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Bangkok, Thailand, January 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok introduces the newly and completely renovated Fitness and Wellness Centre, signalling a new chapter in the hotel’s approach to wellbeing. Conceived as a contemporary sanctuary for movement and recovery, the centre brings together performance-focused facilities with principles of balance, recovery, and mindful movement that … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, January 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced a renewed preferred partnership with data analytics company Euromonitor International, a leading independent provider of global business intelligence, market analysis, and consumer insights. PATA recognises that in a time of rapid change and uncertainty, partnerships that generate comprehensive and … Read more

Sarawak, Malaysia, January 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / In June 2026, the world’s culinary map will expand eastward to the island of Borneo, where Sarawak is preparing to host one of the most ambitious gastronomic gatherings Asia has seen. From June 18 to 21, the coastal city of Miri will become the meeting point for … Read more

Chiang Rai, Thailand, January 08, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO) have announced a new collaboration agreement to promote and support responsible travel and tourism for Jeju Island, Korea (ROK), and to establish a foundation for a future PATA event to be organised in Jeju. … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, January 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Asian destination management company Khiri Travel is now Global Sustainable Tourism Council certified in all destinations where it operates. The certification applies to all eight countries where Khiri offers services: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Khiri Travel was officially GSTC-certified on … Read more

Nairobi, Kenya, January 5, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / TOP25 Restaurants International, the global restaurant guide recognized for its independent, data-driven evaluation of restaurant excellence, today announced the official launch of TOP25 Restaurants Kenya guide and the appointment of Ms. Caroline Mwangi as Head of TOP25 Restaurants Kenya. TOP25 Restaurants International said it is setting its … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, January 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / SOURI, a contemporary French patisserie brand that seamlessly blends taste with lifestyle, continues to expand its premium dessert footprint with the opening of its first stand-alone branch on Banthat Thong Road. Introducing a distinctive “Night Café Culture” concept, the new location is envisioned as a vibrant nighttime … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, January 2, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar will serve one of the most innovative dishes in contemporary gastronomy, crafted by a leading figure in sustainable seafood who champions alternative food sources that reduce reliance on conventional seafood and do not deplete fragile ecosystems. “Plankton Rice”, a signature creation of world … Read more

Madrid, Spain, December 29, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced it is moving its head office from London to Madrid following a multi-city bidding process. Following an “extensive strategic review”, WTTC’s operating committee chose Madrid, in Spain, as the location for the organisation’s new global office. The decision, … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, December 29, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / New Year’s Eve in my 20’s used to mean loud parties, packed rooms, and a sense of forced excitement, until I realised that none of that felt like me. Long ago, I started skipping the crazy parties in favour of something more valuable and authentic: good food, … Read more