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G20 Ministers Welcome UNWTO Recommendations for...
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WTTC Requests Clear Rules and Consistent...
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PATA Honours Scott Supernaw at 70th...
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Tokyo, Japan, May 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a new Insider Guide to Japan, celebrating the country’s many traditions, innovations, natural wonders, and...
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PATA Welcomes Expedia Group as its...
Bangkok, Thailand, May 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome Expedia Group as its newest corporate member. “As the COVID-19 pandemic has...
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Public Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate for...
Geneva, Switzerland, May 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A new World Economic Forum/IPSOS survey found three in four people support COVID-19 vaccine certificates for travelers entering their country. Two in...
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Culture and Heritage Tourism NGOs Create...
Sydney, Australia, May 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Two tourism bodies have signed an agreement to put culture, heritage and communities at the forefront of the post-Covid travel recovery. The...
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Labour Day Message by Alain St.Ange,...
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Labour Day 2021 must be a time for deep reflection. We know that Africa, and the world at large for the...
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ITB Asia Singapore Gears Up for...
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Koh Samui, Thailand, May 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya has launched the Immunity & Resilience holistic wellness program, created specifically for this moment in time. The world-renowned holistic wellness...
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UNWTO and Google Partner to Restart...
Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to advance its commitment to the African tourism sector by partnering with Google to help destinations...
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Tourism Leaders Uniting to Restart Safe...
Cancun, Mexico, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading private and public sector Travel & Tourism leaders took a united stand to safely restart international travel at the...
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Luxury Getaway The Resort Villa to...
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PATA Appoints Liz Ortiguera as its...
Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Ortiguera as its next Chief Executive Officer effective...
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WTTC Launches Initiative to Support Women...
Cancun, Mexico, April 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading travel and tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in leadership roles in an...
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Peralada Brings New Dimension to Costa...
Peralada, Girona, Spain, April 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hotel Peralada Wine Spa and Golf is offering the country house feel to its five-star resort for visitors in 2021. Located...
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Slumber Party Hostels Has Successfully Acquired...
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Tourism Innovation Summit 2021 Returns to...
Seville, Spain, April 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism Innovation Summit 2021 (TIS) has announced the dates of its second edition from November 10 to 12, 2021 in Seville, Spain....
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To Save Tourism Leading Ministers Urge...
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, April 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading Tourism Ministers joined together to urge the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to...
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WTTC Global Summit Hears Praise for...
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, April 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / World Travel & Tourism Council President and CEO Gloria Guevara praised the Travel & Tourism private sector for its steadfast...
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Travel Requirements at the Touch of...
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Enjoy Ultimate Shopping Experience Anytime Anywhere...
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Global Real Estate CEOs Plan for...
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Casa de Campo Receives Prestigious Golf...
La Romana, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including the iconic Teeth of...
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S Hotels Books USD 6 million...
London, United Kingdom, April 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited (SET: SHR), the flagship hospitality arm of Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), has disclosed...
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IATA: Now or Never for Single...
Geneva, Switzerland, April 24, 2021 / AIRLINEHUB by TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the Single European Sky (SES) project to reform Europe’s air traffic management...
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UNWTO and IATA Collaborate on Destination...
Madrid, Spain, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of...
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Ibero-American Leaders Urged to Embrace Tourism...
Andorra, April 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The unique power of tourism to drive sustainable development was made clear as UNWTO took part in the 27th Ibero-American Summit of Heads...
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WTTC Reveals US Tourism Sector Suffered...
Miami, Florida, United States, April 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed the U.S. Travel & Tourism...
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Cross Hotels and Resorts Signs Third...
Pattaya, Thailand, April 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Cross Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading hotel operator, recently signed a significant hotel management agreement with Kasetsinn Co., Ltd. to open...
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Uganda Wildlife Authority Closes Ziwa Rhino...
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IATA and Unilabs Partner to Help...
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Vietjet President and CEO Receives French...
Paris, France, April 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Vietjet President and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been awarded the Legion of Honour from the French Government at the France...
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Wide Variations in Post-COVID Return to...
Geneva, Switzerland, April 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A new IPSOS and World Economic Forum survey found that almost 60% expect a return to pre-COVID normal within the next 12...
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IATA and Eurofins Partner to Boost...
Geneva, Switzerland, April 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide COVID-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass....
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Apes Hill Golf Course in Barbados...
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Seychelles Former Tourism Minister Interviewed from...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 18, 2021 / TAVELINDEX / Dubai based press caught up with Alain St Ange, the well known former Tourism Minister for Seychelles. St.Ange was in...
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Virtuoso Poll Finds Responsible Travel is...
Fort Worth, Texas, United States, April 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Responsible tourism is very much on the minds of Virtuoso customers, according to new survey data from the consortium....
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UNWTO and Facebook to Support Members...
Menlo Park, California, United States, April 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of...
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NASA Picks SpaceX to Land Next...
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala., United States, April 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of...
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World Economic Forum: Positive Tech Solutions...
Tokyo, Japan, April 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Global leaders back the need for more technology governance to tackle the most pressing global problems at the World Economic Forum’s inaugural...
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ITB India with Over 400 Buyers...
Mumbai, India, April 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The virtual edition of the inaugural ITB India was successfully held, with three days of networking, travel news and business opportunities. The...
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Singapore Airlines Migrates to Sabre Advanced...
Singapore, April 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced that Singapore Airlines has successfully migrated to...
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UNWTO, ONCE and ENAT Joint Efforts...
Madrid, Spain, April 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will continue to build on its successful partnership with the Spanish ONCE Foundation and the European Network...
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Escape to the Best of Maldives...
Huravalhi Island, Maldives, April 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Lending itself naturally to social distancing where one can truly unwind in spacious outdoor environments in a ‘one island, one resort’...
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Macao Welcomed 100,000 Visitors during Easter...
Macao, Macao SAR, April 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The three-day (3 – 5 April) Ching Ming Festival Holidays of the Mainland fell between the Easter Holidays (2 – 6...
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WTTC: Germany’s Tourism Sector Contribution to...
Berlin, Germany, April 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals that the dramatic collapse of Germany’s Travel & Tourism...
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Advancing Harmonized Travel Protocols and Financing...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and...
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WTTC Research Reveals Tourism Sector Contribution...
London, United Kingdom, April 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals that the dramatic collapse of the UK’s Travel...
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Skål International Celebrating 89th Anniversary
Malaga, Spain, April 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / World’s largest global network of Tourism Professionals dedicating the entire month of April 2021 for Skål Celebrations and Doing Business Among Friends...
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PATA Calls for Urgent Action to...
Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is calling for urgent action from all Thai travel and tourism industry stakeholders from both the...
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Haitham Mattar Joins IHG Hotels as...
Denham, United Kingdom, April 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as Managing Director of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA),...
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GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standard is a...
Wakayama, Japan, April 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the Japan Sustainable Tourism Standard for Destinations (JSTS-D) has achieved the...
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Utopia Launches Exciting Island-Wide Membership Program...
Phuket, Thailand, April 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Utopia Corporation, Phuket’s pioneering property developer and hospitality company, is forging even closer bonds within the island’s business community with the launch...
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Startup Competition to Accelerate Rural Development...
Madrid, Spain, April 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new competition to identify the best ideas that will help rural communities recover from...
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Singapore Accepts IATA Travel Pass
Singapore, April 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Singapore’s acceptance of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass. From 1 May...
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SpaceFund Venture Capital Announces First Close...
Houston, Texas, United States, April 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SpaceFund announced it has reached and surpassed the planned first close of $5 million for its $20 million BlastOff Fund...
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WISeKey and SUNx to Introduce First...
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / WISeKey to launch the NFT auction of the original SWATCH created for the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, on Earth Day,...
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New Research Backs Rapid Testing for...
Geneva, Switzerland, April 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfillment of COVID -19 testing requirements following...
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World Tourism Forum Lucerne Postpone its...
Lucerne, Switzerland, April 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Forum Lucerne announced that the Innovation Festival, Moving Forward, will not go ahead as planned on 29-30 April. Unfortunately, the...
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Alain St. Ange Set to Reposition...
Jakarta, Indonesia, April 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Alain St. Ange, is set to reposition tropical islands tourism in Indonesia....
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Tourist Arrivals Down 87% in January...
Madrid, Spain, April 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021, with new data showing an 87% fall...
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Best Western Hotels Appoints Erwann Mahe...
Phoenix, Arizona, April 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts today announced that Erwann Mahe has been appointed Managing Director – Asia. His extensive industry knowledge and...
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Capella Hanoi Opens its Doors in...
Hanoi, Vietnam, April 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Hanoi has officially opened its doors, ushering in a new era of art and elegance in the heart of Vietnam’s vibrant...
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UNWTO Recognizes SHA Wellness Spa for...
Alicante, Spain, April 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recognized the Bataller family, founders of the of the SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain, for...
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Irresistible Staycation Deals from 50 Luxury...
Bangkok, Thailand, April 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Experience the best of Bangkok with these irresistible Bangkok’s staycation deals to book right now from over 50 uber-luxe hotels across the...
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Sustainability Gets a Boost at Qasr...
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Sustainability is at the forefront of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, whose ethos can be summed up...
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UNWTO Welcomes EU Support to Lead...
Madrid, Spain, April 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Only with strong and coordinated political action can Europe reopen to tourism in time for the peak summer season. The World Tourism...
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Carnival Corp and Hilton Present 2021...
London, United Kingdom, April 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) – together with the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;...
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Tourism Recovery Strategies Highlighted at WTO...
Manila, Philippines, April 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Asian Development Bank (ADB) partnered with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to lead a conversation on what the COVID-19 pandemic’s...
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Easter Bonanza at Anantara Siam Bangkok...
Bangkok, Thailand, April 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / For those seeking a magical Easter weekend with family and friends, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is offering a host of Easter themed...
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Royal Osha Reinvents Classic Thai Elegance
Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / In celebration of the up and coming summer months, Royal Osha luxury Thai fine dining and Michelin recommended restaurant – a venue...
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UNWTO: Vaccinate SIDS to Restart Tourism...
Madrid, Spain, March 31, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling for the international community to show solidarity with Small Island Developing States by ensuring they...
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Thailand Celebrates Songkran Festival 2021 in...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the Amazing Songkran Festival 2021 in Bangkok as well as supporting unique festivities in...
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Governments Join Sector Leaders for International...
Madrid, Spain, March 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 100 countries, alongside international organizations and leading business groups have agreed to adopt harmonized standards for assisting tourists caught up...
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WTTC Submission to Global Travel Taskforce...
London, United Kingdom, March 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Rapid testing on departure at airports is the key to unlocking international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council in...
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Topgolf to open doors in Thailand...
Dallas, Texas, United States,March 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / TG SEA Development Pte Ltd, an authorized developer of global entertainment leader Topgolf Entertainment Group, announced today plans to bring the...
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Allianz Partners Joins UNWTO Affiliate Members...
Paris, France, March 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization has welcomed Allianz Partners into its global network of Affiliate Members. With a presence in 75 countries, the...
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WTTC and ETC Call on European...
Brussels, Belgium, March 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / WTTC and the European Travel Commission (ETC) welcome European Commission’s proposal for the EU wide Digital Green Certificate, which will be a...
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Deepak Ohri Declines Invitation for lebua’s...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2020 was revealed at the first ever virtual announcement. The list includes seven new entries...
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WorldHotels Launches WorldHotels Crafted Collection
Phoenix, Arizona, March 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / WorldHotels announces today the official launch of its newest collection of hotels: WorldHotels Crafted Collection. Created last year, the collection now comes...
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Fred Finn Joins Luxury Cruise &...
London, United Kingdom, March 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Fred Finn has joined Luxury Cruise & More as Global Brand Ambassador. Fred W Finn is a Guinness World Record Holder,...
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Saudi Confirmed as Official Partner Country...
Mumbai, India, March 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and ITB India have announced Saudi as the Official Partner Country of ITB India 2021. The inaugural...
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Thai Hotel Owners and CEOs Unite...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok today – in a safe and socially-distanced format – for the...
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ICAO Recommendations Support Industry Restart
Montreal, Canada, March 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council’s approval of the latest recommendations from its Aviation...
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WTTC Announces Theme and Speakers for...
Cancun, Mexico, March 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council is delighted to announce “Uniting the World for Recovery” as the key theme for its annual...
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Journey to Mindfulness by Loy Pela...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Loy Pela Voyages, Bangkok’s first private river cruise, is launching a new overnight experience centred on mindfulness and nature. As guests set...
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WTTC Welcomes European Commission Proposal for...
London, United Kingdom, March 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its Members say the proposal from...
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Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary Helps Companies with...
Koh Samui, Thailand, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa, the multi-award-winning wellness sanctuary on the south coast of Koh Samui, has long been a...
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Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Announces Third...
Paris, France, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, lead organisations the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United...
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WTTC Welcomes American Rescue Plan Act...
Washington D.C., United States, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC states: “This incredible stimulus package will be welcomed by Travel & Tourism businesses across...
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IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed on...
Changi Airport, Singapore, March 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel...
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SAii Makes Instant Impression with Two...
Phi Phi Island, Thailand, March 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels & Resorts, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is celebrating the successful launch of SAii Resorts...
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Bangkok Wins Asian Townscape Awards for...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to share that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has won a UN-Habitat award for...
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Looking Beyond the Crisis Towards a...
Berlin, Germany, March 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Weathering many crises over the decades, travel has always proved resilient, and the industry now has the opportunity to come out of...
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UNWTO Calls for a More Equal...
Berlin, Germany, March 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has returned to ITB Berlin to lead the conversation on the current challenges facing the sector, and...
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WEF Vaccine Confidence and Demand Rises...
Geneva, Switzerland, March 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Just over one year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, a new World Economic Forum/Ipsos survey found notable increases...
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WTTC Praises Greek Government for Clear...
Athens, Greece, March 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its Members praise the Greek government for...
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Legendary Wellness Brand Kamalaya Appoints Bruce...
Koh Samui, Thailand, March 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa has announced well known hotelier, Bruce Ryde as its new General Manager and Brand Strategist....
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Tightened Travel Restrictions Underline Current Challenges...
Madrid, Spain, March 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization...
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WTTC to Present Woman’s Initiative at...
Cancun, Mexico, March 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new...
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World Tourism Forum Lucerne Announces Finalists...
Lucerne, Switzerland, March 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) has in recent years worked on bringing together talented young founders and investors, as well as enabling...
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Bangkok Top Chefs Take Centre Stage...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Top 25 Restaurants and Travelindex presented today its Awards Certificates to the Top 5 Chefs in Bangkok at restaurant Savelberg. Bangkok, as...
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Singapore Yacht Show Postponed, Again
Singapore, March 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / It was just over a year ago that the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS 2020) was the first of...
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New Icon is Born: Utopia Creates...
Phuket, Thailand, March 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Utopia Corporation, Phuket’s leading property developer, is no stranger to pioneering prestigious real estate projects; this innovative company has successfully introduced the...
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Travelers Gaining Confidence – Health Travel...
Geneva, Switzerland, March 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced results from its latest poll of recent travelers, revealing growing confidence in a return to...
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PATA Gold Awards 2021 Open for...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are...
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Rebuilding Travel at ITB India 2021...
Mumbai, India, March 10, 2021 7 TRAVELINDEX / The inaugural ITB India Virtual Event, 7–9 April 2021, is an annual B2B trade show and conference curated to build the bridge...
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Skål International Celebrates International Women’s Day...
Malaga, Spain, March 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Since 1932, Skal International has been hosting all the travel and tourism industry branches and its executives as members of the global...
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UN Agencies Partner to Help Women...
Madrid, Spain, March 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism has been...
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IHCL Announces South Asia’s First All...
Mumbai, India, March 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As a leader in championing gender diversity and inclusion, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, today announced South Asia’s...
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Japan Launches Circular Economy Collaboration with...
Tokyo, Japan, March 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Achieving a circular economy will require transforming policy and business. It will also require a new approach to collaboration. To that end,...
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Raising Awareness of Social Responsibility in...
Berlin, Germany, March 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / For many years committing to sustainable, fair and socially responsible tourism has been one of the guiding principles of ITB Berlin. This...
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Surayyal Hizmi named 2021 PATA Face...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Surayyal Hizmi, Lecturer Advisor of the PATA Lombok Tourism Polytechnic Student Chapter, is today named as the 2021 PATA Face of the...
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Thai Tourism Needs to Learn the...
Bangkok, Thailand, March 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As it starts preparing for a recovery in visitor arrivals, the Thai Travel and Tourism industry will need to learn both the...
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Michelin Partners with Neoline to Achieve...
Clermont-Ferrand, France, March 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Michelin has recently signed a letter of commitment for maritime transport with Neoline, a French shipowner, on the Canada-France line. The move is...
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Hospitality Innovation Planet First In-Person Tradeshow...
Madrid, Spain, March 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hospitality Innovation Summit 2021 has announced the in-person celebration of the next edition that will take place this March 22nd to 24th...
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WTTC Calls on EU Leadership During...
Brussels, Belgium, March 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At the EU Tourism Ministers Meeting, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) called on leadership from the EU to save the...
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A Sweet Escape to Pattaya Thailand
Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, March 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / An African-inspired conceptual resort, The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya launches a Sweet Escape promotion with a 30% off on the...
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Rethinking Tourism at ITB Berlin Now...
Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 200 leading international speakers representing airlines, the hotel and cruise industries as well as organisers will talk about the future...
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Delaying Restart of International Travel Will...
London, United Kingdom, March 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that nearly £27 billion will be lost from the UK economy if...
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Technology is Accelerating Travel Industry’s Recovery...
Berlin, Germany, February 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International Travel Technology exhibitors are presenting innovations at ITB Berlin NOW – Latest surveys and views on the targeted use of digital...
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Harnessing the Power of Culture and...
Madrid, Spain, February 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The shared values and close ties between tourism and culture stakeholders means both sectors can work together to ensure inclusive access to...
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250 Destinations Worldwide Benefit Now from...
London, United Kingdom, February 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Following its launch in May last year, the highly popular Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),...
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IATA: COVID-19 Cash Burn Continues
Geneva, Switzerland, February 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new analysis showing that the airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021....
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Thailand to Become Global Superyacht Destination
Bangkok, Thailand, February 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At a meeting in Bangkok chaired by the new Minister of Finance, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, and attended by officials from both the Customs...
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Switzerland and Morocco, a Promising Tourism...
Lucerne, Switzerland, February 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The pandemic has the world firmly in its grasp. The tourism industry is under pressure too and needs to reinvent itself. It’s...
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WorldHotels Elevates Asia Pacific Leadership Team
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, February 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / WorldHotels announced today that Olivier Berrivin has been appointed Managing Director of WorldHotels Asia Pacific (APAC). The region also sees...
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WTTC Responds to Latest UK Government...
London, United Kingdom, February 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “While we welcome the incredible progress the UK government has made on the vaccine...
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Wyndham Destinations Acquires Travel + Leisure...
Orlando, Florida, United States, February 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Wyndham Destinations and Meredith Corporation announced that Wyndham Destinations has acquired the Travel + Leisure brand and all related assets...
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WTTC Calls UK Leadership to Safely...
London, United Kingdom, February 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has sent an open letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for his...
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Shortlist for Experience Mekong Showcases Announced
Bangkok, Thailand, February 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Created four years ago in September 2017 to both recognize and encourage sustainable and responsible tourism development, 72 Experience Mekong Collection (EMC)...
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Georgia and ITB Berlin Seal Multi-Year...
Tbilisi, Georgia, February 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Berlin NOW Digital Adventure & Sustainability Partner 2021 – Official Cultural Destination 2022 – Official Host Country 2023 – A big...
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African American Developers Plan Angels Landing,...
Los Angeles, California, February 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Two acclaimed African American developers – Victor MacFarlane of MacFarlane Partners and R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation – are...
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Statistics to Guide Restart of Tourism...
St Michael, Barbados, February 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / From the need for enhanced political engagement to developing relevant expertise, the World Tourism Organization, jointly with the Caribbean Tourism Organization,...
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Best Western Hotels and Resorts Celebrates...
Bangkok, Thailand, February 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is celebrating two decades of professional excellence in Asia, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the...
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UNWTO Global Startup Competition Winners Announced
Madrid, Spain, February 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global...
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World Travel & Tourism Council to...
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, February 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit, will now take place in April – one month...
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WTTC: Restrictions to Mobility Contributed to...
London, United Kingdom, February 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Latest research shows the ongoing restrictions to travel and blanket quarantines has seen the UK suffer greater GDP losses than many...
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Culinary Legends Bo.Lan Featured at Anantara...
Bangkok, Thailand, February 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / For connoisseurs of fine Thai dining that pushes contemporary boundaries, Chef Duangporn Songvisava (Bo) and her husband Dylan Jones (Lan) have been...
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Annika Sofia Bjorka Appointed Spa Director...
Bangkok, Thailand, February 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa at the St. Regis Bangkok, the first flagship facility outside of Europe welcomes, Annika Sofia...
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WTTC Says Governments Should Focus on...
London, United Kingdom, February 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling for governments to abandon the concept of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus...
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WTTC Paper Shows Importance of Travel...
London, United Kingdom, February 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released a new Social Impact...
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Best Western Hotels Makes it Easier...
Bangkok, Thailand, February 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced today that its award-winning Best Western Rewards (BWR®) program is cutting its Elite Status eligibility qualifications...
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The Londoner Macao Launches First Phase...
Macao, Macao SAR, February 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Amid fanfare and spectacle, Sands China Ltd. launched the first phase of The Londoner Macao Monday evening with an opening ceremony...
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UNWTO Official Visit to Morocco Initiates...
Rabat, Morocco, February 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Kingdom of Morocco met to advance the organization of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in...
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WTTC Praises UK Government Progress to...
London, United Kingdom, February 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recognises the tremendous progress made by the...
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Copa Airlines and Government of Panama...
Panama, Panama City, February 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering with the government of the Republic of Panama and Copa Airlines to trial...
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2020 Worst Year in History for...
Geneva, Switzerland, February 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs)...
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WEF: Cooperation Vital to Uphold as...
Geneva, Switzerland, February 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Underlining the day’s theme, Advancing Global and Regional Cooperation, two prime ministers and more than a dozen other ministers tackled subjects ranging...
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WEF: Klaus Schwab Releases His New...
Geneva, Switzerland, February 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, and author of the best-selling books “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” and...
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S Hotels Launches Two Beachfront Resorts...
Phuket, Thailand, January 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SAii, the fun and free-spirited upper-upscale lifestyle brand from S Hotels and Resorts PCL, Thailand’s homegrown hotel group, has arrived in its...
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Anantara Resorts Join Sri Lanka’s International...
Galle, Sri Lanka, February 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / If like us you’ve been pining for a dose of tropical island life, you’ll welcome the news of Sri Lanka’s reopening...
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WEF: 10,000 Innovators Answered the Call...
Geneva, Switzerland, February 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As nations around the globe struggle to cope with the manifold disruptions of the COVID-19 crisis, innovators have stepped up and offered...
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WTTC on UK Government Quarantines for...
London, United Kingdom, January 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC is implacably opposed to quarantines as while protecting the public is paramount, there...
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Skal International with New Executive Board
Malaga, Spain, January 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2021 Skal International Executive Board has met for the first time on a virtual meeting to kick start Y-2021 with a...
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Collaboration and Environmental Protection Dominate Addresses...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / On a day where 61 senior business leaders announced their commitment to the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics – a set of environmental, social and...
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UNWTO: 2020 is Worst Year in...
Madrid, Spain, January 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74% according to the latest data from...
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Study Finds Ways to Boost Intra-African...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / On 1 January 2021, the African Union launched the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s biggest free trade area and...
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UK Government Must Provide More Support...
London, United Kingdom, January 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC urgently calls upon the UK government to extend the furlough scheme for those...
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President Xi Jinping’s Speech at Davos...
Beijing, People Republic of China, January 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Chinese President Xi Jinping called for both greater global efforts in the fight against an unprecedented public health crisis...
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American Airlines Unveils Health Passport for...
Fort Worth, Texas, United States, January 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The app is for all passengers flying on American’s international routes into the US. American Airlines has become the...
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WTTC Says Now is Time for...
London, United Kingdom, January 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO: “The latest expected announcement from the UK government, which will force UK arrivals to quarantine...
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IATA Urges Support for Common European...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged all branches of the European Union to support an initiative from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos...
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British Supermodel Naomi Campbell Named Kenya...
Nairobi, Kenya, January 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has announced the appointment of English supermodel Naomi Campbell to become Magical Kenya International Ambassador....
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Over 100 Million Global Tourism Jobs...
London, United Kingdom, January 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 100 million jobs could return to the global Travel & Tourism sector during 2021, as the world recovers from...
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UNWTO: Global Tourism Crisis Committee Meets...
Madrid, Spain, January 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has met for the first time in 2021. Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cross-sector...
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Freeze or Fry: Challenge Highlights Need...
Valletta, Malta, January 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel & Tourism urged to help save the planet. Geoffrey Lipman, President of SUNx Malta, greets the start of Joe Biden’s Presidency...
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Etihad Airways One of First Airlines...
Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a partnership to launch the...
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WTTC Welcomes President Biden, VP Harris...
London, United Kingdom, January 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warmly welcomes the Biden-Harris inauguration in what...
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World Leaders to Meet During Davos...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum Davos Agenda, taking place virtually on 25-29 January, will bring together the foremost leaders of the world to...
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UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili Nominated for Four...
Madrid, Spain, January 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. Meeting in Madrid, its...
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Earth Observation Data Could Represent Billion-Dollar...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Earth Observation [EO] data provides a billion-dollar opportunity for economies on the African continent, one that could create jobs and build new...
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Madrid Set to Host Key Week...
Madrid, Spain, January 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global tourism sector is starting the new year prepared to #RestartTourism when conditions allow, with the World Tourism Organization set to...
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UN75 Worldwide Consultation Reveals Optimism, Appetite...
New York, NY, United States, January 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Amidst climate, health and job fears, the UN’s worldwide consultation reveals optimism for the future and appetite for transformative...
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Anantara Siam Receives Thailand’s First Health...
Bangkok, Thailand, January 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel announces it is the first hotel in Thailand to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide....
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WTTC Releases Mental Health Guidelines to...
London, United Kingdom, January 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new mental health guidelines for the Travel & Tourism sector, which...
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WTTC Says Unvaccinated Travellers Should Not...
London, United Kingdom, January 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Comprehensive testing will allow free and safe movement for all. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC wholeheartedly supports the...
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IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer...
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UNWTO: Opportunities for Women in Tourism...
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Fewer than one in 10 tourism workers in the Middle East are women though this proportion is steadily increasing, new research...
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PATA Set to Organise Virtual PATA...
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, January 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced that the PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2021 will take place online from...
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WTTC New Travel Measures to Curb...
London, United Kingdom, January 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC supports measures designed to curb COVID-19 and protect public health but calls for...
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WTTC Statement on Brexit
London, United Kingdom, January 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The whole Travel & Tourism sector will be breathing a sigh of relief that...
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Seychelles Resort Leads the Way in...
Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles, January 8, 2020 / VISITSEYCHELLES / Seychelles is increasingly winning a reputation for being a stand-out holiday destination for discerning travellers in search of authenticity, harmony,...
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IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to...
Geneva, Switzerland, January 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer...
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Macao Records Highest Daily Visitor Arrivals...
Macao, Macao SAR, January 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As the pandemic situation basically stabilized in the Mainland and Macao, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been actively promoting Macao...
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Emirates Airlines Unveils New Premium Economy...
Dubai, UAE, January 5, 2021 / AIRLINEHUB / Emirates has announced that it will deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new premium economy seats and luxurious enhancements across all...
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Melco Properties in Macao and Philippines...
Macao, Macao SAR, January 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Melco Resorts & Entertainment is proud to announce that its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star certified properties including Morpheus at City of...
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Shangri-La Makes Covid-19 Medical Coverage Available...
Singapore, Singapore, January 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International travellers considering upcoming visits to Singapore in 2021 can look forward to a more stress-free experience when they stay in any...
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ICONSIAM Bangkok Rings in New Year...
Bangkok, Thailand, January 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with ICONSIAM and other agencies, associations and businesses along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River turned the...
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Greek Tourism Minister Assures Britain that...
Athens, Greece, January 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Greece’s Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis has said the country is trying to do everything possible to ensure that the country remains an...
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UNWTO: Fundació Mallorca Turisme Rewarded for...
Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Spain, January 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has awarded its UNWTO.QUEST Certification to Fundació Mallorca Turisme. The award further advances UNWTO’s...
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Medical Experts Warn of Increasing Infections...
Hua Hin, Thailand, January 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Medical doctors in Hua Hin are advising expat residents to be extra-mindful of the risks of COVID infections this weekend, with...
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Global Talent Displayed as SDGs Tourism...
Madrid, Spain, December 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / All five global regions are represented as the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition reaches its final stages. The competition was launched to...
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As 2020 Ends Tourism Looks Forward...
Madrid, Spain, December 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / We are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the...
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WTTC Says Closing Countries are Counterproductive...
London, United Kingdom, December 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “While protecting public health is paramount, blanket travel bans cannot be the answer. They...
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Clinique La Prairie Debuts at The...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 31, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / For the first time ever, Clinique La Prairie launches a flagship outlet outside of Europe with the debut of Clinique La Prairie...
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Tourism Needs More Than IMF-Led Program,...
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, December 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / End of year message from Alain St.Ange, former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine of the Seychelles – “Tourism...
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Visitor Arrivals to Macao Surged at...
Macao, Macao SAR, December 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As the pandemic situation basically stabilized in the Mainland and Macao, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been actively promoting Macao...
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Amazing Thailand Countdown 2021 Proceeds with...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand, together with ICONSIAM and other agencies, associations and businesses along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is turning the...
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UNWTO Launches First Online Education Committee
Madrid, Spain, December 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The First meeting of the Online Education Committee took place today, online, with the presence of high-level representatives from the public and...
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UNWTO: Statement by Global Tourism Crisis...
Lisbon, Portugal, December 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Meeting on the occasion of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee, virtually from Lisbon, Portugal, on 9 December 2020, to accelerate the coordination...
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Rural Development and Recovery Focus of...
Madrid, Spain, December 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from 18 countries met for the 14th annual UNWTO Asia-Pacific Executive Training Programme. In line with UNWTO’s Year of Tourism...
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Viet Nam and World Economic Forum...
Ha Noi, Viet Nam, December 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Viet Nam’s leading environmental policy-makers, experts, business leaders, local and international organizations today endorsed an action platform, which aims to...
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WTTC Celebrates its 200th Safe Travels...
London, United Kingdom, December 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Following its launch in May this year, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) highly popular Safe Travels stamp, has now...
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SUNx Malta to Stage First Strong...
Valletta, Malta, December 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta will host the first ever climate friendly youth travel summit in April 2021. The ‘Strong Earth Youth Summit’ (SEYS) will...
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WTTC and WEF Reinforce Partnership to...
London, United Kingdom, December 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Economic Forum, today announce a reinforced partnership to promote the importance...
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Al-Awadhi New RVP for Africa and...
Geneva, Switzerland, December 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle...
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Thai Astronomical Society at Bangkok’s Highest...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / King Power Mahanakhon, Bangkok’s iconic landmark destination recently partnered up with the Thai Astronomical Society for a live broadcast on “The Great...
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WTTC Statement on 2020 Climate Ambition...
London, United Kingdom, December 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: “WTTC is encouraged by the commitments put forward from the UN Climate Ambition Summit...
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Michelin Stars Thailand 2021 Revealed at...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 introduces two new awards and a new distinction; Young Chef Award, Service Award, and Michelin Green Star signify...
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Tourism Back to 1990 Levels as...
Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global...
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UNWTO and Google Host Tourism Acceleration...
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in partnership with Google hosted their second edition of the global Tourism Acceleration Program...
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IATA Unveils Key Design Elements of...
Geneva, Switzerland, December 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled key design elements of the IATA Travel Pass. IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app...
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S Hotels Gears Up for Accelerated...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels & Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Singha Estate PCL, is gearing up for a defining year...
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BWH Hotel Group Hits Six at...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotel Group has triumphed again at the Travel Weekly Asia 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, after it was named as the “Best...
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UNWTO and CNN Partner for Global...
Madrid, Spain, December 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / After partnering back in May for a campaign asking the world to be patient, responsible and “travel tomorrow”, the World Tourism Organization...
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WTTC Warns No-Deal Brexit Risk to...
London, United Kingdom, December 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK government and the EU must agree a deal over Brexit to save and secure millions of Travel & Tourism...
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Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2020...
Macao, Macao SAR, December 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2020, “GTEF” or the “Forum”, was held smoothly on 9th December, bringing together around...
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Towards Modernized Legal Framework for UNWTO...
Tbilisi, Georgia, December 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is moving ahead with plans to revise its strategic collaboration with the private sector. This follows up on the commitment made...
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Top 25 Restaurants Bangkok Announces 2021...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Top 25 Restaurants, published by Travelindex Media Group and the world’s first and only restaurant guide based on AI, is proud to...
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ITB Virtual, COVID-19 and the impact...
Berlin, Germany, December 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / At the ITB Virtual Convention on ITB.com, industry experts talked about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted on sustainability efforts in the...
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Nations Sign First Agreement to Unlock...
Geneva, Switzerland, December 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought economic and social disruption worldwide. As people and businesses focus on recovery, governments must ensure that innovation...
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Portugal Hosts UNWTO Crisis Committee on...
Lisbon, Portugal, December 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Tourism Crisis Committee has met for the last time in 2020, to continue advancing coordination and cooperation among all parts...
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Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2020...
Macao, Macao SAR, December 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2020 (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) was unveiled at MGM Macau. Under the new normal of...
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UNWTO Works with Government of Indonesia...
Denpasar, Bali, December 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has concluded a first in-person visit to Bali since the start of the pandemic. The delegation met with key figures from...
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Alain St. Ange Praised for Contribution...
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, December 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Presidential candidate of One Seychelles political party in the just concluded elections held in October 2020 and Former Tourism Minister, Alain...
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WTTC Launches New Report for Safe...
London, United Kingdom, December 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, today unveils a major new...
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Accessible Tourism Identified as Game Changer...
Madrid, Spain, December 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to...
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Alain St. Ange Making News Around...
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, December 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The recent announcement that tourism personality Alain St. Ange had retired from politics was reported on in the four corners of...
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PATA Launches Digital Showroom and Online...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of PATA Marketplace, a digital showroom exclusive for PATA members...
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2020 Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking Index...
Singapore, Singapore, December 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The latest Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking (CHSB) Index has just been released. With over 14,000 participants from 55 countries, this seventh iteration...
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72-Hour Quarantine-Free Journeys Will Revive International...
London, United Kingdom, December 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the...
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Discover the Latest Travel and Tourism...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / COVID-19 has and will continue to accelerate the development of technologies and solutions that will transform our daily lives, and travel and...
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WTTC and Government of Spain Host...
Madrid, Spain, December 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / With the aim of establishing actions and commitments to restart international travel, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Spanish...
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70% of Destinations Have Lifted Travel...
Madrid, Spain, December 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall. According to the eighth edition of the UNWTO Travel Restrictions...
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Hyatt Regency Bangkok and 5 Partners...
Bangkok, Thailand, December 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit announces its cooperation with 5 leading business and strategic partners for Tourism 2021 recovery plan with the launching...
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Tourism Innovation Summit Celebrates On-Site its...
Seville, Spain, December 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2020 celebrated its first edition, which took place in Seville from 25 to 27 November. Three days...
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World Tourism Association for Culture and...
Chatswood, NSW, Australia, December 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has appointed Helena Egan and Shaun Vorster to its Executive Board, effective...
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GTEF 2020: Solidarity and Innovation, Reshaping...
Macao, Macao SAR, December 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Tourism Economy Forum · Macao 2020 will be held in Macao on 9 December. Under the theme of “Solidarity...
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UNWTO: Advancing International Code for Protection...
Madrid, Spain, November 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists has met for a second time, bringing the...
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Udon Thani – Esaan Style Travel
Udon Thani, the city of Mee Khit cloth and magnificent nature. Visit various attractions such as “Sam Tam Khao Reservoir”, “Ban Non Kok Community”, and pay respect to the Buddha...
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Leadership Changes at Air Transport Association
Geneva, Switzerland, November 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes approved by the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM). Robin Hayes, CEO of...
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Festive Cheer Embraces Anantara Siam Bangkok...
Bangkok, Thailand, November 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Throughout December, Anantara Siam is hosting a wealth of...
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Investments and Education Focus of High-Level...
Tunis, Tunisia, November 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met with H.E. Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, and his Head of government...
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Trat – Black Sand Beach and...
Ban Tha Ranae Community – Amazing mangrove forest. Start the first day at Ban Tha Ranae community, a tourism community full of natural wonders. The mangrove forest here is divided...
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Lampang – Community Model and National...
Visit Huai Sam Kha Reservoir Project which operated under the Royal Agricultural Water Resources Development Project of King Rama IX. Water resources development for agriculture project according to the royal...
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IATA Travel Pass Key to Reopening...
Geneva, Switzerland, November 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is in the final development phase of the IATA Travel Pass, a digital...
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ITB Berlin Presents Virtual Platform for...
Berlin, Germany, November 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / From 9 to 12 March the who’s who of the global B2B travel industry will meet at ITB Berlin NOW – A...
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UNWTO in Uruguay Supporting Tourism’s Sustainable...
Montevideo, Uruguay, November 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded his official visit to the Americas with a series of high-level meetings...
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Ayutthaya – Follow the King’s Philosophy
Somdej Phra Suriyothai Monument. Makhamyong Monkey Cheeks Project under the Royal Initiative of King Rama IX. The trip begins at Somdej Phra Suriyothai Monument in the area of Makhamyong Monkey...
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Chumphon Gateway to Southern Thailand
Kaem Ling Nong Yai – Generosity of King Rama IX – The first Kaem Ling project in Thailand. The first check-in point of this trip, we will take you to...
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Macao Welcomes 28,000 Visitors on First...
Macao, Macao SAR, November 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Macao Special Administrative Region Government launched the “Tour Macao Carnival” early this month to spotlight Macao as a safe destination,...
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Leaders to Unlock More Sustainable and...
Geneva, Switzerland, November 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated vulnerabilities in food systems – highlighting the insecurity of rural livelihoods, the tragedy of food waste, and...
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WTTC: Cutting 14-day Quarantine to Five...
London, United Kingdom, November 24 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK government’s latest move that will slash the travel quarantine lockdown if passengers test negative on the fifth day, will provide...
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UNWTO Official Visit to Brazil Supports...
Brasilia, Brazil, November 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Government of Brazil to help...
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Ambassadors to Spain Join Call for...
Madrid, Spain, November 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ambassadors to Spain from the region of Europe gathered today for a high-level meeting with the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization...
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36 Pioneer Cities Chart a Course...
Geneva, Switzerland, November 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum announced today that 36 cities across 22 countries and six continents have agreed to pioneer a new roadmap...
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ITB India Goes all-virtual for 2021...
Mumbai, India, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Due to the ongoing travel restrictions and the circumstances around the current pandemic situation, ITB India organiser has decided to hold the...
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WTTC to Hold Global Summit in...
Cancun, Mexico, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The first major conference in the “new normal” of the COVID-19 world will take place in Cancun, Mexico on 23-25 March 2021,...
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Introducing Curator Hotel & Resort Collection...
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, November 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) and six industry-leading hotel operators today jointly announced the launch of Curator Hotel & Resort...
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UNWTO: Challenge of Supporting the Hospitality...
Madrid, Spain, November 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launched the Hospitality Challenge. This was designed to identify ideas and individuals capable of...
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WTTC Responds to Latest Quarantine and...
London, United Kingdom, November 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The opening of an ‘air corridor’ between the UK and the UAE is great...
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The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya...
Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, November 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya threw a sparklingly extravagant grand opening at the resort on 12 November 2020. The grand...
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Awards Nominations and Laureates List for...
The Covid-19 has brought so many changes to the world, including Events, Festivals and Awards season. The 2020 International Tourism Film Festival Awards was held as a virtual, digital Event,...
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Banyan Hua Hin Launches Inaugural Banyan...
Hua Hin, Thailand, November 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Pioneering healthy and active lifestyle community Banyan Hua Hin has unveiled the “Banyan Privilege Club Golf Classic” at its award-winning course,...
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Seville Leads Tourism Recovery Plan with...
Seville, Spain, November 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism recovery is possible if countries start collaborating and developing systems to ensure a safe travel and experience through antigen tests or...
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WTTC is Proud to Present Second...
London, United Kingdom, November 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, presents its second in a...
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UNWTO Brings Tourism Sector Together to...
Madrid, Spain, November 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has once again brought leaders from across the sector together for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation...
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All Aircraft Could Fly on Sustainable...
New York City, New York, United States, 13 November 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sustainable Aviation Fuels as a Pathway to Net-Zero Aviation Report shows that a transition to carbon-neutral...
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A Lifeline for Small Island States:...
London, United Kingdom, November 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the importance of...
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WTTC: U.S. Set to Lose 9.2...
Washington DC, United States, November 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A staggering 9.2 million jobs could be lost in the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector in 2020 if barriers to...
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Skål International Participate at the UNWTO...
Madrid, Spain, November 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The 42nd Affiliate Members’ Plenary Session is being held on November 5-6, 2020, in Madrid under the unprecedented circumstances due to the...
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Asteroids Provide Sustainable Resource
Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States, November 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The prospects of a robotic manufacturing base operating off Earth is not as far-fetched an idea as it...
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Green Horizon Summit to Accelerate the...
London, United Kingdom, November 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The City of London Corporation, in collaboration with the Green Finance Institute, and supported by the World Economic Forum, is hosting...
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Endangered White Rhino Baby Born at...
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, November 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park just welcomed a baby white rhinoceros to the family, boosting efforts to save...
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UNWTO in Namibia – First Visit...
Windhoek, Namibia, November 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid a first visit to an African Member State since the start of...
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IATA: September Offers No Relief to...
Geneva, Switzerland, November 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers...
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Atrevia to Work with UNWTO to...
Madrid, Spain, November 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA, a global Communication and Strategic Positioning company, won the Inspiration Africa...
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Alain St.Ange Lets Go of Weekly...
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, November 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Seychelles former and most popular Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange, who made a bid for the highest office for Tourism Ministers...
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Rich Programme at Virtual IT&CMA Asia...
Bangkok, Thailand, November 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Established in 1993, IT&CMA is at the forefront of fostering MICE growth opportunities for the Asia-Pacific and beyond. Its multi-faceted programme engages...
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New International Code to Provide Greater...
Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With...
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Iceland, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks &...
London, United Kingdom, November 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Iceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks and Caicos are the latest major destinations to adopt the World Travel & Tourism Council’s...
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Virtual IT&CM Asia, CTW APAC Debut...
Singapore, Singapore, November 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The double-bill trade event, IT&CM Asia and CTW APAC, will maintain its presence this year amid ongoing travel restrictions with a virtual...
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Turismo de Portugal Joins GSTC
Lisbon, Portugal, November 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Turismo de Portugal is the official Portuguese Tourism Board, responsible for the promotion, development and sustainability of tourist activity in the country....
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International Tourism Down 70% as Travel...
Madrid, Spain, November 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the...
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WTTC, 174m Travel and Tourism Jobs...
London, United Kingdom, October 30,2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveal that despite a slight improvement since June, a staggering 174m Travel...
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Cooperation and Trust as Important as...
Madrid, Spain, October 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations, of which UNWTO is proud to be a part, was established to promote peace among nations and allow us...
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WTTC on Opening of Air Corridors...
London, United Kingdom, October 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The opening of ‘air corridors’ between the UK and the Canary Islands, the Greek...
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PATA Embarks on Governance Reorganisation
Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has taken the bold move to make significant changes to the design of its organisational governance...
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Canary Islands Joins Observatory Network to...
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, October 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Canary Islands has been confirmed as the latest member of the growing International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories...
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Bali Creates MICE Forum to Boost...
Denpasar, Bali, October 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The island’s once-thriving MICE sector will play a significant role, more so than the leisure sector, in the government’s tourism recovery plan....
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Astana Convention Bureau Joins Astana Invest...
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, October 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the resolution of the Mayor’s office of Nur-Sultan, Astana Convention Bureau LLP and Astana Invest LLP have been merged and continue...
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ITB Asia 2020 Virtual Concluded with...
Singapore, Singapore, October 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, successfully concluded today rounding off the first virtual event in its 13-year history. The highly-anticipated...
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Banyan Thailand Reimagines Hua Hin as...
Hua Hin, Thailand, October 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Thailand, the active lifestyle community in Hua Hin, has come together with a series of prestigious tourism and leisure partners...
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Travel Industry Executives Complete Phase One...
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, October 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel industry executives met at London Heathrow Airport as part of a transatlantic trial of CommonPass, a digital health...
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Best Western Hotels Unveils Inaugural Property...
Fukuoka, Japan, October 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami —...
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UNWTO and ITC Collaborate to Strengthen...
Monrovia, Liberia, October 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the main attractions of Liberia is its coastal tourism product. In recent years, several initiatives have been undertaken to develop...
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WTTC Responds to Testing on Departure...
London, United Kingdom, October 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “It is very encouraging to see the door beginning to open to allow airport...
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Global Tourism Crisis Committee, Coordination is...
Madrid, Spain, October 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Consistent and harmonized travel protocols, enhanced safety measures and the protection of jobs and livelihoods are the main ingredients needed for the...
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mu Space Uncovered Plan of Pushing...
Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / mu Space revealed the space technology development plan after the press conference of MoU signing between TOT and muSpace for advancement of...
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Thailand Celebrates Loi Krathong Festival 2020...
Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the “Delightful Colours of the River, Loi Krathong Celebrations 2020” in Ayutthaya and five...
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UNWTO, Expedia to Share Data and...
Madrid, Spain, October 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive...
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WTTC to Establish Global Steering Committee...
London, United Kingdom, October 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council is to spearhead a major global drive to revive international travel with the public and...
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Survey Finds 70 Percent of Travelers...
New York City, New York, USA, October 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travelers (99 percent) are eager to travel again, with 70 percent...
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Peru, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and more...
Nassau, Bahamas, October 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Peru, Bahamas and Puerto Rico are the latest destinations to use the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched earlier...
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Alain St.Ange Speaks on Seychelles Presidential...
Victoria,Mahé, Seychelles, October 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Presidential Debates were a momentous step forward for our fragile democracy. My only regret was that there were no questions pertaining...
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UNWTO Delegation in Brussels for Talks...
Brussels, Belgium, October 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has led a high-level delegation to Brussels for a series of meetings aimed at...
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ABTA Launches Tourism for Good Report,...
London, United Kingdom, October 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Travel Association, ABTA, has published a new report which sets out how the devastating impact of the global pandemic has...
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Ethiopian Airlines Unveils COVID-19 Global Insurance...
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, October 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ethiopian Airlines Group is pleased to announce that it will cover the medical insurance including repatriation, evacuation and quarantine costs related...
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During Historic G20 Tourism Meeting WTTC...
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In a historic first, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC, who presented their...
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Research Points to Low Risk for...
Geneva, Switzerland, October 9, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since...
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SUNx Malta Goes Live with Practical...
Valletta, Malta, October 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta goes live with its two practical programs to support company and community Climate Friendly Travel strategic transformation – linking our...
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G20 Tourism Leaders Commit to Intensify...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the heart...
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UNWTO: Stepping Up Support for Safe...
Madrid, Spain, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Millions of jobs are at risk. Tourism is a major driver of the world economy, accounting for 7% of international trade. Globally,...
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2021...
Lucerne-Bürgenstock, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum is pleased to announce that it will hold its Annual Meeting 2021 in Lucerne-Bürgenstock, Switzerland, from 18 to 21...
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Indonesia Becomes First Signatory of UNWTO...
Jakarta, Indonesia, October 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Republic of Indonesia has become the first signatory of the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument created to ensure...
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IOSH and WTTC Release Guidelines for...
London, United Kingdom, October 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), signed a memorandum of collaboration...
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IATA: Looming Cash Crisis Threatens Airlines
Geneva, Switzerland, October 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airline industry will burn through $77 billion in cash during the second half...
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UNWTO and IATA Sign Agreement to...
Madrid, Spain, October 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Ahead of the G20 summit of the world’s largest economies, which includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has...
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Pressure to Drop Quarantines in Favour...
Brussels, Belgium, October 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / With less than 90 days to go before the year-end holiday season, European aviation bodies have intensified their call to replace quarantine...
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UNWTO to Harness Power of A.I...
Mountain View, California, USA, October 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so...
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BUZZ Expo China Summit Builds Bridges...
Beijing, China, October 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / All Tourism Professionals worldwide are welcome to join the BUZZ Expo China Summit – a truly unique digital trade show for the...
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WTTC Responds to Crucial EU Tourism...
London, United Kingdom, October 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: WTTC welcomes the outcome of the latest meeting of EU Tourism Ministers as they...
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Green Recovery of Air Transport a...
Geneva, Switzerland, October 1, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / Despite the current crisis facing the global aviation industry, its commitment to pursuing sustainability remains strong, particularly as the sector starts to...
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UNWTO and FAO to Work Together...
Rome, Italy, October 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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New WTTC Campaign Highlights Social Benefits...
London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A major social media campaign has today been launched to raise awareness of the wide-ranging social benefits of travel by the...
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UNWTO: Tourism and Rural Development
Madrid, Spain, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism’s many benefits must be felt outside of urban areas for the sector to fulfil its potential to provide opportunities for all:...
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WTTC Launches Report on Future of...
London, United Kingdom, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), today unveils a new report that explores the implications of the trends for each...
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Best Western Commits to Japan’s Tourism...
Yokohama, Japan, September 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has continued to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of Best Western Hotel Fino Shin-Yokohama...
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The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya...
Pattaya, Thailand, September 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The African gems mining-inspired resort announces its opening and reveals its introductory rates. The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya sets its opening...
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Climate Friendly Travel. The Green &...
Valletta, Malta, September 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Earlier this month, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres issued a policy brief on the important role of Tourism,...
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UNWTO and Google Host First Tourism...
Madrid, Spain, September 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Advancing digitalization will be key to adapting to the new tourism environment. The Covid-19 crisis has disproportionately affected tourism, a sector that...
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World Tourism Day 2020 – Message...
Madrid, Spain, September 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / For the past 40 years, World Tourism Day has highlighted the power of tourism to touch on almost every part of our...
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World Tourism Day 2020 – Official...
New York City, NY, USA, September 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In the 40 years since the very first World Tourism Day, much has changed. Demand for travel has soared....
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UNWTO supports EBRD’s Web Tool for...
Madrid, Spain, September 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The EBRD and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism, accelerate the transfer of climate finance and...
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Embrace Circular Economy or We Will...
The Hague, Netherlands, September 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As political leaders seek to engage the private sector in making the European Union’s $1 trillion Green Deal initiative a reality,...
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SUNx Malta Launches Climate Friendly Travel...
New York City, NY, USA, September 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / During the Climate Week NYC and in the side-lines of UN General Assembly, SUNx Malta launched a Climate Friendly...
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UNWTO Launches Comprehensive Tourism Recovery Tracker
Madrid, Spain, September 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As growing numbers of countries around the world ease restrictions on travel, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new Tourism...
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Secretary-General of GTEF, Pansy Ho Gives...
Macao, Macao SAR, September 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Vice-Chairman and Secretary-General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum, Pansy Ho gave a virtual keynote at 2020 Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit: Qingdao...
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World Tourism Day 2020, Message from...
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, September 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As the world marks yet again Tourism Day it is important for us in Seychelles to say “Happy Tourism Day” to...
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Thailand Golf, What Expats and International...
Bangkok, Thailand, September 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / With all the recent discussions on whether Thai caddies should be compulsory, well over 2/3rds of golfers polled in thaivisa’s Golf in...
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Best Western Introduces New Era of...
Pattaya, Thailand, September 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts expansion in Thailand has taken a significant stride forward with the opening of Best Western Plus Nexen....
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Top Global Companies Take Action on...
New York, USA, September 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum today released a set of universal environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and disclosures to measure stakeholder...
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Rimba Raya Becomes First Forest Conservation...
Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, September 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Everland llc, the agency exclusively representing InfiniteEARTH’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve in Borneo, is pleased to announce that Rimba Raya...
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World Tourism Day: Global Community Unites...
Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big...
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WTTC Celebrates as 100 Destinations Get...
London, United Kingdom, September 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce that in just three short months, 100 destinations are now...
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WTTC Proud to Present First in...
New York, NY, United States, September 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council presents its first in a series of Travel & Tourism focused virtual events...
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Skal International Stands Strong with Its...
Malaga, Spain, September 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pandemic hit the travel and tourism industry the hardest around the globe. During this most difficult time, Skål International has been...
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UNWTO Executive Council Backs Strong United...
Tbilisi, Georgia, September 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first...
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Canadian Government Needs to Consider Safe...
Montreal, Canada, September 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the Canadian government to support the COVID-19 testing initiatives of Air Canada and WestJet as...
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UNWTO: International Tourist Numbers Down 65%...
Madrid, Spain, September 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization showing the...
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President Bill and Chelsea Clinton to...
New York, NY, USA, September 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will virtually convene members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network — leaders...
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World Economic Forum Announces Co-Chairs of...
Geneva, Switzerland, September 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum announced today the co-chairs of the annual Sustainable Development Impact Summit The summit’s fourth year comes at a...
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UNWTO Highlights Potential of Domestic Tourism...
Madrid, Spain, September 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / As restrictions on travel begin to ease globally, destinations around the world are focusing on growing domestic tourism, with many offering incentives...
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WEF: Emerging Technology Clusters Driving Evolution...
New York, USA, September 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, distributed ledger technologies and quantum are increasingly being used by financial services firms...
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WTTC Responds to Latest Quarantine Announcements
London, United Kingdom, September 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: The World Travel & Tourism Council shares the dismay and severe disappointment of thousands...
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Pansy Ho Provides Recovery Recommendations for...
Macao, Macao SAR, September 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Vice-Chairman and Secretary-General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), Pansy Ho gave a keynote speech at the World Conference on...
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TAT Highlights Travel Promotions for Expats...
Bangkok, Thailand, September 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Expat Travel Deal 2020’ to offer domestic tourism promotions for expatriate residents to...
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Global Destinations are Easing Travel Restrictions...
Madrid, Spain, September 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though...
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GeoSure & Deem Teams to Bring...
Oakland, California, United States, September 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Deem, a leading mobile and cloud technology provider for the corporate travel industry, today announced its partnership with GeoSure, the...
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WTTC Calls for Air Corridors between...
London, United Kingdom, September 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Airport testing pilot corridor between London and New York could herald the return of international travel Global inbound business travel contributes more...
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The Time to Prepare for COVID-19...
Geneva, Switzerland, September 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for...
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WTTC Responds to the UK Government’s...
London, United Kingdom, September 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO WTTC, said: WTTC is encouraged the government is beginning to listen and has now introduced its...
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Travel Companies Need to Provide Flexibility...
London, United Kingdom, September 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the recent announcement that Delta Air Lines has joined American Airlines and United Airlines in scrapping a range of ticket-change...
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WTTC Responds to Latest Quarantine Announcements...
London, United Kingdom, September 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC shares the bewilderment of British holidaymakers and those working throughout the Travel &...
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World Golf Expo 2021 with President...
Haikou, Hainan, China, September 5, 2020 / MYGOLFWORLD / Abeles will be delivering the keynote address at WGE to be staged at the Mission Hills Golf Resort on Haikou, Hainan...
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Greenview Portal First Sustainability Management System...
Singapore, Singapore, July 30, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / GSTC extends its recognition to include sustainable tourism management systems. Greenview Portal is the first sustainable tourism management system for multi-site businesses...
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Germans Want to Travel Abroad Despite...
Berlin, Germany, July 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Berlin is to publish a special study by IPK on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on international travel behaviour –...
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Sustainable First Joins Forces with the...
New York City, New York, United States, July 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations announced today that it is teaming up with Sustainable First, the platform dedicated to...
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China’s Consumer Confidence are Steadily Recovering
Shanghai, China, August 12, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / With the gradual mitigation of the pandemic outbreak, the willingness of Chinese tourists to travel is rising every day as a recent...
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WTTC Expresses Condolences on Recent Kerala...
London, Great Britain, August 11, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The entire WTTC family expresses its heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the passengers, crew and the family and friends of those...
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Session Series at ITB Virtual Convention...
Berlin, Germany, August 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The hospitality industry is facing turbulent times: On 11 August (2 – 4 p.m. CET) ITB Berlin will launch its next round...
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Sri Lanka and Grenada Latest Recipients...
London, United Kingdom, August 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Popular holiday destinations Sri Lanka and Grenada, are among the latest destinations to begin using the world’s first ever global safety...
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WTTC, UK Heading to Worst Case...
London, Great Britain, August 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Nearly three million jobs in the UK – and 197 million worldwide in the Travel & Tourism sector globally – look...
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ITB China Announces ITB China Industry...
Shanghai, China, August 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The organizers of ITB China, China’s largest B2B exclusive travel trade show, announced the launch of the ITB China Industry MeetUp, at...
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Leadership Succession for IATA’s Customer, Financial...
Geneva, Switzerland, August 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will...
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WTTC Calls Governments to Implement Comprehensive...
London, United Kingdom, August 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said “WTTC is calling upon Governments around the world to begin a substantial programme of...
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UNWTO, ONCE Foundation and ENAT Call...
Madrid, Spain, August 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is calling on destinations to recognize the needs of travellers with disabilities or specific access requirements as...
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PATA Joins Global Tourism Plastic Initiative...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has today become a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the United Nations...
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Mekong Tourism Announces Virtual Destination Mekong...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 5, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / In the afternoon of Tuesday, August 25th , the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is hosting a half-day Virtual Destination Mekong Summit, organized...
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Capella Bangkok Opens for Reservations Ahead...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Bangkok is now accepting reservations for stays from October 1st 2020. The highly anticipated opening is Capella Hotels and Resorts’ first...
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Sharing Rare Disease Data Across Borders...
San Francisco, California, United States, August 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Those who contracted COVID-19 are experiencing what it’s like to have a condition that is difficult to diagnose without...
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UNWTO Counts Cost of Standstill, COVID-19...
Madrid, Spain, August 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data showing the cost up...
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WTTC launches Insurance Guidelines for Travel...
London, Great Britain, August 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the...
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Switzerland Celebrates Swiss National Day
Grütli, Seelisberg, Uri, Switzerland. August 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291 Since 1891, the first of August has been celebrated as Swiss National Day....
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Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach Displays...
Okinawa, Japan, July 31, 2020 / travelindex / The Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach in Okinawa, Japan, continues to show its commitment to supporting the local community through creative and...
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New Golf Directory Launched in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand, August 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Golf plays a huge part in Thailand’s tourist industry, in fact, over 700,000 international golf vacationers spent their tourist dollars coming to...
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WTTC Says UK to Lose £22...
London, United Kingdom, August 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A staggering £22 billion looks set to be lost from the UK economy due to the collapse of international travel during...
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UNWTO Delegation Observes Safe Restart of...
Cairo, Egypt, August 26, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A high-level delegation from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the...
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United Nations Secretary-General’s Policy Brief on...
New York City, New York, United States, August 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Policy Brief provides an overview of the socio-economic impacts from the pandemic on tourism, including on...
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PATA Gold Award Winners Announced Live...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 25, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be announcing the PATA Gold Awards 2020 live during Virtual PTM 2020. Supported and sponsored...
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Embraces Nature with Unique Cave Dining...
Sunway City Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, August 24, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Sunway Hotels & Resorts’ naturally luxurious wellness resort in Ipoh, Malaysia, is inviting guests to...
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WTTC Launches Interactive COVID-19 Travel Demand...
London, United Kingdom, August 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A new in-depth data dashboard highlighting the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels, as well as revealing the shifting...
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WTTC, Croatia, Ecuador and Ghana Get...
London, United Kingdom, August 21 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Croatia, Ecuador and Ghana are the latest in a long line of major destinations to use the world’s first ever global...
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Health Checklist to Help Airlines Implement...
Montreal, Canada, August 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an airline self-assessment health checklist to support the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-off: Guidance...
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UNWTO: Safe Restart of Tourism is...
Madrid, Spain, August 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The cost of the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is there for all to see. Between January...
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Trade & Travel Tech Accelerator Welcomes...
Washington D.C., United States, August 19, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Today, Trade & Travel (T&T) announced that the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel &...
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UNWTO and Hospitality Challenge Search for...
Glion, Switzerland, August 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education are calling on career climbers and switchers, entrepreneurs and innovators to put themselves forward...
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Best Western Hotels Expands in Asia...
Tokyo, Japan, August 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka, located at 3-7-12, Akasaka, Tokyo. The...
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PATA Announces Dates for Virtual PATA...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced that Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2020 will take place from September 23 – 27. Virtual PTM...
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SUNx Malta Looking for Greta Thunberg’s...
Valetta, Malta, August 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta is working to build a “Climate Friendly Travel” future – Low-carbon: SDG-linked: Paris 1.5 trajectory. Our goal is to help...
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WTTC Responds to Latest UK Government...
London, United Kingdom, August 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / No response from the UK Government to the letter signed by 100+ of the most influential CEOs. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President...
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New Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Opens Restaurants,...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, a new luxury hotel and wellness destination, set in the centre of Bangkok’s newly developed upscale residential extension...
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Hua Hin Emerges as Thailand’s Leading...
Hua Hin, Thailand, August 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Pioneering luxury real estate development, Banyan Residences, is fighting back against Covid-19 by refocusing its strategy to concentrate on the fast-growing...
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WTTC Calls for Leadership from PM...
London, United Kingdom, August 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has urgently called on the UK government for strong leadership and unprecedented international collaboration,...
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WTTC Launches Safe Travels Protocols for...
London, United Kingdom, September 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the latest set of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce...
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Malta Announces 30 Scholarships for Climate...
Valletta, Malta, September 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / At a press conference at the Gozo Campus of the Institute for Tourism Studies, Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia...
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WTTC: United States to Lose $155...
Washington D.C., United States, September 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A devastating $155 billion looks set to be lost from the U.S. economy due to the collapse of international travel...
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New Motorway Opens More Tourism Destinations...
Bangkok, Thailand, September 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A 32-kilometre motorway opening in Thailand’s rapidly developing Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will significantly enhance access to a broad range of new...
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ICC and WTTC Issue COVID-19 Restart...
Paris, France, September 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely...
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IATA Calls for Borders to Open...
Geneva, Switzerland, September 1, 2020 / AIRLINEHUB / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by...
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WTTC: Germany to Lose €38 Billion...
Berlin, Germany, August 31, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / €104.1 million a day being lost to the German economy. A devastating €38 billion looks set to be lost from the German...
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UNWTO: Covid-19 and Transforming Tourism
Madrid, Spain, August 31, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / If tourism brings us together, then travel restrictions keep us apart. More importantly, restrictions on travel also prevent tourism from delivering on...
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Best Western Unveils Exclusive Deals for...
Bangkok, Thailand, August 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce several exciting promotions for guests attending the 56th Thai Teaw Thai fair, Thailand’s...
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WTTC Says France to Lose €48...
Paris, France, August 28, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A staggering €48 billion looks set to be lost from the French economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020,...
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US Businesses, Governments and Non-Profits Join...
New York, United States, August 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / 26 forward-looking companies, cities, and organizations across the US announced they will help combat extreme heat and wildfires, as well...
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Leading Speakers on Tourism Trends at...
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – August 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Leading speakers on tourism trends and insights are set to gather in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan for the PTM Forums taking place during PATA...
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Dining with the Stars by Savelberg...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Restaurant Savelberg Thailand in collaboration with Oriental Residence Bangkok invites guests to enjoy an exclusive dining experience. Diners will delight in a...
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Using Local...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has begun using the online tourism management system ‘Local Kit’, as part of its ongoing efforts...
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Onsite Organic Garden at Pullman Luang...
Luang Prabang (Laos) – August 28, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Pullman Luang Prabang has steadily immersed itself in the city’s already thriving eco-tourism and sustainability scene since launching in 2018. By...
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Thai-Chinese Property & Aplan to Launch...
Phuket (Thailand) – August 28, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Thai-Chinese Property Holdings joins hands with Aplan Properties in the launch of an upscale property Radisson Phuket Mai Khao Beach, located on...
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World Tourism Forum Lucerne Indian Start-Up...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – August 27, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Together with Tata Trusts, the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) is looking for start-ups based in...
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Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit Launches 9/9/19...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 27, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 launches 9/9/19 promotion with a 19% discount on the existing promotions for all five room types on the...
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Sustainability, Central Theme at IT&CM Asia...
Singapore (Singapore) – August 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Over 20 knowledge sessions will take place across the 3-day IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific that sees dedicated tracks targeting various interest...
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Re-Writing Our Narrative in Sustaining the...
Winnipeg (Canada) – August 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Alain St. Ange is one of the most sought-after speakers on the world stage on the topic of tourism, and he was...
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Launch of The Residences at Mandarin...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Iconsiam Superlux Residence has announced that The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok have launched in spectacular style. The first Mandarin Oriental branded...
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Gourmet Street Food Fair at World...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In a first for the World Gourmet Festival, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel will showcase the City of Angels’ enviable status as the...
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Boat Lagoon Resort Phuket, a Novel...
Phuket (Thailand) – August 20, 2019 (travelindex) – Boat Lagoon Resort in Phuket, because of its location is often a miss for many tourist that plan a trip to Phuket...
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Inaugural MICE Show Asia to Focus...
Singapore (Singapore) – August 19, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The inaugural MICE Show Asia, taking place alongside ITB Asia 2019 in Singapore between 16-18 October, will have as its theme ‘Winning...
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Ramada Plaza Melaka Gears Up to...
Melaka (Malaysia) – August 21 2019 (travelindex.com) – Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka was proud to once again be part of the nations’ 62nd National day celebrations. Marking the beginning...
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Best Western Rewards Members with Great...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 19, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has unveiled an appetizing new offer at Vīb Best Western Sanam Pao, giving Best Western Rewards members...
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Thailand Launches Mobile Car Information Kiosk...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching its latest promotional initiative, ‘TAT Mobile Car’, to proactively provide tourism information and promote...
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Best Western Hotels Unveils Exclusive Deals...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 15, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has revealed a series of exciting promotions for guests at Thai Teaw Thai #52 (from August 29...
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Sunderland of Scotland Unleash New Autumn...
Lanark, Scotland (United Kingdom) – August 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Sunderland of Scotland, the leading technical golfwear brand reveals its collection for Autumn Winter 2019. The men’s collection combines a...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 12th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – August 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Tourism must be taken seriously. Praslin and La Digue Islands will see new challenges soon if landing fee proposals become a...
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Elegant Mooncake Lover Bags Pellevah at...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Choose the finest gift for Mooncake Lovers at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel during this Mid-Autumn Festival. Designed by PELLEVAH, the Mooncake Lover...
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The Naka Island Wins Five Prestigious...
Phuket (Thailand) – August 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket received 5 prestigious awards at the 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurants...
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Thailand Announces Five New National Parks
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Thailand has added five new national parks around the country during...
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Banyan Tree Residences Riverside Bangkok Celebrates...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Nirvana Daii PLC unveils its most ultra-luxury project yet, “Banyan Tree Residences Riverside Bangkok” in the Grand Opening event, highlighting its promise...
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Asia Golf Championship Launched
Siem Reap (Cambodia) – August 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Golfasian and Fore Management Group are delighted to announce the launch of the Asia Golf Championship, a series of four golf...
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Best Western Rewards Named Top Loyalty...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 8, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts celebrates the continued success of its industry-leading loyalty program, Best Western Rewards, which has earned a top...
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First Mercedes-AMG Performance Center Launched in...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Welcome to the first Merdeces-AMG performance center in Thailand with a three-storey showroom by BKK Autohaus Kanchanapisek. Mercedes has high ambitions for...
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IT&CM Asia with Re-designed Programme to...
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 6, 2019 (travelindex) – IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2019 will feature a re-designed programme with proven engagement activities aimed at fostering new avenues of lead...
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Taipei and Tokyo to Get First...
Singapore (Singapore) – August 5, 2019 (travelindex) – After the very successful launch in 5 cities across Asia, Travelindex is announcing the launch of its “Top 25 Restaurants Guides” in...
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The Return of a Legend, Raffles...
Singapore (Singapore) – August 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Singapore’s heritage treasure invites guests and visitors to experience a new era of unparalleled luxury. Raffles Singapore is delighted to officially announce...
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The Next General Manager of India...
Mumbai (India) – August 2, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company and Swiss institution Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, ranked number 3...
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Best Western Rewards Offers Enticing Triple...
Tokyo (Japan) – August 1, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts is inviting its guests to visit Japan this August, with an enticing new promotion at its nationwide...
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Anantara Extends Footprint in Europe with...
Marbella (Spain) – August 1, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Anantara announces its first footstep in Spain, with the opening of Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort, a palazzo style oasis...
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Centara Invites Families To Enjoy Vietnam’s...
Danang (Vietnam) – July 31, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is inviting families to enjoy fun-filled holidays together on the serene shores of Vietnam this...
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Best Western Appoints Venushe Wickramarathne Regional...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 30, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Venushe Wickramarathne as Regional Director of Commercial – Asia,...
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Malta Leads EU Discussion On Zero...
Brussels (Belgium ) – July 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – At the European Parliament in Brussels this week, there was a Round Table discussion among MEPs and Tourism stakeholders on Climate...
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F1 in Schools Thailand Hosts Awards...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – F1 in Schools Thailand, led by CEO and President Dr. Chakraphad Pitakthararuay, staged a “Gathering of the Champions” event to recognize members...
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Experience Maldives Largest Integrated Leisure Destination
Male (Maldives) – July 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Maldives, the world’s tropical paradise, is about to become even more magical with the grand opening of Crossroads by Singha Estate...
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Top 12 Chefs to Battle it...
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – July 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) enjoys a reputation for being a food paradise and industry stats back that up. According...
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ITB Asia Unveils Conference Theme –...
Singapore (Singapore) – July 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) – ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking and inspiring content to industry practitioners as...
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Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel Now Open
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Travellers can now discover the uniquely local and diverse charms of Thailand’s capital city with the opening of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel,...
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IAGTO’s 2020 North America Convention Moves...
Reno Tahoe, Nevada (United States) – July 19, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Northern Nevada’s twin sporting destination of Reno Tahoe will host the 12th annual North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC)...
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Elewana Opens New Five-Star Luxury Tented...
Loisaba Conservancy (Kenya) – July 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Elewana Collection is proud to announce the opening of Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs in Loisaba Conservancy bringing the total number of...
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At Renaissance Samui Every Trip Can...
Koh Samui (Thailand) – July 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, announced its continued brand evolution with a new Discover This Way marketing campaign that reinforces...
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Anurak Lodge Thailand Wins Skal Asian...
Surat Thani (Thailand) – July 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Anurak Community Lodge in Surat Thani province, southern Thailand, has won the 2019 Skal Asian Area Award – Environment Category. The...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 15th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – July 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The well known and popular Patrick Victor has been proposed as Ambassador at Large for Seychelles. Though the confirmation of the...
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IHCL Partners with ESSEC to Launch...
Mumbai (India) – July 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – South Asia’s largest hospitality company has today announced the launch of a scholarship in partnership with the ESSEC Business School in France...
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Baselworld is Building Strong Relationship with...
Basel (Switzerland) – July 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Baselworld has become a Commercial Member of CIBJO (acronym for «Confédération Internationale de Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie, des diamants, Perles et Pierres»), the...
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UNWTO: Tourism Financing for the 2030...
Geneva (Switzerland) – July 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Tourism’s unique potential as a tool for driving the global sustainable development agenda has taken center stage at a special event hosted...
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Well Hotel Bangkok Announces Culinary Collaboration...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 announces a culinary collaboration with Chef Simone Finetti. Ranked as the 8th finalist in the famous TV...
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For 2020 TAT Target’s Growth with...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Gearing up to mark its 60th anniversary in 2020, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to making travel...
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Introducing Paii at The House on...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 10, 2019 (travelindex) – The House on Sathorn today announced the opening of Paii, heralding a new chapter in the culinary offering of the historic, 130-year...
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Centara Hotels Launches of New Beachfront...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has added a new destination to its Thailand collection with the launch of a...
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JFCCT and TCT sign MoU to...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) and the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), at the office of the Tourism...
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Rain Forest Fringe Festival 2019 Launched...
Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) – July 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – With the royal attendance of Duli Yang Maha Mulia (HRH) Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah...
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Little Bangkok to Show Authentic Thai...
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – July 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) of Thailand has selected “Little Bangkok” to be an official restaurant in the Thailand...
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Thailand’s Highest Restaurant and Bar Opens...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar, Thailand’s highest restaurant, and bar are now open at Bangkok’s landmark destination, King Power Mahanakhon. Located in the heart...
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A Bright Light at SKAL Asia...
Bangalore (India) – July 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The 48th Skål Asia Congress was officially opened by Skål International President Lavonne Wittman and local tourism dignitaries recently. The congress took...
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TCEB Showcases MICE Events in the...
Chiang Mai (Thailand) – July 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is joining forces with Chiang Mai province and its private sector to showcase ‘MICE Events...
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Grand Opening of Twinpalms MontAzure Luxurious...
Phuket (Thailand) – July 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – MontAzure, the spectacular lifestyle destination on Phuket’s Kamala Beach, is celebrating the official opening of its latest phase, Twinpalms MontAzure – a...
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Sabre Releases its Industry-first Lodging Innovation
Southlake, Texas (United States) – July 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, announces the release of Sabre Content Services for Lodging....
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First Bhutan-Thailand Friendship Drive Sets-off on...
Bangkok (Thailand) – July 1, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The epic eight-day journey set off from Bangkok on Friday, 21 June and will have covered 3,000 km by the time it...
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Almost 2,000 Startups Showcased at Techsauce...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Companies from across the ASEAN region are attending Techsauce Global Summit, which took place at Centara Grand, CentralWorld, Bangkok. Now in its...
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Best Western Hotels Hosts Exclusive Media...
Phu Quoc (Vietnam) – June 28, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts hosted an exclusive media familiarization (fam) trip to Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s picturesque “Pearl Island”, allowing key...
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Indonesia Boosts Digital Ecosystem at Techsauce...
Jakarta (Indonesia) – June 28, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Indonesian government is hard at work in making the country the largest digital economy in Southeast Asia. One of their efforts...
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Movenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Opens in...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 27, 2019 (travelindex.com)-Mӧvenpick Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok in the Thai capital. Nestled in the heart of Sukhumvit, the...
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ASEAN Youngest Blockchain Entrepreneur Steals the...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – One of the ASEAN region’s youngest entrepreneurs, KIDLetCoin CEO and Co-Founder, 10-year-old Kaede Takenaka, spoke about blockchain and cryptocurrencies at this year’s...
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20th Edition of The Hotel Show...
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – June 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Hotel Show Dubai will be celebrating its 20th edition during the Middle East Design and Hospitality Week 2019 taking...
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The 20th World Gourmet Festival Announced
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, led by Mohammed Wazir, Hotel Manager, and Jan van Dyk, Executive Chef, recently announced the annual culinary event,...
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Malta Launches the Global SUNx Centre...
Malta (Valletta) – June 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Tourism has just agreed with SUNx (Strong Universal Network) to take the lead in...
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Hospitality Superstars to be Lauded at...
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – June 21, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards is a red-carpet event without compare, seen as one of the most coveted invitations on...
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Special Cooking Activity at Blue Elephant...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 21, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Exchange students from EduDee recently participated in a special cooking course at Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant under the guidance of...
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Best Western’s SureStay Hotel Group Continues...
Angeles City (Philippines) – June 21, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts announced today that the rapidly-growing SureStay Hotel Group has reached yet another milestone with the opening...
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Sarawak’s Third Rainforest Fringe Festival to...
Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) – June 21, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The 3rd Rainforest Fringe Festival is on from 5th to 12th July 2019 and will showcase all-inclusive programming that is aimed...
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Air Passengers to Governments; Focus on...
Geneva (Switzerland) – June 20, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments considering a Dutch proposal for an EU-wide tax on air tickets to...
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Jazz up your Golf Holiday in...
St. Moritz (Switzerland) – June 20, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz is offering golfers who love music a perfect holiday combination this summer with a range of...
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Best Western and Habitat Group Sign...
Na Jomtien, Pattaya (Thailand) – June 19, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts celebrates the signing of a full management contract for Bluphere, BW Premier Collection by Best...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 17th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – June 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Seychelles overseas Tour Operator partners are talking more openly at applicable rates today and do not shy away from reminding...
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Historical Flight Around the World by...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Swiss Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) together with support of the Swiss Society Bangkok, Beluthai and Solvay organised a Luncheon presentation...
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Wynn and International Wine Challenge Host...
Macau (Macao SAR) – June 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Wynn Palace Cotai will once again host the Sake Feast with International Wine Challenge (IWC), one of the world’s foremost international...
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UNWTO and Barça Innovation Hub Launch...
Madrid (Spain) – June 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with Barça Innovation Hub (BIHUB) and with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council...
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Successful First Forum on the Greatest...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The “First Forum on the Greatest Story in Global History” was recently held at the Arnoma Grand Hotel in Bangkok. Tourism Authority...
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SmartLife SmartHealth Introduces Longevity Stays in...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – SmartLife SmartHealth is wellness and smart communities for the elderly and senior citizen and expat in Thailand. It offers comprehensive Thailand Longevity...
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UNWTO: Sustainability Key Part of Tourism...
Madrid (Spain)– June 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research...
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Best Western Signs Professional Services Agreement...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 14, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has celebrated the signing of a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with One Place Estate Co., Ltd. for...
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Sala Samui Beach Resort Unveils Lunar-Inspired...
Koh Samui (Thailand) – June 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Sala Samui Chaweng Beach Resort is inviting guests to soothe their bodies and stimulate their senses at the Sala Spa Chaweng,...
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Skal International Launches 2019 Sustainable Tourism...
Torremolinos, Malaga (Spain) – June 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In its 18th edition, a total of 56 entries from 25 countries are this year competing to win the Sustainable Tourism...
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World Economic Forum and UN Sign...
New York (USA) – June 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) –The World Economic Forum and the United Nations signed today a Strategic Partnership Framework outlining areas of cooperation to deepen institutional engagement...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 3rd...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – June 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Last week’s editorial on opening opportunities for Islander Seychellois by ensuring they get access to financing or commercial loans brought the...
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Best Western Launches Inaugural Hotel in...
Chiang Mai (Thailand) – June 11, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts’ Asian expansion strategy has reached a new milestone as the group launches its first ever hotel...
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Thailand’s Biggest Golf Tournament for Club...
Hua Hin (Thailand) – June 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – More than 400 participants representing 22 countries played in Thailand for the 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin...
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TAT Adopts Simplified Strategy to Focus...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has adopted a simplified “A-B-C Strategy” to promote emerging tourist destinations by creating inter-linked, theme-related travel...
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PATA and Awecademy Sign Organisational Partnership
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new organisational partnership with Awecademy, a future-focused educational content provider that...
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TAT Connects New Buyers at TTM...
Pattaya (Thailand) – June 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Thailand Travel Mart Plus, the country’s leading B2B travel show, opened for business on 5 June 2019, ushering in a new...
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GeoSure Partners with Amadeus
Boulder, Colorado (United States) – June 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Elevating safety awareness and empowering travelers has been central to GeoSure’s mission from the beginning. With 15 million users today...
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Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Presents Exciting Experiences...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 4, 2019 (travelindex) – Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok unlocks exciting experiences with its latest room package, ‘Bangkok Getaway‘. You can enjoy an unforgettable time at the tranquil...
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Carsten Spohr Elected New IATA Board...
Seoul (South Korea) – June 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Group Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman...
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PATA Honours Industry Professionals at PATA...
Cebu (Philippines) – June 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented a series of awards to several individuals in recognition for their contributions to the responsible development of...
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Capella Bangkok Delves Into the Culinary...
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Capella Bangkok, the luxurious new boutique retreat nestled on the east bank of the legendary “River of Kings”, the Chao Phraya, will...
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IATA Endorses Five Resolutions
Seoul (South Korea) – June 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The overwhelmingly passed AGM resolution called on Governments to implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as...
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Amazing Thai Taste Festival Encourages to...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 31, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Amazing Thai Taste Festival 2019 is going green this year by asking participants to bring their own food and drink containers...
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GeoSure Partners with Adelman Travel
Boulder, Colorado (United States) – May 31, 2019 (travelindex.com) – We’re delighted to share some news: GeoSure has just partnered with Adelman Travel, a top 10 travel management company specializing...
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New Shades of Emerging Thai Destinations...
Pattaya (Thailand) – May 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The country’s most important B2B travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) 2019,...
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Bruno Huber as General Manager of...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Moevenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, the innovative new health retreat in downtown Bangkok, has announced the appointment of Bruno Huber as its...
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Best Western Makes Summer Travel Memories...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 29, 2019 (travelindex) – Summer travel planning is in full swing and as travelers gear up for their perfect escape, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has...
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Pullman Luang Prabang Reveals State-Of-The-Art Facilities...
Luang Prabang (Lao PDR) – May 28, 2019 (travelindex) – In the fast-paced modern world, it is becoming increasingly difficult for meeting planners to achieve their objectives. Stuffy indoor spaces...
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The Mauritian Standard on Sustainable Tourism...
Port-Louis (Mauritius) – May 27, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the Mauritian Standard on Sustainable Tourism has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’...
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Lao PDR Registers Six-Fold Increase of...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) – According to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Tourism Monitor 2019 Early Edition, Asia Pacific destinations collectively received almost 700 million...
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Spice Market Celebrates with Bold New...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – To celebrate 36 years of purveying Bangkok’s most deliciously authentic Thai cuisine, iconic restaurant Spice Market has unveiled an eye-catching line-up of...
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Global Tourism Economy Forum Explores New...
Shanghai (China) – May 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Global Tourism Economic Research Centre continues its promotion of Global Tourism Economy Forum at ITB CHINA for consecutive years. Held at Shanghai...
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American Express Expand Digital Dining Access,...
New York (United States) – May 21, 2019 (travelindex.com) – American Express today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Resy, the digital restaurant reservation booking and management platform....
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UNWTO: Guatemala to Launch Sustainable Tourism...
Madrid (Spain) – May 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The new Observatory is located in the city of La Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a leading tourism destination....
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Ramada Plaza Melaka Honored to Welcome...
Melaka (Malaysia) – May 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka was honored to host the stay of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan...
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Anita Mendiratta Recognised by IIPT
New York (United States) – May 20, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The day globally recognised as United Nations’ International Day of Living Together in Peace is a day for mobilizing those...
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Asia’s First BW Signature Collection Hotel...
Prachinburi (Thailand) – May 15, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts was recently selected to host a major event designed to showcase the natural beauty and authentic culture...
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Takeaways from PATA Annual Summit 2019...
Cebu (Philippines) – May 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The sold-out PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines officially ended over the weekend. The conference featured opinion leaders from both public...
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X2 Resorts Unveils First All-Pool Villa...
Pattaya (Thailand) – May 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Renowned Southeast Asian boutique hospitality brand, X2 [Cross-To] Resorts, has officially launched its latest boutique resort, X2 Pattaya Oceanphere – a stylish...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 13th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – May 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – A lot of talk about tourism everywhere. The discussions must always be concentrating at trying to consolidate the industry for all...
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SEAHIS Will Tackle Emerging Challenges to...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both...
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Well Hotel Bangkok Extend the Unforgettable...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – For those looking to get away for the weekend in the heart of Bangkok. The award-winning lifestyle wellness, Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit...
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Rizu Launches New Omakase Menu in...
Singapore (Singapore) – May 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Indulge in the very best of contemporary Japanese cuisine. Take delight and relish in quintessential modern Japanese fine dining. Renowned for their...
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Best Western Celebrates Ground-Breaking Ceremony for...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its latest hotel in Bangkok, Best Western Nada Don Mueang, which...
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Blue Elephant Phuket Baba Wedding Ceremony
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant in Phuket was recently the venue for a press conference to announce the upcoming, two-day Peranakan...
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Chatrium Hotels Appoints Group General Manager
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Chatrium Hotels and Residences is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rene Balmer as Group General Manager. Book your Chatrium Hotel...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 6th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – May 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – A recent the quote from President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa during the closing ceremony for the Durban Indaba last week...
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World Tourism Forum Lucerne Makes a...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – May 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, the Board of World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) made a last-minute decision...
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South East Asia Hotel Investors Summit...
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The South East Asia Hotel Investors Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both...
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Exclusive Insight Tourism Report on Central...
Schönenberg (Switzerland) – May 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Central Asia is one of the fastest growing tourism regions in the world right now. Visa reform, improved flight connections, reduced bureaucracy,...
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Human Capital, the Foundation of the...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – May 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Innovative digital business models are constantly changing the travel, tourism and hotel industries. This technology-driven change forces organizations to question long-established structures...
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WISeKey and SUNx Sign Partnership Agreement
Geneva (Switzerland) – May 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) –WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a leading global cybersecurity, Blockchain and IoT company, WISeCoin AG and the SUNx – Strong Universal Network, announced today...
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Astonishing Swiss Made Archaemodern Creation
Geneva (Switzerland) – May 2, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Founded nearly 400 years ago, Robert & Fils 1630, currently headed by Gilles Robert – representing the 11th generation of watchmakers –...
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Argentina and Brazil Deepen Cooperation with...
Buenos Aires (Argentina) – April 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Delegation of Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) recently completed an official visit to Argentina and Brazil,GTEF 2019 Partner Countries....
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All-Star Speaker Lineup at 6th World...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – May 01, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Innovative business models are constantly changing the travel, tourism and hotel industries. This technology-driven change forces organizations to question long established structures...
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Culineur Introduces Meeting Packages for Special...
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Culineur, School of Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship introduces special meeting packages at one of Bangkok’s most strategic locations starting from THB 850....
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LVMH Confirms Participation for Basel World...
Basel (Switzerland) – April 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The LVMH Group has confirmed its participation for Baselworld 2020 within the current framework for its Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 22nd...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – April 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Tourism in Seychelles is currently being discussed throughout the islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. Expectations have grown as more...
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TCEB Road Show Delivers Record Results...
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is achieving record results from its recent CLMV Road Show 2019 that generated nearly 70...
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Seychelles New Political Party “One Seychelles”...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – April 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The launch of the “One Seychelles” Political Party was held on Friday the 26th April and Alain St.Ange, the island’s former...
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Hamburg Wins International Medical Conference
Hamburg (Germany) – April 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Hamburg has won the bid to host the 2022 conference of the International Society for Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid Disorders (ISHCSF). In...
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Adventoro Selected as Finalist for Start-Up...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – April 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Adventure Travel Technologies (“Adventure”) today announced it has been selected by World Tourism Forum Lucerne as a finalist for the upcoming Start-Up...
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GVB Director Flori-Anne de la Cruz...
Hagatna, Guam (Micronesia) – April 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Flori-Anne dela Cruz, youth representative to the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors, is today named as the 2019 PATA...
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Unique Forum on Thailand, Greatest Story...
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) –The upcoming 60th anniversary of both Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International, the two founding pillars of Thai tourism, in 2020...
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World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism and...
Madrid (Spain) – April 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) –The countdown begins for the 5th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to be held on 2 and 3 May in Donostia-San Sebastián, organized...
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Centara Hotels Identifies Social Trends Shaping...
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Global hospitality is at a crossroads. In the last 20 years, technology has transformed every aspect of the guest journey, from online bookings...
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Time Hotels to Open Five New...
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – April 19, 2019 (travelindex.com) –TIME Hotels, the UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the...
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Global Leaders in Travel, Tourism and...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – April 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2019 is going to bridge the silos for three days in early May: academia meets industry, private...
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Stay at Asia’s First BW Signature...
Prachinburi (Thailand) – April 18, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts is inviting guests to be among the first to experience Tawaravadee Resort, BW Signature Collection by Best...
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Ria Bintan Golf Club Launches New...
Bintan (Indonesia) – April 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Award-winning Ria Bintan Golf Club, Bintan, Indonesia, announces a new and bigger term membership programme under their Elite Golf Plan (EGP). This...
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Expert Speakers Announced for Arrival Asia...
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Over 20 expert speakers from leading online and supplier brands have been confirmed for the Arrival Asia Pacific in-destination event, which is...
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Minor Hotels Announces Debut of Luxury...
Marbella (Spain) – April 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Minor Hotels and NH Hotel Group are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to operate the Villa Padierna Palace, a...
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Puerto Rico to Host the World...
San Juan (Puerto Rico) – April 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The 2020 WTTC Global Summit will be hosted by the Government of Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company and Discover Puerto Rico....
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Cambodia Shines as Golf Destination at...
Siem Reap (Cambodia) – April 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Cambodia is poised to become a genuine twin-centre golf destination as a result of two announcements made during the 8th annual...
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Minister Santos of Argentina, Global Champion...
Seville (Spain) – April 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. Gustavo Santos, Minister of Tourism, Government of Argentina, has been awarded a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Champion Award...
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Five Sustainability Trends to Keep on...
London (Great Britain) – April 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Ever get the feeling that forest fires, record-defying storms, and heavy droughts are more common than they used to be? Or...
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Minister Maria Reyes Maroto Illera of...
Seville (Spain) – April 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. María Reyes Maroto Illera, Minister of Tourism, Government of Spain, has been awarded a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global...
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Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk to Speak...
Cebu (Philippines) – April 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to announce that Airbnb co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chairman of Airbnb China, Nathan...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 8th...
Seville (Spain) – April 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The world of tourism has just witnessed the 2019 WTTC Summit (World Travel & Tourism Council), the largest gathering of the tourism...
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UNWTO: Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition...
Madrid (Spain) – April 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with the support of PromPeru have announced the finalists of the 1st...
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GTEF Promoting Global Partnership at WTTC...
Seville (Spain) – April 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Delegation of Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (“GTERC” or “the Centre”) attended the 19th WTTC Global Summit at Seville, Spain to on...
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Pullman Luang Prabang Showcases Sustainability at...
Luang Prabang (Lao PDR) – April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The ancient city of Luang Prabang is considered to be the cradle of Lao culture. Nestled in jungle-clad hills at...
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Minister Kountoura of Greece Awarded WTTC...
Seville (Spain) – April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism, Government of Greece, has been awarded a prestigious World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Champion...
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Spain’s Minister María Reyes Maroto Illera,...
Seville (Spain) – April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. María Reyes Maroto Illera, Minister of Tourism, Government of Spain, has been awarded a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global...
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Skal International and Biosphere Tourism Strengthen...
New York (United States) – April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Skål International CEO, Daniela Otero, met recently with Patricio Azcárate Díaz de Losada, Biosphere Tourism General Manager, with whom we...
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Tourism Leaders from Africa Meet During...
Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – During the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Seville (Spain) meeting between Tourism Minister Najib Balala of Kenya and Alain...
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Tourism for Tomorrow Award Winners Announced...
Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce the 2019 leaders in sustainable tourism at the Tourism for Tomorrow...
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Gloria Guevara Opens WTTC Global Summit...
Seville (Spain) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Travel and Tourism generates economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty. That was the message from Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, World...
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WTTC Launches Global Taskforce on Human...
Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the formation of a global taskforce to help prevent and combat human trafficking...
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Climate Resilience Program Announced at WTTC...
Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Speaking today at the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Professor Geoffrey Lipman, SUNx Co-founder, announced the launch of a Lifetime Learning program...
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Splendid Songkran Festival 2019 at Iconsiam
Bangkok (Thailand) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – This coming Thailand’s traditional New Year, Bangkok will see a splendid celebration on the bank Chao Phraya River from April 11-15 2019...
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UK Holidaymakers Turn Away from EU...
London (United Kingdom) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Summer season bookings from the UK to European Union countries are lagging 4.6% on last year as Britain prepares for its first...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 1st...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – April 2, 2019 (travelindex.com) – This issue of our Weekly Tourism Report is being issued as I leave Seychelles for Seville in Spain to participate in...
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World-Class Speaker Head to Seville for...
Seville (Spain) – April 2, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced a world-class speaker line-up for its Global Summit in Seville starting tomorrow and a...
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David Kong Celebrates 15 Years at...
Bangkok (Thailand) – March 29, 2019 (travelindex) – An industry innovator and thought leader David Kong is celebrating his 15th year as President and CEO of Best Western Hotels and...
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Kenya Tourism Exceeding Global and Regional...
Nairobi (Kenya) – March 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Travel and Tourism in Kenya grew faster than the regional average and significantly above other economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to new...
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WTTC and IBMATA Jointly Promote Biometric...
New York (United States) – March 28, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) announce a partnership to...
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Best Western Hotels Hosts Glittering Thank...
Bangkok (Thailand) – March 28, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts has said a huge “thank you” to its partners and associates in Asia by hosting a glittering...
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Odette in Singapore is No. 1...
Macau (Macao SAR) – March 27, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Led by chef Julien Royer, Odette is the first Singapore restaurant to take the top spot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants...
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Travel and Tourism in Egypt Shows...
Cairo (Egypt ) – March 27, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Last year saw strong growth for Egyptian Travel & Tourism as it became the fastest-growing country in North Africa, growing by...
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Pres. Barack Obama, Headline Speaker for...
New York (United States) – March 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce that the 44th President of the United States, President...
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World Tourism Forum Lucerne Focus on...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – March 26, 2019 – (travelindex) – Innovative business models constantly disrupt the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, and ongoing automation leads to profound changes in the working...
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Indonesian Tourism Growing Faster than Global...
Jakarta (Indonesia) – March 26, 2019 – (travelindex.com) – Travel and tourism in Indonesia grew by 7.8% in 2018 – double the global average of 3.9, and ahead of Indonesia’s...
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African Tourism Shows Second-fastest Growth Rate...
Cape Town (South Africa ) – March 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Travel and tourism in Africa is booming, growing 5.6% in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9% and...
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Ras Al Khaimah Guest Destination at...
Lucerne (Switzerland) – March 26, 2019 – (travelindex) – At the World Tourism Forum Lucerne pulsating workshops, keynotes, pitches and more will revolve around the forces that disrupt the tourism...
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TCEB is Elevating Thailand’s MICE Industry...
Bangkok (Thailand) – March 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) – Business is elevating Thailand’s fast-growing MICE sector by forming a series of deep partnerships...
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Ar Yu Hospital Delivers World-class Health...
Yangon (Myanmar) – March 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) – With highest regards to lift up hospital standard in Myanmar, Ar Yu International Hospital has been established with a Myanmar – Thai...
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From Fjords to Your Table, from...
Oslo (Norway) – March 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – You have enjoyed them, but you might not realize that the orange fish that tantalizes your palates, fulfilled your tummies, and essentially...
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Baselworld Heading Towards a Modern Future
Basel (Switzerland) – March 21, 2019 – (travelindex.com) – Baselworld 2019 officially opened with a clear signal that it is heading towards a modern future. The ceremonial “Ribbon Cutting” was...
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Open the Gate, Open to the...
Bangkok (Thailand) – March 20, 2019 (travelindex) – Experience new journeys in Thailand with this activity—Open the Gate, Open to the New Shades. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has organized...
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Female Chefs Take Centre Stage at...
Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) – March 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – While many observers bemoan the lack of female representation in the restaurant industry, one Hong Kong hospitality group is...
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Best Western Brings Modern Midscale Hospitality...
Angeles City (Philippines) – March 15, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has celebrated the opening of its latest hotel in the Philippines: Best Western Hotel Metro Clark...
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Global Boy Band BTS Featured on...
Seoul (Korea, South) – March 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – As an honorary ambassador of Seoul, global boyband BTS will be featured on the Discover Seoul Pass. The pass is made...
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The Ascend Hotel Collection Debuts in...
Rockville, Connecticut (United States) – March 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Capitol Hotel is the latest property to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc., a portfolio...
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Messe Berlin Joins World Tourism Alliance
Berlin (Germany) – March 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – WTA members include national tourism associations, influential tourism enterprises, academic institutes and other institutions from around the world. Messe Berlin, which is...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 25th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – February 26, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The news that Air Mauritius is facing losses was followed by a number of tourism trade messages between Mauritians and Seychellois...
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La La Lune Nusa Dua Bali...
Nusa Dua (Bali) – February 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The award-winning beachfront resort, The Mulia, Nusa Dua, Bali, recently introduced a unique, once in a lifetime beachfront dining experience under...
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Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Adds...
Shaviyani Atoll, North Maldives (Maldives)– February 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – With the trend for experiential travel continuing to make tracks, luxury travelers – or ‘Explorers’ – are adopting a ‘carpe...
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Innovation and insights at your fingertips...
Hamburg (Germany) – February 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Hamburg is a hotbed for innovation with cutting-edge companies, pioneering start-ups and a new sustainable urban development. This adds up to a...
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Thai Delicacy, Kaow Chae at Spice...
Bangkok (Thailand) 4 March – 19 April 2019 (travelindex.com) – Escape the heat of the summer and savour traditional Thai cuisine “Kaow Chae” at Spice Market, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel...
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Venetian Macao Best Hotel in Macau...
Macao (Macao SAR) – February 20, 2019 – (travelindex.com) – The Venetian Macao has been named ‘Best Hotel in Macau’ at DestinAsian magazine 14th Readers’ Choice Awards which was held...
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Honda LPGA Thailand Last Hole Birdie...
Pattaya (Thailand) – February 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – South Korean Jenny Shin snatched the lead with a birdie on the last hole during an exciting second round of the Honda...
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TCEB Adopts MICE Intelligence to Reinforce...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB is encouraging Thai MICE entrepreneurs to make changes to their businesses to prepare for...
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Best Western Hotels Stronger in Bangkok...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 21, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has celebrated the signing of a brand new hotel in Bangkok, which is set to introduce guests...
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Taiwan’s Extravagant Buffet Restaurant, Harbour, Opens...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 21, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC and Taiwan’s HiLai Group jointly open “Harbour” at Iconsiam, bringing to Thailand the famous international buffet restaurant that...
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Medical Tourism is Booming Worldwide
Berlin (Germany) – February 21 2019 (travelindex.com) – The world of medical tourism has long become globalized: according to the latest report by VISA and Oxford Economics, the global medical...
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Seychelles Tourism Icon Meet Mayotte President
Mamoudzou (Mayotte) – February 20, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In the presence of the French Ambassador in Seychelles, H.E. Lionel Majesté-Larrouy, Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles tourism icon was introduced to H.E....
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World’s Largest Residential Design Brand Lands...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 20, 2019 (travelindex.com) – With a hive-mind of design talent and visionary concepts the “out-of-the-box” design brand readies to reinvent spaces throughout the region. What do...
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Showcase Event Held in Bangkok to...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 19, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Russian Standard, Russia’s Number One Premium vodka, held their grand launch in Bangkok to kick off a series of showcase events in...
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Best Western Hotels Acquires Global Luxury...
Phoenix, Arizona (United States) – February 18, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced today it has acquired renowned global hotel brand WorldHotels™ representing a collection of approximately...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 18th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – February 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Last week, Seychelles once again, assumed the Presidency of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands. The significance of this position is often...
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Longines Grand Prix Brings Gripping Conclusion...
Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) – February 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Three days of action brought with them a life’s worth of memories as the curtain came down on...
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Seychelles Congratulated by Reunion VP Faouzia...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – February 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Last weekend’s Vanilla Islands Ministerial Meeting saw Faouzia Vitry, the Vice President of the Regional Council of Reunion Island remind the...
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PATA Embraces Adventure in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand,...
Rishikesh (India) – February 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 began on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India with...
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Bangkok’s Real Estate Market Set for...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Bangkok is becoming one of the world’s most well-connected mega-cities – a leading example of how infrastructure and innovation can transform people’s...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 4th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – February 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Welcome to Edition 4 of our Volume 3 series. Today, as we start with the announcement that the French President will...
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Raffles Singapore Unveils New Culinary Concepts...
Singapore (Singapore) – February 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Raffles Singapore unveiled today its new line-up of dining experiences, which combine the hotel’s much-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by...
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At Digital Travel APAC Discover Asias...
Singapore (Singapore) – February 5, 2019 (travelindex.com ) – Digital Travel APAC brings together top minds at Asia’s most successful airlines, hotels, OTAs, metasearches, tours and activities, car rentals, cruise...
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SureStay Hotel Group Debuts in Japan...
Osaka (Japan) – February 6, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has launched its exciting new SureStay Hotel Group concept in Japan with the opening of a brand...
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Best Western Hotels Debuts Urban Boutique...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 14, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the opening of its inaugural Vīb Best Western hotel in Asia Pacific, the brand new...
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ITB Berlin Convention Looks at the...
Berlin (Germany) – February 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Big names and leading international companies focus on forward-looking transportation systems and the shift in customer demands in the luxury travel market...
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Saint Ange Tourism Report – 11th...
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – February 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – This week, we’ll see the ceremonial handing over ceremony of the Vanilla Islands Flag to Seychelles, as it takes over the...
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Bangkok Chefs Gala Dinner Raises THB...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided at the 10th edition of the Bangkok Chefs Charity Fundraising Gala Dinner featuring an...
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The Naka Island Phuket Wins Green...
Phuket (Thailand) – February 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket awarded “Gold Level” Green Hotel Award at the 12th Anniversary G-Green award...
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Asia Pacific to Welcome 900 Million...
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The overall annual growth rate for international visitors into 40 Asia Pacific destinations is estimated to have been around 7.8 percent in...
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