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Seychelles, February 17, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Clevenard Open Project 2026 has announced that Dr. Alain St. Ange, a globally respected tourism leader and former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine minister in the Seychelles, will be honoured with the Clevenard Global Award 2026. This honorary, non-competitive distinction is reserved for elite individuals whose work has created a lasting worldwide impact. The award will be presented on August 30, 2026, in Alicante, Spain.

The Clevenard Global Award represents the highest level of recognition within the Clevenard platform. It celebrates outstanding excellence, leadership, and real-world impact that transcends professional titles or positions. Dr. St. Ange was selected for his significant contributions and unwavering commitment to fostering global connections and sustainable growth through tourism.

Clevenard is a global platform dedicated to transforming information into growth and success by building bridges across continents. It serves as a global marketplace for ideas, innovation, and connection, celebrating individuals who drive positive change. The Clevenard Open Project is one of its key initiatives, culminating in the recognition of leaders who embody these values.

The award ceremony will be a highlight of the Clevenard Open Project 2026 event, a four-day global summit taking place in Alicante in Spain. This event brings together innovators, storytellers, and leaders from around the world to share knowledge and foster collaboration across various sectors.

Upon receiving the news, Dr. Alain St. Ange shared his appreciation. “I’m truly honoured to receive this award from Clevenard. It means a great deal to know that my work is making a real difference. This recognition highlights the importance of working together and staying committed to positive change. I look forward to connecting with everyone in Alicante in Spain and moving our efforts forward.”

About Clevenard
Clevenard is a global organisation that transforms information into opportunity, innovation, and success. By acting as a connector and storyteller, Clevenard builds bridges across the seven continents, bringing the world together as one global marketplace through its diverse platforms, including events, a magazine, and a market. It celebrates excellence and leadership to inspire impactful change worldwide.

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Koh Samui, Thailand, February 16, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Following its 20th anniversary year, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary enters its third decade with a renewed focus on innovation, longevity, and integrative wellbeing.

Set on the southern coast of Koh Samui, the sanctuary’s natural landscape of granite boulders, lush jungle canopies, and sweeping sea views forms an essential part of the Kamalaya experience, allowing guests to fully immerse in the restorative rhythm of the surroundings. Together, place and practice underpin Kamalaya’s long-standing approach, which brings ancient Eastern healing traditions into dialogue with contemporary Western medical research.

Kamalaya’s personalised wellness programmes are guided by a multidisciplinary team of experts, including naturopaths, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, yoga teachers, fitness trainers, massage therapists, meditation specialists, and Life Enhancement Mentors. This integrated model allows the sanctuary to address both physical health and emotional wellbeing through tailored, results-driven journeys.

Kamalaya has expanded its programming and introduced new offerings designed to enhance modern lifestyles. These build on the sanctuary’s emphasis on preventative care, resilience, and long-term vitality.

With more than 80 international awards to its name, Kamalaya continues to set benchmarks in the wellness sector in 2026. Here are five reasons to visit now.

Cognitive House & Brain Enhancement programme

Launched in 2025, Kamalaya’s Cognitive House marks a decisive expansion into advanced brain health optimisation. Conceived as a sanctuary within a sanctuary, it delivers targeted, results-driven therapies including Neuro-Lymphatic Therapy, Neurofeedback, Neuromodulation and Transcranial Photobiomodulation, all integrated within the sanctuary’s holistic framework.

Building on this foundation, the Brain Enhancement programme offers a structured, personalised pathway to improved cognitive performance. The programme blends cognitive therapies, advanced IV infusions, fitness and movement practices, and holistic activities. Together, the Cognitive House and Brain Enhancement programme position Kamalaya at the forefront of integrative neuroscience-led wellness, supporting sharper focus, mental clarity and long-term brain health.

Sleep Enhancement programme

Kamalaya’s Sleep Enhancement programme reflects the understanding that restorative sleep underpins every aspect of long-term wellbeing. Designed to address both the symptoms and root causes of sleep disruption, the programme integrates sleep-supportive nutrition, herbal therapies, acupuncture, cognitive treatments and mind–body practices, alongside advanced therapies such as gentle brain stimulation and oxygen-based treatments including ozone and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Together, these approaches calm the nervous system, rebalance brainwave activity, and support cellular repair.

Guests leave not only with improved sleep quality, but with practical tools and sustainable rituals that help maintain emotional balance and restorative rest long after their stay.

Personal Wellness Guardians: Guidance Beyond Your Stay

Kamalaya’s Personal Wellness Guardians are an extension of the global team and provide continuity of care before, during, and long after each stay. Offering personalised support across multiple time zones, these dedicated guides help guests prepare for their journey, navigate their on-site experience, and integrate new practices into daily life for up to a year after departure.

Radiant Bliss for Women’s Health at Every Stage of Life

First introduced in late 2023, Radiant Bliss supports women through key physical, emotional, and hormonal transitions. Grounded in personalised care, the programme begins with measuring essential health markers and integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine, tailored supplementation, somatic practices, and breathwork. It offers a nurturing framework for balance and renewal, supporting women from fertility and motherhood through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

Spiritual Practices and Inner Work

Rooted in ancient yogic and Vedic traditions, Kamalaya’s spiritual offerings (see flyer) provide space for reflection, renewal, and inner alignment. Guided by experienced spiritual teachers, guests can engage in practices ranging from private fire ceremonies and mantra chanting to meditation, Kriya Yoga, and traditional cleansing rituals. These one-on-one and small-group experiences support emotional clarity, spiritual grounding, and meaningful transition, offering tools that extend beyond the stay and into daily life.

About Kamalaya

Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary is a multi-award-winning haven nestled on the tranquil southern coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Since 2005, Kamalaya has provided a nurturing environment for guests to reconnect with balance, vitality, and inner harmony. Integrating the wisdom of Eastern healing traditions with the science of Western medicine, Kamalaya offers personalised wellness programmes that support individual paths to lifelong wellbeing. Programmes include Detoxification, Gut Health, Sleep Enhancement, Movement & Strength, Emotional Resilience, and Longevity.

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Bangkok, Thailand, February 15, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western^® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay^® Hotels, has reinforced its commitment to providing world-class hospitality across Bangkok’s dynamic and diverse districts with the opening of Best Western Matter Tiwanon Hotel. Set in Nonthaburi, just north of the capital, the hotel offers easy access to key attractions and transport links.

Conveniently located close to IMPACT Arena & Convention Center, the Chaeng Wattana Government Complex, World Medical Hospital, Central Plaza Chaeng Wattana retail mall, and Ko Kret, the heritage-rich island famed for its traditional pottery, this contemporary hotel is perfectly positioned for every traveler in mind. Downtown Bangkok is easily accessible via the MRT Pink Line and elevated expressways, and Don Mueang International Airport is only a short drive away.

Blending the renowned international standards of Best Western with local design elements, 68 rooms and suites at Best Western Matter Tiwanon Hotel offer guests a relaxing stay in modern, well-appointed rooms, where guests can dine at the hotel’s restaurant, which specializes in authentic Thai and international cuisines, grab light bites and cool refreshments in the lobby café, and stay in shape at the well-equipped fitness center. A choice of versatile meeting rooms offers an ideal venue for intimate events, from training sessions to strategy meetings.

Members of Best Western Rewards®, the award-winning loyalty program that’s free to join, can enjoy exclusive benefits and points that never expire. These points can be redeemed for exciting rewards like free room nights, airline miles and gift cards.

“Nonthaburi is one of Bangkok’s most vibrant neighboring provinces, yet it is often overlooked by travelers to the Thai capital. Whether guests are planning to watch international performances at IMPACT Arena, attend major global conferences, enjoy a selection of shopping, or explore Thailand’s rich cultural heritage at Ko Kret, this is a truly rewarding area to discover. By bringing our world-renowned hospitality standards to this compelling destination, we aim to help even more people explore the many wonders of Bangkok,” said Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – APAC, BWH Hotels.

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Berlin, Germany, February 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Dean, the independent lifestyle hotel brand renowned for creating character-rich, design-driven hotels, makes its German debut with the launch of The Dean Berlin in February 2026. Marking the brand’s first international property outside Ireland, the 81-room hotel brings The Dean’s signature irreverent spirit to Charlottenburg, one of Berlin’s most storied and creative districts.

Designed by Rachael Gowdridge, The Dean Berlin transforms a late-19th-century building through a layered aesthetic that balances rawness with refinement. Original architectural details are met with bold colour, sculptural lighting, and Avante Garde aesthetics- a confident reflection of Berlin’s energy and artistic edge.

The 81 guestrooms reflect The Dean’s signature contemporary-meets-refinement approach. Guestrooms unfold as a sequence of contrasts. Each room begins with a colour-drenched vestibule in deep red, a cocoon-like threshold that heightens the sense of arrival before opening into the bedroom beyond. Painted original panelling in soft mauves, layered textiles and full-height drapery create warmth and intimacy, while bespoke furniture introduces moments of surprise through unexpected material pairings, with soft textiles, expressive patterns and crafted details. Bathrooms juxtapose original tilework with bold interventions – a study in precision and personality. Guests can expect exclusive in-room bath amenities created in collaboration with cult fragrance house DS & Durga.

The Cosy rooms and The Doubles maximise space with clever layouts and warm, tactile finishes, while larger categories introduce dedicated living areas conceived for stretching out and settling in. Balcony Rooms and Suites invite the outside in, offering private outdoor space alongside relaxed interiors that balance form and function. Across all rooms, guests can expect The Dean’s hallmark attention to detail – smart storage, soft lighting and design-led comforts creating stylish urban retreats that feel effortlessly welcoming. Throughout the hotel, raw materiality is carefully balanced with refined detail. Patinated plaster walls, existing mosaic floors and original timber elements sit alongside expressive joinery and sharply defined thresholds. This deliberate tension between old and new runs through every space, creating interiors that feel grounded, confident and quietly provocative.

At the hotel’s heart is Benedict, a bakery, restaurant and bar open from early morning to late evening, serving an international menu with a focus on house-made breakfast and brunch choices. Conceived as an all-day social hub for hotel guests and locals alike, Benedict embodies The Dean’s belief that great hospitality starts with quality service.

Beyond the guestrooms and public spaces, The Dean Berlin launches with a bespoke art curation titled Wanderers, developed by independent curator Thom Oosterhof. Drawing on Berlin’s ever-shifting rhythm and the people who move through it, Wanderers places work by emerging and established German-based artists throughout the hotel. As guests step into the hotel for check-in, artwork from contemporary painter Xia Peng, Wolfgang Guenther of ‘Melancholia Futura’, Ricky Lee Gordon, Erika Richter, and Wiebke Maria Wachmann will be seen. The curation of art pieces extends into the floors and corridors of the property, and the result is a hotel that acts not only as a place to stay, but as a living reflection of the city’s creative scene.

The launch of The Dean Berlin is part of the brand’s global expansion, joining forthcoming openings in Munich and Miami. It builds on the success of The Dean’s existing hotels in Dublin, Cork and Galway, known for bringing together creative partnerships, cultural programming and a design-led approach rooted in authentic Irish hospitality.

Rooms at The Dean Berlin will start from €135 per night.

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Tokyo, Japan, February 12, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia, a wholly owned subsidiary of SONO International, today announced the signing of SONO Moon Nagoya, marking the first hotel signing under SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia. The lifestyle midscale hotel will be located just an eight-minute walk from Nagoya Station, one of Japan’s most important transport hubs.

The signing represents a key milestone in SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia’ expansion in Japan, reinforcing the group’s strategy to grow in gateway cities through well-positioned assets that combine strong commercial fundamentals with a deep sense of place.

The hotel will be owned by ESCON JAPAN REIT Investment Corporation (ESCON REIT), with Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. (Polaris), a listed Japanese hotel company, acting as master lessee. SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia will operate the hotel.

Situated at the intersection of Nagoya Station’s ongoing high-rise redevelopment and the historic downtown area centered around Yanagibashi Central Market, the hotel’s location captures both the city’s modern energy and its long-established local culture. As the first SONO Moon property in Japan, the hotel will draw inspiration from the destination’s history, food culture, seasonal festivals, and lesser-known local stories, offering guests a stay that feels distinctly rooted in Nagoya.

Wataru Orii, President and Representative Director of ES-CON ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd., the asset manager of ESCON REIT, commented: “We are thrilled to have added this hotel, located in an excellent position close to Nagoya Station, to our portfolio. As we aim to further grow the hotel’s performance, we are delighted to have established a collaborative framework with SONO Group, which brings global expertise, and Polaris, which has a proven track record in Japan. Through the collaboration of our three companies, we strongly hope that SONO Group, which is opening its first hotel in Japan, will leverage its strong network to attract robust tourist demand from South Korea and drive significant growth for the hotel.”

Takahiro Tsujikawa, Director and Head of Development Division of Polaris added: “Polaris Group has been proactively undertaking new hotel management projects with a wide range of hotel owners to expand our operational platform. Through this new partnership with SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia, a member of the SONO Group, we are launching our first master lease business. With excellent access to JR Nagoya Station, one of Japan’s leading terminal stations, the hotel is well positioned to capture both business and leisure demand. Through close collaboration with SONO Group, we aim to maximize both earnings performance and customer value.”

Jihong An, Senior Vice President, SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia, said: “Japan is a strategic growth market for SONO, and this signing represents an important first step in building a long-term presence here. SONO Moon Nagoya reflects our approach to combining strong locations, flexible operating models, and brands that resonate with today’s travellers. With major demand drivers ahead, including the Asian Games in September, we see strong potential for Nagoya as a gateway city. By leveraging SONO’s hospitality platform, our growing international portfolio, and the wider ecosystem of the group, including our airline business, we aim to drive sustainable demand and create long-term value for our partners in Japan.”

About SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia

SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia is a global hotel management company wholly owned by SONO International, one of South Korea’s leading hospitality groups, renowned for its scale, regional expertise, and innovation-driven approach. Backed by SONO International’s portfolio of over 14,500 operating rooms in 7 countries worldwide, the group operates across South Korea, the United States, France, and key Asia markets including Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Beyond hospitality, SONO also owns T’way Air, a fast-growing airline that further strengthens the group’s integrated travel and tourism ecosystem. Currently, SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia manages 16 hotels in Thailand and Indonesia and is poised for accelerated growth, with more than 12 additional properties in its development pipeline across Asia by 2029. Leveraging the strength and resources of SONO International, the company delivers comprehensive, end-to-end hotel development services—ranging from project sourcing and strategic planning to design and construction support, as well as pre-opening and long-term hotel operations.

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Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt, February 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / In a major global celebration hosted at the enchanting city of Hurghada, and under the patronage of the Afro-Asian Union for Tourism, Development, and Technology (AFASU), the AFASU Golden Award Ceremony 2026 was held to honor icons of excellence in the international hospitality sector.

The ceremony witnessed an exceptional moment as Jaz Hotel Group was honored with the award for “The Most Influential, Distinguished, and Innovative Hotel Group in Africa and Asia.” In addition, Mr. Alaa Akel, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, received the award for “Best CEO in the Hospitality Sector for 2026”.

High-Level International Attendance
The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Hossam Darwish, President of the Union, and Major General Ashraf Abu Eish, Secretary-General of AFASU, along with members of the Union’s Board of Directors.

The event was attended by an elite group of members of the International Supreme Jury Committee, comprising 45 global experts, led by:
– Mr. Bernard Metzger (Switzerland) – International tourism expert and Founder of Travelindex. Media Group
– Ms. Yolanda Perdomo (Spain) – Former Director at UN Tourism (UNWTO).
– Dr. Olga Stowell (Switzerland) – International expert in sustainable development strategies.

AFASU’s Vision: Standards Beyond Fame
In his keynote speech, Dr. Hossam Darwish emphasized that the selection of JAZ Hotel Group was based on highly detailed technical reports conducted over several months, stressing that the award is grounded in “sustainable impact” and “innovation”, not merely commercial expansion. He praised the Group’s ability to maintain global quality standards while actively supporting sustainable tourism across Africa and Asia.

For his part, Mr. Alaa Akel expressed his pride in this prestigious international recognition, affirming that the achievement is the result of collective efforts by the JAZ Group team and hotel general managers, who represent the cornerstone of the Group’s success. He also commended AFASU’s role in supporting leadership and innovation.

Sustainability and Digital Innovation
Members of the International Jury Committee highlighted their admiration for JAZ Group’s model of integrating advanced technology with authentic human-centered hospitality. They considered the Group a benchmark of “institutional leadership,” investing in human capital while preserving the environment in accordance with the highest international standards.

A Statement from the Secretary-General
Major General Ashraf Abu Eish, Secretary-General of AFASU, added:
“At the Union’s General Secretariat, we firmly believe that tourism is not merely hotel services; it is a true engine for sustainable development and a solid bridge for cooperation between the peoples of Africa and Asia. Hence, the value of the AFASU Golden Award presented today—it is not an honorary distinction, but an international certificate of merit that has passed through extremely rigorous, transparent, and objective technical and administrative evaluation channels.”

Strategic Outcomes
This recognition reinforces Egypt’s position as a leading global tourism destination with hotel institutions capable of competing internationally. It also opens new horizons for tourism cooperation between African and Asian countries through the AFASU international platform.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mr. Alaa Akel, CEO of JAZ Hotel Group, received the two Golden Award shields amid the joy and celebration of the Group’s team and esteemed guests.

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Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX /  Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital, the first private cancer hospital in Thailand, has recently announced that it has engaged Mayo Clinic Global Consulting to provide strategic advice on organizational objectives and clinical practices.

Under an 8-month consulting contract, Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital will work closely with Mayo Clinic experts on several projects, such as early detection and staging of breast cancer. Mayo Clinic Global Consulting is also providing guidance and sharing expert insights on precision diagnostics and novel breast treatment.

Mayo Clinic is a global leader in complex healthcare.  With this engagement, Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital strives to unlock the next level of healthcare excellence through service line growth and become an advanced cancer hub in the Asia-Pacific region, placing an emphasis upon treatment outcomes, operational effectiveness and patient-centered approach.

“Bangkok Cancer Hospital – 360° Total Cancer Care Solution in Thailand”

With nearly 20 years of expertise, Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital is a fully dedicated cancer care institution in Thailand that aims to provide quality cancer care service with regards to early detection, accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and full recovery under the concept of “360° Total Cancer Care Solution”. Multidisciplinary team consists of expert specialists covering all subspecialties supported by cutting-edge technology, e.g. EDGE Radiosurgery and in-house genomic laboratory using next-generation sequencing technique. Considered a Center of Excellence, our 5-year survival rates for early-stage breast cancer and lung cancer are more than 95%.

Mayo Clinic Global Consulting is designed to leverage Mayo Clinic’s unique, comprehensive capabilities and knowledge. The program was developed to help clients improve administrative efficiencies and effectiveness to enhance medical practice and patient care through the application of Mayo Clinic’s integrated clinical care and practice models.

“Bangkok Cancer Hospital – Our Care Goes Beyond Curing”

Beyond the cure, our care never ends – Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital is dedicated to providing 360° Total Cancer Care that goes beyond treatment by caring for the body, mind, society and wellbeing supported by the power of hope. “Care Beyond Cure Program” has been deployed as a holistic approach focused on supporting the entire life journey of patients with breast cancer and their families. In addition, the hospital has adopted the standards of ICHOM (International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement), an organization aiming at standardizing and driving the global adoption of patient-centered outcome measurement as the benchmark of health and quality.

Through Mayo Clinic Global Consulting, Mayo Clinic provides a tailored approach by designing engagements that help clients get the right answers from the right experts to help them achieve their goals.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, February 7, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The 3rd International Business Events Forum – BE in SABAH 2026 concluded today, marking the end of two days of structured engagement that brought together policymakers, industry leaders and practitioners to examine how Business Events can support regional cooperation, industry capability, and economic connectivity across Asia Pacific.

Hosted at the Sabah International Convention Centre, the forum recorded strong participation from both domestic and international stakeholders, underscoring growing interest in regional platforms that emphasise practical dialogue, professional standards and long-term collaboration.

The official closing ceremony was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dr Andi MD Shamzureezal, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, representing Yang Berhormat Datuk Jafry Bin Ariffin, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah and Patron of BE in SABAH 2026.

In his closing remarks, Dr Andi noted that the discussions over the past two days highlighted the increasingly strategic role of Business Events in facilitating regional engagement, supporting industry professionalism and connecting markets through structured, outcome-driven platforms. He emphasized that continued collaboration across borders and sectors would be essential in strengthening resilience and competitiveness within the Asia Pacific Business Events ecosystem.

Rather than centring on destination promotion, BE in SABAH 2026 was deliberately structured around issues affecting the industry at a regional and global level. Sessions addressed areas such as market confidence, governance, technology adoption, talent development and cross-border collaboration, reflecting the evolving expectations placed on Business Events as economic and professional infrastructure.

The forum also facilitated knowledge exchange and partnership-building among participants from government agencies, international associations, convention bureaux, consulting firms and private sector organisations, reinforcing its role as a working platform that extends beyond dialogue.

According to the Organising Chairperson, the value of BE in SABAH lies in continuity and relevance.

“Each edition is designed to build on the last,” she said. “The outcomes of this forum are measured not only by attendance, but by the quality of engagement, the relationships strengthened and the capability that continues to grow across the regional ecosystem.

A key outcome of BE in SABAH 2026 is the strengthening of international collaboration, marked by the Memorandum of Understanding between the Goyang Convention & Visitors Bureau, Goyang International Expo and the Sabah International Convention Centre during the closing ceremony. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to collaboration beyond events, encompassing knowledge exchange, industry development and capacity-building, and builds on engagements initiated during Goyang Destination Week.

Led by Dr Peter Lee, the participation of eight junior management representatives from Goyang at BE in SABAH 2026 further underscores a mutual focus on developing future industry leaders and strengthening professional capability through structured exposure and exchange. The collaboration signals ongoing efforts to deepen ties not only with South Korea, but also with other international destinations as part of a broader strategy to build a more connected, capable and resilient Business Events ecosystem.

As BE in SABAH 2026 concludes, the forum reinforces its place as an annual Asia Pacific platform supporting sustained engagement, professional development and shared industry progress. The next edition will continue to build on this momentum, reflecting lessons learned and emerging priorities within the global Business Events landscape.

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Phuket, Thailand, February 6, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Sizzle Rooftop Bar.Steak.Seafood celebrates its third anniversary with a highly anticipated one-night-only 6-hands dinner, taking place on 21 February 2026 in Phuket. For the occasion, the Michelin Guide-listed rooftop destination at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong Mgallery Collection presents the second instalment of its culinary collaboration series, ‘A Cut Above’, bringing together three Michelin Guide-listed restaurants for an extraordinary evening of creativity, craft, and culinary innovation. Guests will embark on an exclusive tasting journey with Chef Pepe Jiménez of Luma, Bangkok, and Chef Maksim Chukanov of L’Arôme by the Sea joining Sizzle Chef De Cuisine Álvaro Puerta.

The curated menu showcases a refined interplay of bold Mediterranean and Spanish flavours alongside the elegance and precision of French fine dining, each dish highlighting the chefs’ distinctive styles while celebrating Thailand’s vibrant gastronomic scene.

The evening will be elevated by flair bartending performances from one of Phuket’s standout local talents, alongside guest DJ, dancers, and live entertainment, promising refined gastronomy, expressive mixology, and after-dark energy against Phuket’s sunset skyline.

For reservations and further information, please visit Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant’s official website, contact +66 95 834 0453, or email info[@]sizzlerooftopphuket[.]com.

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Bangkok, Thailand, February 5, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new partnership with Sporty & Rich in celebration of the hotel’s 150th anniversary.

Sporty & Rich has evolved into a globally recognised brand known for its high-end, lifestyle fashion that blends leisure and active clothing with a sophisticated, high-quality, chic, and health-conscious aesthetic.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok 150th Anniversary Capsule Collection

The collaboration with trend-setting Sporty & Rich has resulted in the creation of a wellness-inspired collection, including co-branded crew necks, T-shirts, pyjama sets, tote bags, caps and more. The premium apparel and accessories feature the hotel’s signature celadon colour – a new hue for Sporty & Rich that reflects Mandarin Oriental’s essence of destination and the unique Thai history of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

A Perfect Fit

Sporty & Rich and Mandarin Oriental are well matched, with shared values of: an emphasis on high quality, with expertise, precision and excellence a top priority; a pioneering spirit that looks to the future with new aims and ideas; and a commitment to sustainability, mindful consumption and social responsibility.

The first of its kind in Asia, this partnership is an exciting development, especially as Sporty & Rich’s lifestyle origins are so perfectly in tune with the 150-year legacy of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. The outcome? A carefully curated collection that celebrates wellness, heritage and effortless style.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with Sporty & Rich,” explains Alex Schellenberger, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, “and we’re proud of the Mandarin Oriental x Sporty & Rich co-branded anniversary capsule collection. This gives us an opportunity to bring fresh new fashion trends in leisurewear and activewear to our hotel and spa guests.”

Customers can find the Mandarin Oriental x Sporty & Rich collection at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, LINE Official Account: @sportyandrichth; and at Mandarin Oriental, New York in March 2026. Worldwide shipping will also be available.

About Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been delighting guests since it was built in 1876. The 331-room hotel has been an inspiration to a host of world-renowned writers such as Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham and Barbara Cartland, after whom many of the suites are named. The hotel presents 11 restaurants and bars, from traditional Thai cuisine to Michelin-starred French fine dining at Le Normandie. Private shuttle boats provide access to The Oriental Thai Cooking School, Sala Rim Naam and Terrace Rim Naam, the hotel’s Thai restaurants; award-winning The Oriental Spa and Fitness & Wellness Centre located across the river; the nearest sky train station (Saphan Taksin); and ICONSIAM, Thailand’s largest shopping mall and home to The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Each outstanding property reflects the Group’s dual Asian heritage, while proudly distilling the essence of the destination, reflected in every hotel’s own fan carefully crafted by local artisans. Driven by a passion for the exceptional – every day, everywhere – the Group’s mission is to craft time-enriching experiences that transform the ordinary into the exceptional and guests into fans through its legendary service. The Group now operates 45 hotels, 12 residences and 35 exceptional homes in 28 countries and territories with many more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.

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