Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism moves billions of people every year, supports hundreds of millions of jobs and drives trade across the global economy. Yet the data used to measure its true impact has often struggled to keep pace with the rapid growth and transformation of the sector. Closing this gap […]
Madrid, Spain, March 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity […]
Stockholm, Sweden, March 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Candela’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second manufacturing facility to scale production of its groundbreaking hydrofoiling P-12 ferries and meet growing global demand. The round brings Candela’s total capital raised to €129 million since its […]
Dili, Timor-Leste, March 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Two upcoming world-class tourism events and additional flights to Malaysia and Australia, are expected to further enhance Timor-Leste’s reputation as one of the top countries in the world to visit in 2026. 2026 TASIFEST MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL Tasifest is one of the most anticipated cultural events […]
Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The PATA Foundation today announces the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure that the next generation across Asia Pacific is equipped with the skills needed to build sustainable and thriving careers in tourism and […]
Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement […]
Cape Town, South Africa, March 15, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Long Run will be hosting its third Virtual Impact Show on 25 March 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, sustainability experts and impact-driven tourism businesses from around the world to explore how to better accelerate credible impact across its 4C framework, namely Conservation, Community, Culture […]
Hue, Vietnam, March 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Fusion announces the opening of Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection, a new luxury hotel located in the heart of Hue City in central Vietnam. The opening marks another milestone in Fusion’s successful expansion into some of the region’s most alluring destinations. Set on the southern […]
Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / LAY Beach Club, which has already established a reputation as “the place to be” on Pattaya’s shoreline, is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary with Spanish flair and fare. Situated on Beach Road on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, the vibrant venue will host “Sabores […]
Zambia, South Luangwa, March 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Carmines River Lodge will be launching in July 2026 in Zambia’s South Luangwa, comprising three elegant two-bedroom villas, each with private vehicle. The lodge will soft launch in June for the trade and media. The lodge’s avian name is a celebration of the property’s unique location which […]