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, […]
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, […]
Bangkok, Thailand, December 26, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Celebrate the joy of the festive season with the Festive Flavours Set Menu, a specially curated 3-course dining experience at Plate Restaurant. Each dish is crafted with a touch of seasonal warmth, perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and memorable moments with loved ones. Begin your meal with Poached […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam, December 25, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Alma Resort Cam Ranh, a remarkable 30-hectare property overlooking Long Beach, has been lauded as Vietnam’s Best Integrated Resort in the Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025. Alma also received a Highly Recommended distinction in this year’s Best Family-Friendly Resort award category. The winners of the Gourmet Vietnam […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]