Hong Kong SAR, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As online reviews proliferate and consumer engagement goes digital, it has never been more important for hospitality businesses to understand what motivates consumers to share visual content. The old adage that “a picture is worth a thousand words” is certainly true of the online review environment, … Read more
Alex Rayner with the Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia, Ms. Undram Chinbat. Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The MarcoPolo700 Foundation has appointed Alexander Rayner as Global Ambassador to help amplify Marco Polo’s legacy by inspiring exploration, education, and cultural exchange. Marco Polo (1254-1324) influenced global … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), the world’s premier gathering for extreme travelers and global explorers, proudly announces Jaime Alemán as a keynote speaker for ETF III, taking place October 22–25, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. Alemán is the first individual in human history to achieve a staggering trifecta of exploration: … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 22, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026, a new chapter begins, one that honours the hotel’s storied heritage while looking to the future with intention and imagination. The Kingdom’s first luxury hotel invites guests to be a part of Unfolding Legacies, a year-long programme … Read more
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / In an elegant atmosphere and with a high-level attendance, Concorde El Salam Hotel – Sharm El-Sheikh hosted the award ceremony honoring Mr. Samir Roshwan, General Manager of the hotel, with the African-Asian Union (AFASU) Award as Best Five-Star Hotel General Manager across Africa and Asia, as … Read more
Chiang Mai, Thailand, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Meliá Chiang Mai has landed a coveted spot in well-respected Australian magazine Holidays with Kids Readers’ Choice Awards, lauded as among “Thailand’s Best Family Resorts” for a third consecutive year. Meliá Chiang Mai rounded out the list of 12 Thailand hotels and resorts and was the … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, December 20, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Elephant Restaurants in Thailand, led by Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe (centre), were recently honoured with the prestigious Thai SELECT 2025 certifications, presented by Mrs. Suphajee Suthumpun, Minister of Commerce, at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant in Bangkok and … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Renowned Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founder of the internationally acclaimed Blue Elephant Group, has been featured as the master chef in “Silvia entdeckt – Thailand” (Silvia Discovers – Thailand), a high-profile travel documentary by Austrian television star Silvia Schneider, filmed on location in Phuket. Produced by … Read more
Multan, Pakistan, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, continues to elevate the hotel sector in Pakistan with the opening of the country’s inaugural Best Western Plus hotel, and the group’s first property in the vibrant Punjabi city of … Read more
Cebu, Philippines, December 18, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines is preparing to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, with Cebu confirmed as the host destination for Southeast Asia’s most influential annual tourism and travel-trade event. As ASEAN’s flagship tourism platform, ATF convenes tourism ministers, national tourism organisations, international buyers, destination marketers, hospitality groups, … Read more