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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be organising its first PATA Youth Symposium of 2026 at Lahan Hotel, Pohang, Korea (ROK), on May 11, 2026, from 9 AM–12 PM. The event is supported by the Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Organization (GCTO), Pohang City, and the PATA…

Brussels/Malta, April 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The SUNx Program, a global initiative in advancing climate-friendly travel and green growth, has partnered with Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) to roll out a series of Impact Expeditions aimed at bringing clean energy and digital access to schools in remote regions worldwide. As part of this collaboration, GHE…

Leeds, England, April 23, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Carbon Neutral Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing carbon neutral and sustainability consultancies has revealed why some businesses have sustainability plans that can fail and how brands can prevent this happening. Most organisations now recognise the need for credible sustainability action and the competitive advantage it has…