Bangkok, Thailand, May 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the ratification of newly elected Board members during the PATA Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju, Korea (ROK). The newly elected Board members will serve alongside the Association’s ongoing Board members, … Read more
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal unveils Mindy’s, a pop-up speakeasy inspired by the glamour and intrigue of 1920s-1940s New York. Bringing a touch of vintage sophistication to the heart of Phnom Penh, Mindy’s captures the spirit of a bygone era through an immersive setting of … Read more
Pemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, May 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Waterfall Retreat, a new purpose-driven destination located on Pemba Island, Zanzibar, has officially launched, introducing an innovative model that combines hospitality, volunteering, and long-term social impact. At a time when global travel trends are shifting towards more meaningful and responsible experiences, Waterfall Retreat offers a … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, May 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / This World Cocktail Month, Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery Collection takes the art of mixology beyond the cocktail glass, introducing a bold culinary experience where innovative cocktails meet Michelin-starred gastronomy. As part of a worldwide MGallery Collection campaign, the boutique resort nestled in the Patong Hills … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TOP25 Restaurants, an artificial intelligence-powered travel ranking system that provides travel guidance on a variety of attractions. Signed by Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO of PATA, and Bernard Metzger, Founder and Chairman of TOP25 … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Filtrum Inc., a health- and sustainability-driven company focused on addressing the growing challenge of microplastic contamination in bottled water. The signing was held during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026) on … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the China Chamber of Tourism (CCT) announce a new strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is a step towards strengthened tourism-related cooperation between China and the Asia Pacific region. The MoU was … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026), organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), convened over 550 delegates from over 35 destinations—China, India, Maldives, Hong Kong SAR, and UAE—at Lahan Hotel, Pohang, and HICO, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. During the press conference, PATA CEO Noor Ahmad … Read more
Gyeongju, Korea (ROK), May 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Henry Oh, Chairman, Global Tours Ltd. has been elected as the Chair of the Association, following ratification at the PATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 12. Following his appointment as PATA Chair, Oh … Read more
Bali, Indonesia, May 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / ONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with PT Nelayan Development SPV for SONO Felice Bali Canggu, a 90-room upper upscale lifestyle hotel set to open in July 2028. The signing marks another strategic step in SONO’s expansion across Indonesia, reinforcing its … Read more