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Bangkok’s Highest Halloween Party Unveils “Day of the Dead” at Ojo
Alive, dead, or somewhere in between, Día de los Muertos at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon is an invitation to spend one night with a foot in both worlds. On October 31, Ojo will attempt to bring everyone a little closer to the other side, with DJ beats powerful enough to summon spirits and liquid courage courtesy of Hong Kong's Honky Tonks Tavern. Rooted in the Mexican tradition of welcoming departed loved ones back for a joyful reunion, Día de los Muertos celebrates memory and connection.
Meliá Aurea Nha Trang: The Art of Living by the Ocean Arrives on Vietnam’s Coast
A new oceanfront retreat by Meliá Hotels & Resorts brings Mediterranean soul, Spanish passion for service and panoramic sea views to one of Vietnam's most beloved coastal destinations
Wellness Travel in Asia: How Sound Healing and Deeper Wellbeing Are Redefining Luxury
Explore how Asia is reshaping wellness travel through sound baths, personalised retreats, traditional healing and evidence-informed longevity programmes.
France Riots Put Tourism Businesses Under Pressure as Hotels Report Cancellations
France’s tourism industry is facing growing pressure following violent protests across the country, with hotel cancellations, vandalised travel agencies and temporary attraction closures raising concerns about visitor confidence and the cost of operating in affected destinations.
BWH® Hotels Attracts Medical Travellers and Culture Seekers with Brand-New SureStay® Hotel in Bangkok
BWH® Hotels has opened the brand-new SureStay® by Best Western Siriraj Bangkok, a 148-room hotel located less than 1 km from Siriraj Hospital, combining convenient access to major medical facilities with Bangkok’s historic attractions.
The Most Wonderful Time to Check In: Festive Hotel Escapes Around the World
From a Christmas safari in Namibia to the Northern Lights in the Arctic and a glamorous New Year in Rome, these stays offer different ways to celebrate the festive season.
From rails to rainforest, Richard Barrow discovers Lost Horizon in Khao Sok
I have followed Richard Barrow’s travels around Thailand for years, but his latest journey caught my attention for a simple reason: it made me want to pack a bag and go. Barrow, one of Thailand’s best-known independent travel commentators, recently travelled overnight by train from Bangkok to Surat Thani before continuing to Lost Horizon Resort in Khao Sok. The journey forms part of his continuing efforts to promote rail tourism and to show travellers that arriving at the railway station doesn’t have to be the end of the train story.
Visit Malta! 3 Days of Golden-Stone Magic, Fine Dining, and Luxury in Malta
An Exclusive 3-Day Journey Through 8,500 Years of Heritage, Michelin-Starred Gastronomy, and Modern Coastal Sophistication
IMF–World Bank Meetings to Showcase Thailand’s Tourism and Economic Ambitions
Thailand is preparing to welcome more than 15,000 participants from around 190 countries for the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings, using the high-profile gathering to showcase its cultural heritage, hospitality and ambitions for investment, digital innovation and sustainable growth.
andBeyond unveils reimagined Xaranna Okavango Delta Lodge
andBeyond unveils reimagined Xaranna Okavango Delta Lodge
Grandeur by the Gates: Checking Into The Phoenicia Malta
Positioned right past Triton Fountain and steps before Renzo Piano's iconic city gate, The Phoenicia Hotel Malta stands gracefully at the intersection of capital life and Mediterranean coastal living.
Why WTTC 2027 in Delhi marks a turning point for the global travel trade
As the curtain comes down on the 2026 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Valletta, the global travel trade is already recalibrating its compass toward South Asia
Happiness Over Politics: Nick Adams on the $100M Quest for America’s Next Travel Era
In the high-stakes arena of international travel diplomacy, political headlines have a habit of stepping on the travel industry's toes. But Adams’ message to the room of global hospitality executives, destination marketers, and travel advisors was simple: keep the doors open, ditch the friction, and stop letting geopolitical noise sour consumer travel.
FUTU[RE]SET: What We Learned on Day 1 of the WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta
A B2B Executive Summary & Travel Industry Feature: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2026 opened at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta with a strong focus on how the travel industry needs to respond to a rapidly changing operating environment.
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