Baku, Azerbaijan, October 30, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen Azerbaijan’s presence in Asia Pacific travel markets, develop source market opportunities, and encourage tourism exchange between Azerbaijan and the region. The agreement was signed in Baku … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The TOP25 Restaurants Thailand Awards 2026 brought together the country’s vibrant culinary community to celebrate outstanding restaurants, chefs and dining experiences, announcing the latest rankings for Bangkok and Phuket & Southern Thailand. In his opening remarks, Mr. Salanroj Sutaschuto, Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Thailand Convention … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / A different side of The China House comes to life after dark. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok introduces The China House After Hours, a new monthly series that transforms the restaurant into a lively social house, bringing together Chinese flavours, cocktails, music and theatrical encounters inspired by the charm … Read more

Chiang Mai, Thailand, October 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Forget the all-you-can-eat buffet. Meliá Chiang Mai has unveiled a different kind of indulgence, beckoning spa-goers to feast on a selection of massages and treatments as part of its new Wellness Spa Buffet at YHI Spa. The wellness journey allows guests to mix and match treatments … Read more

Mashatu, Botswana, October 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve and Euphorbia Mashatu have been recognised in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking fourth among the World’s Best Resorts in the Rest of Africa category.  Pambele Beach House in Mozambique has also been recognised in the Central and Eastern Africa category. … Read more

Macao, China, October 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2026 (“GTEF” or the “Forum”) concluded successfully. The event achieved fruitful outcomes, bringing together around 1,300 government officials, representatives from international organizations, business leaders, experts, scholars, and journalists from over 20 countries and regions. Live broadcasts of the Forum … Read more

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 22, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Hotels play an indispensable role in environmental stewardship. Yet how new technologies can actually translate into green hotel management is not straightforward. Taking their cue from sociological approaches, the SHTM’s Ms Sherry D.B. Mi, Professor Dan Wang and Professor Qu Xiao shine new light … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Khun Pawasut (Khun Pierce) a highly respected former Chief Operating Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Technology Officer at one of Thailand’s leading financial security firms, has announced a bold career transition with the launch of his new jewelry company, Prenora. Driven by a lifelong passion for … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mezzaluna by lebua welcomes Chef Olivier Chaignon of three-MICHELIN-starred L’Osier in Tokyo for an exclusive two-night collaboration with Chef Ryuki Kawasaki of two-MICHELIN-starred Mezzaluna, taking place on 13 and 14 November 2026. Entitled “The Willow & The Moon“, the collaboration brings together two distinguished culinary perspectives, both … Read more

Macao, China, October 18, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 (“GTEF”) grandly commenced on 16 October at the MGM Theater at MGM COTAI. Returning to Macao, its founding host city, under the theme “Crisis · Resilience · Evolution — Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future” , … Read more