The Global Hospitality Community.
JOIN. CONNECT. TALK.
WHAT IS HOTEL TALKS?
Build around a community of professionals passionate about hotels, hospitality and technology we are building the most influential and globally diverse online meeting place for the hotel industry.
Hotel Talks offers you a free platform to reach the global hospitality industry – Sign up today:
- Manage your industry profile
- Engage with your peers
- Post your news and offers
- Learn about upcoming events
- Gain access to global intelligence and data
Register now
By registering you agree with the Terms and Privacy Policy.
If you want to keep your finger on the hospitality pulse and gain access to a global business network, join us.
LATEST HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL NEWS
Asia’s First BW Signature Collection Hotel Selected to Host Major TAT Event
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 of Thailand’s exquisite eastern provinces, and to promote the region as a tourism destination. Organized by the Tourism Authority of...
Takeaways from PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines
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 and private sectors, including the co-founder of Airbnb and leaders of five tourism boards worldwide, among many other influencers in the...
X2 Resorts Unveils First All-Pool Villa Retreat in Bang Saray, Pattaya
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 all-pool villa retreat at Bang Saray Beach, a former pirate haven and traditional fishing community on Thailand’s idyllic Eastern Seaboard....
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 13th May 2019
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 those who invested in the industry or who finding a living in that key industry that is today the pillar...
SEAHIS Will Tackle Emerging Challenges to Thai & Regional Hotel Markets
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 hotel owning groups and management companies addressing issues facing the regional hospitality sector. In Thailand, the past couple of years...
Well Hotel Bangkok Extend the Unforgettable Escape Stay-cation
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 20 invites the health-loving travelers for an extra day to enjoy the staycation with Stay Three Pay Two – Book...
Rizu Launches New Omakase Menu in New Revamped Space
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 delectable dishes and signature blend of flavours, RIZU is launching its new Spring season Omakase menu that features the freshest...
Best Western Celebrates Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Bangkok’s Best-Connected New Hotel
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 is set to become one of the best-connected hotels in Thailand’s thriving capital city. When it opens its doors in...
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 inspired “The 9th Phuket Baba Wedding” package which will take the lucky couple to various prominent locations in Phuket between...
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 and Residence in Bangkok and around the world at best rates available. Earn HolidayClick Points and pay at the hotel....
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 6th May 2019
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 marked many in the tourism industry when he said:- “Tourism is a new gold ready to be explored in Africa....
World Tourism Forum Lucerne Makes a Positive Balance
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 to change the agenda and highlight how with these attacks the terrorists have struck the heart of Sri Lanka’s vibrant...
South East Asia Hotel Investors Summit Returns with 80 Top Speakers
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 hotel owning groups and management companies and a range of cutting-edge topics. SEAHIS focuses heavily on the issues facing hotel...
Exclusive Insight Tourism Report on Central Asia
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, and investment in infrastructure have all contributed to the countries’ increase in popularity with adventurous travelers and tour operators alike....
Human Capital, the Foundation of the Digital World of Tourism
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 in order to remain at the forefront of their sectors. In addition, the focus of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne...
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 a partnership to jointly develop a special purpose Blockchain Center of Excellence in Brussels focusing on the development of standards...
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 – presents an astonishing 100% Swiss Made “archaemodern” creation. A fusion between past and present imbued from tradition, modernity, beauty and...
Argentina and Brazil Deepen Cooperation with Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao
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. Led by Pansy Ho, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of GTEF, objective of this mission was two-fold: The Delegation meets the head...
All-Star Speaker Lineup at 6th World Tourism Forum Lucerne
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 in order to remain at the forefront of their sectors. In addition, the focus of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne...
Culineur Introduces Meeting Packages for Special Events
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. For Bangkok’s most respected dining guide and the best restaurants visit Top25Restaurants.com by Travelindex and the trusted Restaurant Rating Index....
LVMH Confirms Participation for Basel World 2020
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 brands. For 2021 and the following years, Baselworld is collaborating with the Group and its brands on new presentation concepts...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 22nd April 2019
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 and more Seychellois have invested heavily in this industry that has become the pillar of the island’s economy. My era...
TCEB Road Show Delivers Record Results for Thai MICE Industry
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 new leads, valued at about THB 400 million (approximately US$ 12.5 million) in revenue, on business events originating from Cambodia,...
Seychelles New Political Party “One Seychelles” Being Led by Alain St.Ange
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 Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was elected to lead the party as they prepare for the coming...
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 September 2022, about 500 specialists will travel to Germany’s second largest city to attend the ISHCSF annual meeting. Book your...
Adventoro Selected as Finalist for Start-Up Innovation Camp in Switzerland
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 Innovation Camp 2019 to be held in early May in Lucerne, Switzerland. Adventure is one of three finalists placed in...
GVB Director Flori-Anne de la Cruz Named PATA Face of the Future
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 Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region....
Unique Forum on Thailand, Greatest Story in Global Tourism History
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 will be a good opportunity for some serious reflection on the past, present and future of what is now the...
World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism and its Potential as Source of Jobs
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 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC). International experts will analyse and discuss the influence...
Centara Hotels Identifies Social Trends Shaping the Hospitality Industry
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 to in-room services to post-stay feedback. But as technology continues to evolve and advance, what will the hotel industry look...
Time Hotels to Open Five New Properties in Middle East
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 Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 properties by 2025. Book your hotel in Dubai and around the...
Global Leaders in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Meet the Next Generation
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 sector meets public and young entrepreneurs meet established companies to build bridges that are meant to last. To face the...
Stay at Asia’s First BW Signature Collection Hotel with Special Rate at Tawaravadee Resort
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 Western, the charming lakeside retreat in Thailand’s picturesque Prachinburi province. This elegant low-rise resort opened earlier this year as Best...
Ria Bintan Golf Club Launches New Elite Golf Plan Membership Drive
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 new EGP membership will be launched and available from 1 May 2019, and is priced at $2,898.00 for one membership...
Expert Speakers Announced for Arrival Asia Pacific Event in Bangkok
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 dedicated to the rapidly changing tours, activities and attractions sector. The only conference of its kind in Asia Pacific, Arival...
Minor Hotels Announces Debut of Luxury Anantara Brand in Spain
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 hotel located in Marbella in the south of Spain. The property is owned by the Villa Padierna group and will...
Puerto Rico to Host the World Travel & Tourism Council 2020 Global Summit
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. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as the destination...
Cambodia Shines as Golf Destination at Asia Golf Tourism Convention
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 Asia Golf Tourism Convention. The event, held by the global golf tourism organization IAGTO in Siem Reap, the gateway city...
Minister Santos of Argentina, Global Champion for Tourism
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 at the 2019 Global Summit in Seville, Spain, for his global leadership in the field of travel facilitation. The annual...
Five Sustainability Trends to Keep on the Radar in 2019
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 that images of whales, fish, turtles and birds with stomachs full of plastic weren’t such a familiar sight at one...
Minister Maria Reyes Maroto Illera of Spain, Global Champion for Tourism
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 Champion Award for her country’s work on promoting innovation and technology in tourism. The award was given by Gloria Guevara,...
Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk to Speak at PATA Annual Summit
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 Blecharczyk has been confirmed to speak at the PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019). The event, hosted by the Department...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 8th April 2019
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 industry’s private sector trade in the presence of so many Government Leaders including Barack Obama, the former President of the...
UNWTO: Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition Finalists
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 Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, which recognize disruptive, inspirational projects having made an invaluable contribution to innovation in gastronomy tourism....
GTEF Promoting Global Partnership at WTTC Global Summit 2019
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 April 2-4. Led by Pansy Ho, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”), the...
Pullman Luang Prabang Showcases Sustainability at Official Launch
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 the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, this enchanting destination is the former royal capital of Laos and...
Minister Kountoura of Greece Awarded WTTC Global Champion for Tourism
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 Award at the 2019 Global Summit in Seville, Spain, for her country’s tireless work on Destination Stewardship. The annual WTTC...
Spain’s Minister María Reyes Maroto Illera, Global Champion for Tourism
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 Champion Award for her country’s work on promoting innovation and technology in tourism. The award was given in front of...
Skal International and Biosphere Tourism Strengthen Collaboration
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 agreed to work towards a joint program to benefit both organizations and our respective members. On 12 March 2019, a...
Tourism Leaders from Africa Meet During the WTTC Global Summit 2019
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 St.Ange, the former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of Seychelles aims at consolidating the working cooperation between the two...
Tourism for Tomorrow Award Winners Announced at WTTC Summit
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 Awards ceremony. The Awards, now in their 15th year, took place at a special ceremony during the WTTC Global Summit...
Gloria Guevara Opens WTTC Global Summit 2019 in Seville, Spain
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 Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as she addressed over 1,500 global leaders at the opening of WTTC’s Global Summit in...
WTTC Launches Global Taskforce on Human Trafficking
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 – an illicit activity that affects 30 million victims worldwide, and relies on travel networks to operate. The taskforce comprises...
Climate Resilience Program Announced at WTTC Global Summit
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 to support the Tourism sector as it transforms to Climate Friendly Travel. He said: “Deep down, most people know, Travel...
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 at ICONSIAM. This festivity is made possible by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, ICONSIAM and Department of Cultural Promotion –...
UK Holidaymakers Turn Away from EU in Brexit Limbo
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 post-Brexit holidays, according to latest findings from ForwardKeys which predicts future travel patterns by analyzing 17 million booking transactions a...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 1st April 2019
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 this year’s WTTC Summit where US former President Barack Obama will be delivering the Key Note Address. WTTC remains the...
World-Class Speaker Head to Seville for the WTTC Global Summit
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 projected record attendance of over 1,500. The WTTC Global Summit is the most important event in the sector gathering public...
David Kong Celebrates 15 Years at Helm of a Thriving Brand, Best Western
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 Resorts. As he hits the anticipated milestone, Kong becomes the longest-running CEO of a top 10 major hotel chain and...
Kenya Tourism Exceeding Global and Regional Levels in 2018
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 research from the World Travel & Tourism Council. In 2018, Travel & Tourism grew 5.6% to contribute KSHS 790 billion...
WTTC and IBMATA Jointly Promote Biometric Technology for Safe and Secure Travel
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 promote safe, secure and seamless travel across international borders making best use of new and emerging technology, while enhancing border...
Best Western Hotels Hosts Glittering Thank You Party for Esteemed Partners
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 party in Bangkok. The “Best Western Thank You Party 2019” was held at Cocoona Lounge, on the 19th floor of...
Odette in Singapore is No. 1 Restaurant in Asia
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 list. • The 2019 list includes 10 new restaurants, including a first-time entry from Malaysia • Japan leads the list...
Travel and Tourism in Egypt Shows Immense Strength, New Research by WTTC
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 16.5% – second only to Ethiopia when reviewing the whole continent. This is according to new research by the World...
Pres. Barack Obama, Headline Speaker for WTTC Global Summit 2019
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 Barack Obama, will be a guest of honour and keynote speaker at its Global Summit in Seville, Spain, to be...
World Tourism Forum Lucerne Focus on Innovation, Talent & Diversity Management
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 environment. More and more skilled labour in tourism, travel and hospitality requires high-quality training and education. Only agile and successful...
Indonesian Tourism Growing Faster than Global Average
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 wider economy, which grew by 5.1% last year. In 2018, Travel & Tourism contributed IDR 890,428 bn (USD $62.6 billion)...
African Tourism Shows Second-fastest Growth Rate in the World
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 the broader African economy rate of 3.2%. This places Africa as the second-fastest growing tourism region behind only Asia-Pacific. Such...
Ras Al Khaimah Guest Destination at World Tourism Forum Lucerne 2019
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 industry and the opportunities for new businesses that these changes bring. Carefully selected speakers will give insights into the effects...
TCEB is Elevating Thailand’s MICE Industry Through Strategic Partnerships
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 with major MICE players supported by its new marketing plan and trade show strategy. This year TCEB – Business is...
Ar Yu Hospital Delivers World-class Health Care Services in Myanmar
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 collaboration between Ga Mone Pwint Co.,Ltd , a Yangon-based conglomerate with strong reputation in retail, trading, property and real estate,...
From Fjords to Your Table, from Norway to Thailand
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 warmed your hearts as you dine at your favorite Japanese restaurants, or the ones that you bought from Thailand’s leading...
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 held this morning in Hall 1.0 to the Alphorn tones of Swiss musician Eliana Burki. The musician is renowned for...
Open the Gate, Open to the New Shades
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 a popular activity, inviting foreign travelers to have fun learning to speak the Surin dialect and performing the “Kan-Treum”—Surin’s local...
Female Chefs Take Centre Stage at Black Sheep Restaurants
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 leading the charge and embracing the change. First and foremost, Black Sheep Restaurants is about the people in our team...
Best Western Brings Modern Midscale Hospitality to Angeles City, Philippines
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 in downtown Angeles City. This impressive new-build hotel welcomed its first guests on March 15, 2019, introducing a new era...
Global Boy Band BTS Featured on Discover Seoul Pass
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 by Seoul City and Seoul Tourism Organization. Pre-orders for the limited edition start March 15th. The Discover Seoul Pass has...
The Ascend Hotel Collection Debuts in Connecticut with Upscale Hotel in Hartford
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 of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community. Located in the heart of downtown Hartford...
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 among the top ten trade fair and event organizers worldwide, has been officially awarded membership of the WTA World Tourism...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 25th February 2019
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 and many were calling for more recognition of our Islanders. Mauritius has a very strong private sector tourism trade and...
La La Lune Nusa Dua Bali Latest Beachfront Dining Experience
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 the full moon. The moon plays a significant role in Balinese culture as the yearly calendar is based on the...
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Adds Safari Jungle Tented Villas
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 diem’ mindset, pursuing adventures that allow them to traverse the world in style. Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has announced...
Innovation and insights at your fingertips with Hamburg Convention Bureau
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 wide variety of venues, experts and activities for planners interested in green meetings and the latest thinking. The Hamburg Convention...
Thai Delicacy, Kaow Chae at Spice Market Anantara Siam Bangkok
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 from 4 March – 19 April 2019. Delve into a delicious set of Kaow Chae – steamed rice soaked in...
Venetian Macao Best Hotel in Macau in Readers Choice Awards
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 in Singapore recently. The prestigious annual awards are based on DestinAsian’s reader nominations across 31 categories including best destinations, airlines,...
Honda LPGA Thailand Last Hole Birdie Gives South Korean Lead
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 LPGA Thailand 2019 ladies golf tournament at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course in Chonburi province on Friday. The...
TCEB Adopts MICE Intelligence to Reinforce Thailand’s Global MICE Competitiveness
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 the challenges ahead. With governments worldwide placing increasing importance on the MICE industry as an economic driver, competition in the...
Taiwan’s Extravagant Buffet Restaurant, Harbour, Opens at Iconsiam
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 enjoys extraordinary success in China and Taiwan where diners queue up for a month for a table. The Iconsiam outlet,...
Best Western Hotels Stronger in Bangkok with New Hotel in Vibrant Sathorn District
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 to another exciting part of Thailand’s dynamic capital city. Scheduled to open its doors in 2021, Best Western Click Sathorn...
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 tourism industry is currently worth around 100 billion dollars. Forecasts for 2025 see growth reaching up to 25 per cent....
Showcase Event Held in Bangkok to Launch Russian Standard Vodka in Asia
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 eight cities spanning five Southeast Asian countries. The Southeast Asia tour is being organized by Brand Connect, Asia’s fastest-growing beverage...
World’s Largest Residential Design Brand Lands in Southeast Asia
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 you get when you cross a game-changing property developer with one of the most seminal names in design and a...
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. Ibrahim Ramadani Soibahadine. Mayotte Island forms part of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands as does Seychelles. This meeting was the...
Bangkok’s Real Estate Market Set for Growth With Fast Expansion of Mass Transit Rail Network
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 lives. The expansion of the city’s MRT subway and BTS skytrain networks, along with new Airport Rail Links and suburban...
PATA Embraces Adventure in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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 300 delegates from 28 countries in attendance for the three-day niche event, comprising a one-day-travel mart and one-day conference. The...
Seychelles Congratulated by Reunion VP Faouzia Vitry at Ministerial Meeting
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 opening ceremony of the meeting that no one could talk about the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands without being reminded of...
Longines Grand Prix Brings Gripping Conclusion with Denis Lynch Victory
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 the Asian stage of the Longines Masters Paris – Hong Kong – New York intercontinental series today. More than 35,000...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 18th February 2019
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 taken for granted. It is not only the honour of being the face for the Indian Ocean Islands, but the...
Best Western Hotels Acquires Global Luxury Hotel Collection, Worldhotels
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 300 unique and special hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world. Best Western now boasts a portfolio of...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 4th February 2019
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 be visiting the Vanilla Islands of Reunion and Mayotte in June and appeal for the tourism organisation of the Indian...
At Digital Travel APAC Discover Asias Evolving Online Travel Market
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 lines and tourism boards to plan eCommerce, digital marketing and customer experience strategies for growth in 2019 and beyond. No...
Raffles Singapore Unveils New Culinary Concepts with Celebrity Chefs
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 renowned celebrity chefs. Each dining concept promises to tantalise the senses and has been carefully selected to enhance the famed...
SureStay Hotel Group Debuts in Japan with Opening of New Hotel in Osaka
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 new hotel in Osaka. SureStay Plus by Best Western Shin-Osaka is a stylish upper-economy hotel developed by Fino Hotels Co.,...
Asia Pacific to Welcome 900 Million International Visitor Arrivals in 2023
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 2018, generating an inbound volume of around 688 million for the year – almost 50 million more foreign arrivals than...
The Naka Island Phuket Wins Green Hotel Award
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 ceremony organized by Thailand’s Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This prestigious award strengthen the...
Bangkok Chefs Gala Dinner Raises THB 44 Million for Underprivileged Children
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 11-course gourmet menu crafted by twenty-two top chefs from five-star hotels in Thailand and Thai Airways International using the finest...
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 11th February 2019
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 Presidency of the Vanilla Islands once again. Delegates arriving in the country are:- Reunion – The Vice President of the...
ITB Berlin Convention Looks at the Future of Travel
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 – Presentation of the latest results of an exclusive international report by Travelzoo and ITB Berlin – For exhibitors, trade...
Best Western Hotels Debuts Urban Boutique Brand Vib in Asia Pacific with Opening in Bangkok
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 Vīb Best Western Sanam Pao, Bangkok. A cutting-edge, tech-savvy midscale hotel for the modern generation, Vīb Best Western Sanam Pao...
LAUNCH PARTNERS & SPONSORS
