Call for Entries: PATA Gold Awards 2026 Returns to Spotlight Tourism Excellence

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

UN Tourism Opens Call for Best Tourism Villages

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

LAMH Management Asia Joins WTTC

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

WTTC High-Level Meeting in Madrid Examines Global Investment Challenges

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

One Vision, One Ocean: Philippines Unveils ASEAN 2026 Anthem

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

PATA Reaffirms Support for Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 in Sarawak

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

How ChatGPT is Transforming Trip Planning

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

Sun, Sea And Slides at Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort

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

A Luxury Travel Story Powered by People  

Bangkok, Thailand, February 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Smiling Albino, an award-winning Bangkok-based luxury experiential travel specialist, has reached a major milestone, a quarter century of designing high-end, customized journeys across Southeast Asia. Founded in 1999 by Canadians Daniel Fraser and Scott Coates, Smiling Albino grew from its original base in Thailand into a regional … Read more

Unlimited Grills & Hops at NILA

Taste a flavourful feast of premium grills, perfectly paired with your favourite brewz, an ideal way to relax after a long week. The highlight menu features Peri Peri Jheenga, Masoli Recheado, and Paneer Cafreal, complemented by a curated selection of beverages THB 1,200++ per person | Includes 2 hours of free-flow beer THB 990++ per … Read more