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PolyU Study Reveals Dynamics of Destination Competitiveness
With the rise of social media and online review platforms, understanding the rapidly evolving factors that influence the competitiveness of destination has become transparent for tourism authorities…
Virtual Voyaging: Tourism and the Metaverse
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 21, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / With the rise of immersive technologies such as augmented reality and mixed reality, globe-trotting, skydiving, wine-tasting and many more…
The Power of Networking to Drive Innovation
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, January 23, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / From seamless tech-driven customer experiences to eco-friendly amenities, innovative practices can help hotels to streamline their operations…
Beyond the Charts – How K-Pop Drives Tourism
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, December 23, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / With the globalisation of music, it has become ever easier for people around the world to discover and connect with different genres and…
Dusit Thani College Welcomes International Delegates from TTRA
Bangkok, Thailand, December 9, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Today, sustainability is a topic of discussion across a wide range of industries. As with the tourism industry, which is considered the main income…
How Smartphones Shape Travel Decisions on the Go
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, November 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Smartphones are playing an increasingly important role in travellers’ in-destination decision-making. This trend is delineated in an…
World Rankings Topped by PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University continues to remain in the upper echelons of international rankings, claiming the top spot in the “Hospitality…
PolyU Tripartite Hospitality Programme Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the tripartite Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business (MGH) programme, three…
Post-Pandemic Dining: A Risky Business?
After the first wave of COVID-19, some of us returned to restaurants sooner than others. Recent research by Dr Seunghun Shin of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong…
Tourism and Hospitality Business Conference Unites Local Leaders and Global Experts
Sumatra, Indonesia, October 24, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / A landmark event for the region, the 3rd Annual Conference of Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Business (ACSTHB) 2024 brought together an…
Thailand Hosts Successful F1 in Schools National Finals 2024
Bangkok, Thailand, October 8, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The F1 in Schools Thailand first National Finals 2024 kicked off in spectacular fashion, making a significant milestone in the country’s educational…
Counting the Cost of Contactless
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, September 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Today’s hotels are embracing the contact-free revolution, seeking to meet the expectations of health-conscious travellers by minimising…
Dusit Thani College Partners with HSMAI
Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and culinary arts education, Dusit Thani College (DTC), the first and largest institute in…
A Fair Deal for Food Delivery Workers?
The perks of “gig work” in the online food delivery sector are clear – pick up work whenever suits you, go at your own pace and never lack opportunities. Yet there is a darker side to online catering…
Dr. Scott Smith: Thailand’s Trailblazer in Tourism Education
The Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM) proudly announces a historic milestone in Thailand's tourism education sector. Dr. Scott Michael Smith, a seasoned lecturer at Assumption…
PATA Youth Symposium & Career Fair to be Held at Dusit Thani College
Bangkok, Thailand, August 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the organisation of the inaugural PATA Youth Symposium & Career Fair on…
Climate Friendly Travel Diploma Scholarship Announced
Valletta, Malta, July 31, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Together with Malta’s Institute for Tourism Studies, SUNx Malta, is delighted to offer 50 Scholarships once again for our 2024 online graduate Diploma…
Robotics, Hotels and Storytelling
With rapid technological progress and a renewed emphasis on health and safety in the wake of COVID-19, more and more Chinese hotels are relying on robotics to facilitate customer service provision.…
F1 in Schools Thailand Stages Announce the Upcoming National Finals
Bangkok, Thailand, July 22, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / F1 in Schools Thailand, led by Dr. Chakraphad ‘John’ Pitakthararuay, CEO & President of 1 Action Education Co., Ltd. and Kaew Chakraphad…
Global Collaboration: Ferrandi-Paris Students Champion Sustainability with the SDG…
In an inspiring demonstration of global partnership and innovation, Dusit Thani College , Ferrandi-Paris, and Assumption University Thailand came together to deliver a groundbreaking sustainability…