Kuching, Malaysia, August 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 PATA Gold Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. This year, 26 award categories recognise innovative campaigns and impactful initiatives across Marketing, Sustainability and Social Responsibility. Among … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, August 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie introduces a new three-course Business Lunch, offering guests the opportunity to experience the restaurant’s French fine dining in a format suited to the working day. Available from Wednesday to Friday, the menu has been created for those seeking an exceptional lunch that … Read more

Kuching, Malaysia, August 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of five additional members to its Executive Board, further strengthening the Association’s leadership and broadening representation from both the public and private sectors across the Asia Pacific region. The newly elected and appointed Executive Board … Read more

Kuching, Malaysia, August 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) officially opened today in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, bringing together over 1,100 tourism delegates from 48 countries and destinations for one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events. Hosted at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from August 18-20, PTM … Read more

Kuching, Malaysia, August 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has recognised outstanding achievements across its global network of Chapters and Student Chapters through the 2026 PATA Chapter and Student Chapter Awards, celebrating excellence, leadership, engagement and sustainability across the Pacific Asia tourism community. The awards were presented during the PATA … Read more

Kuching, Malaysia, August 19, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced Ms. Lizam Dorji, CEO of MICE Bhutan (a subsidiary of Druk Asia), as the Grand Winner of the 2026 PATA Face of the Future Award, recognising her leadership, innovation and commitment to shaping a more meaningful and sustainable future … Read more

Krabi, Thailand, August 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Tree Krabi, one of Thailand’s torchbearers in the fields of sustainability and eco-friendliness, proved its credentials once again when it took home first prize in Barista Mixology and second place in the culinary category at the “Hotel Expo Krabi Go Green 2026” challenge in Krabi on … Read more

Dili, Timor-Leste, August 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ministry of Tourism and Environment officially launched a redeveloped official tourism website, timorleste.tl on August 11, 2026, to an audience of tourism stakeholder at the Dili Convention Centre. This website establishes a modern digital gateway for international and domestic travellers seeking to discover Timor-Leste’s natural beauty, … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, August 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) of UCSI University Sarawak Campus will bring together students and emerging tourism professionals for the PATA Youth Symposium & Education in Hospitality and Tourism Forum 2026 on August 17-18 at … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, August 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the confirmed speaker line-up for the PTM Knowledge Forum 2026, taking place on August 18 at the Sheraton Kuching Hotel in Sarawak, Malaysia, alongside PATA Travel Mart 2026. Held under the theme “The Next Era: Impactful Partnerships, … Read more