Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / A new study explores the rising appeal of small ship cruising amid growing demand for more immersive, experience-led travel. Offering exclusive journeys aboard vessels carrying fewer than 1,000 passengers, small ship cruises are well-positioned to benefit from this shift. The opportunity is already evident in capacity growth, … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Raimon Land Public Company Limited (RML), Thailand’s leading developer of luxury and ultra-luxury real estate, announces a new signing with Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, to introduce SLS Residences Phuket Kamala, an ultra-luxury standalone branded residential project on Phuket’s prestigious Millionaire’s Mile. SLS Residences Phuket, expected … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), the world’s premier gathering for extreme travelers and global explorers, is proud to announce the first confirmed panelist for its Video Content Creation Panel at ETF III, taking place October 22–25, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Additional panelists will be announced in the … Read more
Manila, Philippines, April 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Philippines will host the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu City on May 6–8, convening Southeast Asian leaders to advance regional cooperation, economic resilience, and sustainability under the Philippine Chairship, anchored on the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” The upcoming Summit in May will … Read more
Dili, Timor-Leste, April 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / TT TasiFest has announced Indonesian music legend Iwan Fals as a headline act for its 2026 edition, reinforcing Timor-Leste’s cultural positioning within Southeast Asia and supporting its growing engagement with the ASEAN region. Set for 29–30 May 2026, the festival will welcome one of Southeast Asia’s most … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce that PATA Travel Mart 2027 is going to be organised in Macao, China, from September 20–22, 2027. The event will be hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), one of the Association’s longest-standing collaborators. “For the … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, April 27, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Hotels have an indispensable role in reducing society’s environmental footprint. Professor Dan Wang, Dr Mei Yang and Dr Zhiming Deng of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently published a study exploring how third parties … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, April 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The GSTC2026 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference took place from 21 to 24 April in Phuket, Thailand, at the Royal Phuket City Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. The event brought together tourism professionals, destination representatives, academics, and sustainability experts from around the world to discuss key … Read more
Madrid, Spain, April 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The United States remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025, but is losing market share according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Research, sponsored by its Lead Research Partner, Chase Travel. While 2025 saw the best year ever … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, April 26, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Siam Paragon, a world-class destination and the preferred choice for both Thai and international visitors, continues to reinforce its commitment to creating extraordinary experiences and promoting sustainable living. The mall proudly presents “NEXTOPIA Local Harvest Coffee Fest 2026,” taking place from April 23 to May 12, 2026, … Read more