Major Hotel Group Commits to Cage-Free Eggs Across Southeast Asia

Bangkok, Thailand, July 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Hotels across Asia are increasingly stepping up to meet global animal welfare standards, and ONYX Hospitality Group is the latest to join this growing movement. After dialogue with Sinergia Animal, an international animal protection NGO working in the Global South, ONYX Hospitality Group has committed to transitioning … Read more

Rome to Welcome the World for WTTC’s 25th Global Summit

Rome, Italy, July 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / This September, the eyes of the global Travel & Tourism sector will turn to Rome as Italy hosts the 25th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit, the most influential event on the global tourism calendar. Taking place from 28-30 September at the … Read more

Jim Thompson Unveils New Store and Silk Café at ICONSIAM

Bangkok, Thailand, July 18, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson expands its lifestyle portfolio with the launch of its first-ever Silk Café within a retail store, now open at the brand’s new 280-sqm store at ICONSIAM. Situated on the M Floor within SIAM Takashimaya, this opening pairs fashion with flavor in one of Bangkok’s most … Read more

MGTO and DASTA Awarded Grand Title Winners of the 2025 PATA Gold Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, July 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 PATA Gold Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. This year, 20 winners were recognised across two broad categories — Marketing, and Sustainability and Social Responsibility — … Read more

Hyatt Asia Pacific Launches “Be More Foodie. Be More Fulfilled.”

Kowloon, Hong Kong, July 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Asia Pacific is announcing a food and beverage campaign “Be More Foodie. Be More Fulfilled.” at 75 restaurants and bars across 16 Hyatt properties in Singapore and Thailand. “With our ‘Be More Foodie. Be More Fulfilled.’ campaign, we invite diners to travel through their tastebuds … Read more

Hyatt Regency Koh Samui welcomes William Talbot as executive chef

Koh Samui, Thailand, July 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Regency Koh Samui is delighted to introduce William Talbot as our new executive chef, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s culinary journey. With over 20 years of experience, Chef William brings together his expertise and a genuine passion for the art of gastronomy. Originating … Read more

Rasik Local Kitchen X FishHouse Restaurant & Bar – A Celebration of Bold Flavors and Local Finds

Koh Samui, Thailand, July 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Kimpton Kitalay Samui, the idyllic island resort on Koh Samui’s pristine Choeng Mon Beach, is inviting its cherished guests and visiting diners to embark on a culinary journey from Chiang Mai, the ancient walled city in the jungle-clad mountains of Northern Thailand, to Koh Samui, the … Read more

Minor Hotels Introduces Four Hotel Brands in Strategic Portfolio Expansion

Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 properties across 57 countries, announces the strategic expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, including the group’s first soft brands. The newly launched brands will support Minor Hotels’ … Read more

lebua at State Tower Named Among the World’s Top Hotels

Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel + Leisure today announces the results of its annual World’s Best Awards recognizing lebua at State Tower, the iconic vertical destination encompassing sophisticated accommodations and global cuisine, as #3 in Bangkok and #72 in the world for the hotels category. This top ranking within the prestigious … Read more

PATA and Visa Launch First-Ever SME Tourism Training in Mainland China

Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with PATA’s Premier Partner Visa, will host a capacity-building training in Beijing, China this week to support small and medium-sized travel and tourism enterprises (SMEs). This workshop aims to equip businesses with practical knowledge to improve their digital visibility, … Read more