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TOFINO STRUGGLES TO KEEP UP WITH TOURISM DEMANDS
For years, a large piece of winding driftwood has been stationed on Chesterman Beach. It has become an iconic meeting place for residents, who can tell you exactly where it stands. Carved into it are…
Mövenpick Unveils First Internationally Branded Hotel in Khao Yai, Thailand
The opening of Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai represents our 10th Mövenpick address in Thailand. Home to a rich National Park, Khao Yai has
PYRAMID POWER: Mexico’s Mayan ruins begin to re-open
Mexico’s pre-Hispanic ruin sites hadn’t seemed so lonely since they were abandoned centuries ago. But in the past week, ancient sites like Tulum, Cobá and Teotihuacan have at last begun to welcome…
Aman Nai Lert Hotel & Residence Bangkok to Open in 2023
Led by Ms. Naphaporn “Lek” Bodiratnangkura, CEO of Nai Lert Park Development, Nai Lert Group has invested over THB 6 billion into
Aquarius International to Invest USD250 Million in Hospitality Across Southeast Asia
Koh Chang, Thailand, September 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Pioneering travel and hospitality firm, Aquarius International Development (AQI), is embarking on a major expansion across Southeast Asia, as it…
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…
Pansy Ho Provides Recovery Recommendations for the Global Tourism Industry
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 Tourism…
TAT Highlights Travel Promotions for Expats in Thailand
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…
Global Destinations are Easing Travel Restrictions but Caution Remains
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.…
WTTC Calls for Air Corridors between Key Global Cities
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…
WTTC Responds to the UK Government’s New Island Policy
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…
World Tourism Day 2020: Celebrating Tourism and Rural Development
Madrid, Spain, September 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and…
Hyatt Place Boston Seaport District Celebrates Official Opening
CHICAGO (September 11, 2020) – Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District opened its doors today, becoming the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Boston area. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s…
Hyatt Regency Lanzhou Opens on China’s Yellow River
CHICAGO (September 10, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Lanzhou. The 711-foot-tall (217-meter-tall) landmark beside the Yellow River is the first…
US Travel Association Launches ‘Let’s Go There’ Campaign
Washington DC, United States, September 9, 2020 - The U.S. Travel Association’s Let’s Go There campaign is aimed at encouraging Americans to make plans to travel. Travel advisors can download the…
SIZE MATTERS:Small props better during pandemic, say Jamaica hoteliers
Fewer fellow guests or more wide-open spaces? That’s the question many travellers are pondering in the face of the pandemic when choosing to stay at a mass-market resort or small boutique property.…
Andaz Xiamen Opens in South China
Chicago, United States, September 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Andaz Xiamen in south China. Situated in the heart of Xiamen, within the…
Sandals South Coast Jamaica Back in the Swim of Things
Guests returning to Sandals South Coast in Jamaica this fall will have a surprise in store as Sandals Resorts International unveils a multi-million-dollar renovation featuring what the all-inclusive…
WTTC Responds to Latest Quarantine Announcements by Greece and Portugal
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…
World Golf Expo 2021 with President of TaylorMade Golf
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 from March 16 – 18,…