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Bangkok, Thailand, October 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Planning a sun-soaked festive season in the tropics got a whole lot easier with a high-octane programme of electric pool parties, laid-back…

Stuttgart, Germany, October 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the TourCert Set of Criteria for Destinations has achieved…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / JKN, a Thai-owned media and content conglomerate, today announced the acquisition of The Miss Universe Organization from IMG. The Miss Universe…

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, October 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX Radisson Hotel Group has today announced its new Radisson Rewards loyalty program which will open doors for guests to enjoy…

Singapore, Singapore, October 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The 15th edition of ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, came to a successful close today with over 27,000 business appointments and…

Chiang Mai, Thailand, October 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Anantara Chiang Mai Resort welcomes back travellers from around the world with renovated accommodations and exciting new dining experiences in a…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts was celebrated as the “Best Midscale Hotel Chain – Asia Pacific” at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’…

Paris, France, October 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Great Wall Motor (GWM) is continuing to establish its leadership in premium and innovative xEVs in Europe at the Paris Motor Show 2022, where it is…

Phu Quoc, Vietnam, October 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor further expands its portfolio in Southeast Asia with the signing of Grand Mercure Hotel in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. In partnership with Meyland,…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services 2022 trade show opened today in Bangkok. In its 16th edition, TRAFS serves as the most effective…

Singapore, Singapore, October 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, now in its 15th year, gracefully opened today at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of multi-award-winning photographer Scott A. Woodward as its…

Paris, France, October 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is pleased to announce that SOCOTEC Certification International, the Certification-specialized subsidiary of the…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils its first round of confirmed speakers for its upcoming Global Summit to be hosted by…

Arusha, Tanzania, October 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is to work with Ojimah to make positive storytelling and digitalization key drivers of tourism recovery across Africa. Building on UNWTO…

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has signed two agreements for a major new Best Western Premier residential project in Ho Chi Minh City,…

Phan Thiet, Vietnam, October 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is excited to unveil its latest address in Phan Thiet, a port city in Southeast Vietnam. The new hotel brings…

Chamkarmorn, Cambodia, October 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has won the 2022 Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) Sustainable Hotel Award for Climate Action.…

Singapore, Singapore, October 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Corporate travel agents and TMCs across APAC outline the new trends in the corporate travel landscape, and how they are adjusting their business…

Pattaya, Thailand, October 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and…

Hoi An, Viet Nam, October 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / After two years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mekong Tourism Forum returned as a physical event in 2022. It was be held in Quang…

Nicosia, Cyprus, October 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Ministers of the Environment from across the Pan European region have agreed to promote the transformation of tourism, with key initiatives of the…

Montreal, Canada, October 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is strongly encouraged by the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net…

Hangzhou, China, October 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit Hotels International, a leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is celebrating once again after it was named as Asia’s “Best Mid-Range Hotel Brand” in the 31st TTG Travel Awards…

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, October 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The 65th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa brought together around 25 Ministers of Tourism and high-level representatives…

Monte-Carlo, Monaco, October 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has named its line-up of experts for the inaugural voyage of new ship…

Gunsan, Korea, October 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / After two years without an on-site GSTC Conference due to the pandemic, the 2022 GSTC Asia-Pacific Conference took place in Saemangeum, Gunsan, Jeonbuk,…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / La Scala Restaurant at The Sukhothai Bangkok is a triumph of innovative interior design paired with inspired Italian cuisine. Chef de Cuisine of La…

Phu Quoc, Vietnam, October 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has continued to strengthen its presence in Vietnam with the opening of the Best Western Premier Sonasea Villas Phu…

Singapore, Singapore, October 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Asia’s premier MICE show with strong exhibitor line-up such as Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Alaska Destination Specialists, Destination…

Ha Noi, Vietnam, October 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Ahead of the Mekong Tourism Forum in Quang Nam, Central Viet Nam, 12-13 October, Mr Doan Van Viet, Viet Nam’s Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and…

Montreal, Canada, October 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for sustainable aviation will be discussed at the ICAO 41st Assembly. Action will be key for aviation’s journey…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Restaurant POTONG Announced its latest accolade, winning the prestigious award “2022 Rising Star – TOP25 Restaurants Bangkok”.…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Hong Kong headquartered Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group with hotel operations spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, today…

Bali, Indonesia, October 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / WTTC Members and G20 Ministers gather in Bali as part of the Tourism Ministerial meeting under the Indonesian Presidency. Public-private collaboration…

Doha, Qatar, October 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit Hotel and Suites Doha makes its grand debut offering luxurious accommodation and unique dining experiences in the city’s stylish West Bay district…

Toronto, Canada, October 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A steadfast, enterprising spirit is launching Four Seasons into a new and exciting business extension – Four Seasons Yachts. Along with Four Seasons,…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand is pleased to invite tourists to the 2022 MotoGP World Championship motorcycle race, the OR Thailand Grand Prix,…

Phuket, Thailand, September 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) is back as a live, in-person gathering, this important annual forum embraced the combative,…

Bali, Indonesia, September 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO, the G20 Indonesian Presidency and the G20 Tourism Working Group have collaborated over the past year to deliver the G20 Guidelines on…

Islamabad, Pakistan, September 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is rapidly becoming one of the leading international hotel operators in Pakistan. Having achieved the highest…

Bangkok, Thailand, September 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Amari Watergate Bangkok announces the completion of the redesigned Premier Rooms and Two-Bedroom Suites that have been ready to welcome guests…

Belek, Turkiye, September 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Imagine sitting watching television and the adverts come on and your screen is filled with some pictures and a load of words? Would it excite you?…

Brussels, Belgium, September 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / In celebration of World Tourism Day, and its theme of “Rethinking Tourism,” SUNx Malta has launched a new Podcast series, designed to help…