Macao, Macao SAR, October 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / How does the global tourism economy turn its scale and reach into a force for lasting transformation? The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) will return to its founding city Macao, China, from 15 to 17 October 2026. Bringing together political and business leaders, academic elites, … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 2, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / How would you feel, as a hotel guest, if you raised an issue and it was dealt with by a robotic worker? This increasingly realistic scenario is the setting for recent research by the SHTM’s Professor Janelle Chan and Professor YooHee Hwang. They provide … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, October 1, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of leaders in the global wellness economy, takes place November 10–13 at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand. With longevity recently redefining the wellness space and quickly becoming a multi-billion-dollar market and a new consumer mindset, the conference will explore the … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 30, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) have formalised an organisational partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a framework for greater collaboration in tourism research, knowledge exchange and professional engagement. The partnership is intended to … Read more
New York, United States, September 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced that the Republic of Kenya has signed the DCO Charter on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), becoming a Signatory Member and marking an important step toward completing its accession as a … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The MICHELIN Guide today unveils its 2026 MICHELIN Key hotel selection, recognizing the most outstanding hotel experiences around the world. Following months of anonymous inspections and evaluations, the global selection now features 2,832 MICHELIN Key hotels across 79 countries, including 155 Three MICHELIN Keys, 657 Two MICHELIN … Read more
Dili, Timor-Leste, September 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism generated an estimated USD 62.5 million in direct expenditure for Timor-Leste in 2025, supported by high visitor satisfaction and strong intentions to recommend and revisit the country. The results are detailed in the January–December 2025 International Visitor Survey (IVS), released by the Pacific Tourism Organisation … Read more
London, United Kingdom, September 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / As founder Elio Epifani marks a quarter-century since building the device the tourism industry laughed at, Vox Group marks 25 years of changing how groups travel, alongside a major update to its AI-powered guiding platform, Aura, now live in 200 languages. It Started with a Laugh … Read more
New York, United States, September 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on digital economy development and responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. The MoU was signed by UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA … Read more
New York, United States, September 25, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 convened leaders in New York for high-level working sessions to advance solutions that no single actor or sector can deliver alone. The discussions took place amid fast-evolving economic, technological and geopolitical dynamics, as well as wider … Read more