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TAT invites you to Participate in Workation Paradise Throughout Thailand

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Experience a unique and unforgettable work-travel opportunity with the Workation Paradise in Thailand under the project Workation Paradise Throughout Thailand. This project aims to make Thailand into a haven for workers, including digital nomads and remote employees, by providing comprehensive facilities such as comfortable accommodations, dining options, suitable workspaces, and, most importantly, high-speed internet for … Read more

Fusion Hotel Group Acquired by Founder of SC Capital Partners

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Fusion Hotel Group, a leading wellness-inspired hospitality brand and management company based in Ho Chi Minh City, has been acquired by Mr. Suchad Chiaranussati, Founder and Chairman of SC Capital Partners, as well as the owner of Hotel Management Japan (HMJ), one of Japan’s … Read more

Anantara Veli Empowers the Women of Culinary with Guest Chef Series

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Veligandu South Male Atoll, Maldives, March 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / An adult-only sanctuary set amid crystalline lagoon waters, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort unveils an inspired celebration of culinary artistry with its fourth Michelin Star Guest Chef Series, featuring an exceptional all-female lineup. Set within the tranquil beauty of the Maldives, acclaimed chefs from around … Read more

Travelindex Announces Global Expansion of AI-Powered TOP25 Series

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London, United Kingdom, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the successful Asian launch of TOP25destinations, the world’s first AI-powered travel guide ecosystem, Travelindex Group is proud to announce its official global expansion. Led by the industry visionary Founder and CEO Bernard Metzger, the rollout of the TOP25 Restaurants and TOP25 Hotels series aims to … Read more

UN Tourism Strengthens Tourism Measurement in Global Economic System

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Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism moves billions of people every year, supports hundreds of millions of jobs and drives trade across the global economy. Yet the data used to measure its true impact has often struggled to keep pace with the rapid growth and transformation of the sector. Closing this gap … Read more

WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector at Least US$600 Million Per Day

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Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity … Read more

World Travel & Tourism Council Welcomes Pernod Ricard as Industry Partner

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Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Pernod Ricard as its newest industry partner, further strengthening the Council’s network of leading organisations supporting the strategic development of the global travel & tourism sector. Headquartered in Paris, Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in … Read more

Flying Electric Vessel Maker Candela Raises €30M Amid Soaring Oil Prices

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Stockholm, Sweden, March 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its groundbreaking hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its … Read more

Upcoming Events & New Flights to Enhance Timor-Leste’s Tourism Attractiveness

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Dili, Timor-Leste, March 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Two upcoming world-class tourism events and additional flights to Malaysia and Australia, are expected to further enhance Timor-Leste’s reputation as one of the top countries in the world to visit in 2026. 2026 TASIFEST MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL Tasifest is one of the most anticipated cultural events … Read more

PATA Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees

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Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The PATA Foundation today announces the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure that the next generation across Asia Pacific is equipped with the skills needed to build sustainable and thriving careers in tourism and … Read more