … Read more
London, United Kingdom, June 1, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / American Express today announces a partnership with ALL Accor, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme, in the UK, enabling eligible UK Cardmembers to transfer Membership Rewards® points to the ALL Accor loyalty programme. The partnership enhances the travel experience for eligible UK American Express® Cardmembers – … Read more
Mahé, Seychelles, June 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Office of the President has announced the appointment of Vesna Rakić as Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), effective 15 May 2026. The reinstatement of the Seychelles Tourism Board marks a major milestone in the Government’s efforts to strengthen the governance, international promotion, … Read more
Singapore, June 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Asia Pacific has emerged as the highest growth region for the global travel industry, bolstered by a growing middle class and increasing demand for leisure and corporate travel. For travel brands, the opportunity in the Asian market is significant but complex. Having a strong product or offering alone … Read more
Koh Samui, Thailand, June 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Three days of competitive racing and changing wind conditions have set up an exciting battle at the 23rd Samui Regatta, Thailand’s premier sailing event. The IRC Open Class has delivered close racing across five races, featuring some of the region’s top sailors and yachts. A standout … Read more
Singapore, June 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / In late 2025, Apple released its latest iteration of the AirPods, featuring live translation capabilities. Users can wear the device to understand spoken foreign languages in real time when travelling, helping them overcome the communication barrier. Innovations like these are made possible by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, June 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook published today. Nearly nine in ten chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the coming year, but only 13% think there could … Read more