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DS Smith and Lalique Beauty’s ‘Tales of Light’ Home Fragrance Collection
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London, United Kingdom, April 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Lalique Beauty, part of the Lalique Group, rooted in the heritage of the iconic Lalique crystal house, has enlisted the expertise of DS Smith, an International Paper Company, and leading global provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, to design and manufacture folding boxes and inserts in…

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Baan Phraya Returns with a New Chapter in Thai Culinary Heritage
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Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Set along the banks of the River of Kings, Baan Phraya begins a new chapter in its distinguished culinary story. Once the residence of Phraya Mahai Savan and Khunying Luean Mahai Savan, the century-old house was known for its gracious gatherings, where Thai nobility and visiting dignitaries were…

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Songkran Festivities Across Thailand
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Bangkok, Thailand, April 10, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Tree Krabi, a beautiful beachfront resort located on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, some 35 minutes’ drive from the town of Krabi, introduces their Songkran International BBQ Dinner from 6:30pm on 13 April featuring authentic Thai cuisine, sizzling barbecue bites and spectacular live entertainment to welcome in the…

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AirAsia MOVE Proudly Welcomes Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya
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Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / AirAsia MOVE proudly welcomes Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya as Country Representative for AirAsia MOVE in Thailand. Mr. Chattan previously served as Deputy Governor at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), where he played a pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s tourism strategies across key global markets. Widely…

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PATA Sets Course for 2027 with Sanya, China as Host of Annual Summit
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Bangkok, Thailand, April 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the PATA Annual Summit 2027 will be hosted by the Sanya Tourism Board (STB) in Sanya, China, from May 17–19, 2027. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “The Sanya Tourism Board has been an active and…

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Travel & Sustainability: Anurak Lodge in Thailand Embraces the ‘4Cs’
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Surat Thani, Thailand, April 07, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines Anurak’s progress towards principles guided regenerative tourism by the ‘4Cs’ of conservation, community, culture and commerce, a framework developed…

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How COYA is Proving Purpose Still Has a Place in a Challenging Market
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London, United Kingdom, April 3, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK restaurant and hospitality sector is no stranger to headwinds. From fluctuating supply costs to the lingering effects of a volatile economic climate, the industry has faced an era of unprecedented pressure. Yet, even as margins tighten, some groups are finding that the most resilient…

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First Destination Ever in Saudi Arabia Achieves World-Renowned EarthCheck Certification
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 02, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Red Sea Global (RSG), the real estate developer and pioneer of regenerative tourism, has secured EarthCheck’s internationally recognized Sustainable Destinations certification for The Red Sea, making it the first destination in Saudi Arabia to achieve the accolade. The certification is awarded to destinations that demonstrate leadership…

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Lebua Bangkok Hosts Thailand’s First-Ever Wingsuit Flight
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Bangkok, Thailand, April 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / lebua Bangkok, the world-renowned vertical destination, marked a historic milestone for Thailand as the setting for the first-ever wingsuit jump in Bangkok, in collaboration with Red Bull and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The extraordinary feat was performed by renowned wingsuit pilot Miles Daisher, bringing global…

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One Million Native Plants Initiative to Transform AlUla’s Ecological Restoration
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AlUla, Saudi Arabia, April 01, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Marking a monumental step in its sustainable development and tourism ambitions, AlUla has produced more than 1 million native seedlings that will be integrated into the fabric of the Saudi destination. This undertaking, achieved through the AlUla Native Plant Nursery and Seedbank, underscores the Royal Commission…

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