Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement … Read more
Cape Town, South Africa, March 15, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Long Run will be hosting its third Virtual Impact Show on 25 March 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, sustainability experts and impact-driven tourism businesses from around the world to explore how to better accelerate credible impact across its 4C framework, namely Conservation, Community, Culture … Read more
Hue, Vietnam, March 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Fusion announces the opening of Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection, a new luxury hotel located in the heart of Hue City in central Vietnam. The opening marks another milestone in Fusion’s successful expansion into some of the region’s most alluring destinations. Set on the southern … Read more
Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / LAY Beach Club, which has already established a reputation as “the place to be” on Pattaya’s shoreline, is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary with Spanish flair and fare. Situated on Beach Road on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, the vibrant venue will host “Sabores … Read more
Zambia, South Luangwa, March 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Carmines River Lodge will be launching in July 2026 in Zambia’s South Luangwa, comprising three elegant two-bedroom villas, each with private vehicle. The lodge will soft launch in June for the trade and media. The lodge’s avian name is a celebration of the property’s unique location which … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Massilia Bangkok is honored to announce that it has been named Best Pizzeria in Thailand 2026 by the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific Awards — marking the restaurant’s fifth national title and fourth consecutive win since 2021. Massilia also earned recognition as the 6th Best Pizzeria … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Plate Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit presents this month’s culinary highlight, “Steamed Seafood Curry Custard in Young Coconut,” celebrating the delicate artistry of Thai flavours with elegant simplicity. This comforting classic brings together plump prawns, tender squid, and fresh mussels blended with fragrant Thai red curry … Read more
Siem Reap, Cambodia, March 11, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor has appointed Memo Hernandez as its new Executive Chef overseeing the 94-year-old luxury hotel’s storied culinary programme, including a one-of-a-kind temple dinner at the ancient archeological park of Angkor. Chef Memo, who was born in Costa Rica, brings to Raffles more than … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, March 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / L’Arôme by the Sea introduces a new dégustation menu that reaffirms its commitment to contemporary French coastal gastronomy, guided by Executive Chef Maksym Chukanov and inspired by the Andaman Sea. The menu is conceived around seafood in its entirety, with a deliberate emphasis on whole-fish utilization. Each … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Board of Directors of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has reappointed Suvimol Thanasarakij (Dee) as Executive Director for a new two-year term beginning in mid-March 2026, following an open international recruitment process, with shortlisted candidates interviewed by the MTCO Board in February 2026. “I am … Read more