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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

Bangkok, Thailand, December 19, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Tower Club at lebua is proud to announce that it has been honored as World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2025 by the prestigious World Travel Awards, a global benchmark that celebrates excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. This distinguished recognition reflects Tower Club at lebua’s … Read more

Meditate with Lady Buddha in Da Nang At the towering Lady Buddha statue that presides over Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula, TIA Wellness Resort offers guests a little slice of peace, stillness, and presence. On one of the resort’s signature wellness tours, Breathe, guests leave early for a relaxing exploration of Linh Ung Pagoda, an … Read more

Palma, Spain, December 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / It has now been confirmed that Alain St. Ange of the mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles and the globally respected tourism leader who was the former Seychelles minister, will be recognised at the Clevenard Global Authors’ Recognition Ceremony & Leaders’ Business Networking Forum from 27–30 August 2026. … Read more

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the iconic luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital, has appointed David Eldridge as its new Executive Chef, as the historic property continues to elevate its fine-dining programme. Chef David brings more than two decades of international luxury experience across eight countries, including the … Read more

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, December 15, 2025/ TRAVELINDEX / The Hari Hong Kong has achieved ‘EarthCheck Silver status’ in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific … Read more

Albuquerque, United States, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / As the U.S. tourism industry seeks new growth drivers, Indigenous tourism is entering a new and more confident chapter, gaining international attention. The 27th American Indigenous Tourism Association (“the Association” hereafter) annual conference, a flagship event for Native nations, gathered over 300 attendees. What emerged was … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Rangoon Tea House (RTH) officially celebrated the launch of its newest branch at ICONSIAM with two intimate VIP & Media preview events on 27 November and 1 December 2025, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion in Thailand. The opening introduced guests to the Modern Burmese … Read more

Chiang Rai, Thailand, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 (PDMF 2025), held from December 1–3 at the Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, spotlights Chiang Rai’s uniqueness as a UNESCO Creative City of Design and culturally rich destination. Throughout the three days, the event … Read more

Montreal, Canada, December 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / IATA has released the Value of Air Transport Study for Uzbekistan, highlighting that the country’s continued focus on aviation has resulted in growing benefits in terms of jobs and economic activity. In Uzbekistan, 12,400 people are directly employed in aviation, generating USD 96.5 million in economic output, … Read more