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Cairo, Egypt, July 16, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed record-breaking data for Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector, with 2024 marking the highest-ever…

Bangkok, Thailand, August 22, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / For the first time, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold a media conference at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) to…

Are you a spiritual seeker navigating the labyrinth of midlife, yearning to reconnect with the essence of life and love? This transformative 12-day pilgrimage tour & retreat invites you to…

Bangkok, Thailand, August 20, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Culture, Department of…

Exuma, Bahamas, August 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Situated on a 124-acre private island, Rosewood Exuma marks the brand’s latest expansion in the Caribbean. Set amidst a pristine archipelago of 365…

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…

Diversifying tourism across Asia and the Pacific, alongside promoting more and better education, will be key to building a more resilient and sustainable sector. According to UN Tourism’s data, the…

Jayapura, Indonesia, August 9, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, the global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, has continued its…

Bangkok, Thailand, August 8, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / H.E. Mrs. Sibille de Cartier d’Yves (3rd from left), Ambassador of H.M. the King of the Belgians to Thailand, graciously bestowed the “Officer of the…

Kyoto, Japan, August 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Located near Kyoto Station in the heart of Japan’s ancient former capital, Dusit’s first luxury hotel in the country has been officially recognised for…

Phuklet, Thailand, August 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the world’s most inspirational green advocates will headline PHIST this year as Asia’s pioneering sustainability event enters its 8th year.…

Bangkok, Thailand, August 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has awarded Jane Park, Assistant Manager – F&B Revenue Management & Operations at Hotel…

Bangkok, Thailand, August 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Thailand with a series of mouth-watering mooncake collections at its hotels and resorts,…

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…

Houston, Texas, United States, July 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / At the AIAA ASCEND conference in Las Vegas, SpaceFund co-founder Meagan Crawford presented new research that shows the space industry is…

Phuket, Thailand, July 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / L’Arôme By The Sea is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Chef, Adrien Delcourt. Adrien is a distinguished chef trained under the Robuchon system and…

Victoria Falls, Zambia, July 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism successfully held its inaugural Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, marking a significant step forward for both the…

UN Tourism has announced a major step forward in its work to grow education and skills development in Africa with the establishment of the first collaborative Academies in the region. With African…

Nairobi, Kenya, July 26, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism…

Lusaka, Zambia, July 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has united its Member States to focus on promoting “Brand Africa” and exploring new opportunities for growth and diversification across the…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching the Amazing Thailand Passion Ambassador campaign, along with inducing everyone to experience happiness and wonderful moments. This campaign offers…

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and…

UN Tourism continues to deliver on its Agenda for Africa, bringing the region’s Members together around a focus on investments, multilateral cooperation and education. The 67th meeting of the UN…

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…

Fred Finn, the official Guinness World Record Holder of the Most Travelled Man, takes you on a swashbuckling journey through the very history of commercial flight in his long-awaited autobiography.…

Phuket, Thailand, July 20, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism (PHIST), Southeast Asia’s biggest sustainability event for the travel and hospitality sectors, will return…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Twenty Two Winning-Entries Announced for the 2024 PATA Gold Awards, Winners To Be Celebrated at PATA Travel Mart 2024. The Pacific Asia Travel…

Batam, Indonesia, July 19, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Expanding upon its renowned commitment to offer guests an extensive selection of diverse destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Cross Hotels…

Perth, Australia, July 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its latest round of high-profile speakers for its upcoming Global Summit, featuring top…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 10, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism…

Sentosa, Singapore,  July 10, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will be holding the GSTC2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, during…

Macau, Macao SAR, May 24, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) welcomed over 450 delegates from nearly 200 organisations across 29 destinations to the PATA Annual Summit…

Macau, Macao SAR, May 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) to build closer cooperation and…

Madrid, Spain, May 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Over 260 villages from more than 60 countries representing the five regions of the world have put themselves forward for the 2024 edition of Best Tourism…

Macau, Macao SAR, May 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) proudly announces a new partnership with the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF), an…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism returned the Annual Investment Congress (AIM) to put the focus on innovation and women’s empowerment, and investments in the…

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has joined leading international organizations and government leaders at the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku around the…

UN Tourism and the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) have joined forces to promote sustainable development within the meeting industry. The recent visit of an ICCA…

UN Tourism has launched the second edition of its Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East. The initiative aims to highlight and support women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of…

UN Tourism has celebrated the official launch of the Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory Ireland (ASTOI) in Sligo, Ireland. The Observatory, which has been admitted into the International…

UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation to enhance the evolution of the sector with a seminar on community-based tourism in Cuba. The Seminar “Enhancing Tourism Development through…

Women-led tourism initiatives are driving sustainability efforts forward across Asia and the Pacific region but more financial investment, training and equal opportunities are still needed to reach…

Macao, Macao SAR, April 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that the bid for hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2024 has been awarded to the Macao Government…

Bohol, Philippines, March 23, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The inaugural PATA International Conference on Women in Travel, organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and hosted by the Department…

Nairobi, Kenya, March 22, 2024 / VISITKENYA / June Chepkemei, former Acting Managing Director at Kenya Investment Authority, has been appointed as the new CEO of Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), succeeding…