Boracay, Philippines, April 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond Boracay, with Coron set to open next year and Siargao to follow. The move marks a clear next phase for the independent Filipino brand, as it evolves from a single standout property into a carefully curated, multi-island portfolio shaped by a […]
Pattaya, Thailand, April 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / A French national with more than a decade’s experience in food and beverage leadership roles across Asia, Europe and the Middle East has been appointed Meliá Pattaya Hotel’s director of food and beverage. Paul-Edouard Gillard has joined the 234-room Meliá Pattaya to oversee commercial F&B strategy, restaurant […]
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, April 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tembe Elephant Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal will be hosting another of its popular “Vanishing Giants of Africa” Elephant Workshops in October 2026. Join renowned elephant expert Dr. Johan Marais from 4-8 October 2026 for an immersive safari experience to explore elephants’ social structures, behaviour, musth, […]
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Binh Minh Urban Construction Investment, JSC for SONO Belle Hanoi Old Quarter, marking the brand’s first city hotel in Vietnam’s capital and reinforcing its growing presence in the country. Scheduled to open in Q4 […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / As part of its 75th anniversary year, Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, hosted an exclusive appreciation dinner at Moonlight Hall, Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter, bringing together a group of 75 invited guests, including key partners, valued customers, and long-standing supporters who have contributed […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / City Dynamic presents A House in the Making, a film that brings together the creative teams behind Upper House Residences Bangkok and The Wireless Residences by Upper House. The film offers a considered look at the thinking, craft, and collaboration behind the first Upper House branded residences […]
Malta, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Malta is one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the European Union. As of 2024, its estimated population is 563,443, resulting in a density of approximately 1.7 inhabitants per-km². Malta’s tourism revenue growth is one of the highest among southern Mediterranean destinations. In 2024, it […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to build a new global data and AI platform from the ground up in partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte, marking a major acceleration of the group’s long-term digital transformation strategy. Global partnership with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte […]
London, United Kingdom, April 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Lalique Beauty, part of the Lalique Group, rooted in the heritage of the iconic Lalique crystal house, has enlisted the expertise of DS Smith, an International Paper Company, and leading global provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, to design and manufacture folding boxes and inserts in […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Set along the banks of the River of Kings, Baan Phraya begins a new chapter in its distinguished culinary story. Once the residence of Phraya Mahai Savan and Khunying Luean Mahai Savan, the century-old house was known for its gracious gatherings, where Thai nobility and visiting dignitaries were […]