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Kyoto, Japan, July 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation announced a new agreement with Hotel M’s Co. Ltd in Kyoto, Japan, to help the chain to grow geographic reach and attract international…

Arusha, Tanzania, July 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / We’re thrilled to announce that the Legendary helicopter is back, once again providing guests with the opportunity to indulge in exhilarating…

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, July 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Hilton announced the opening of the extraordinary Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton, a boutique estate with 21 villas and…

London, United Kingdom, July 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new ground-breaking report that outlines recommendations and best practices for…

New York City, New York, United  States, July 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A United Nations global assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) makes clear the important role…

Singapore, Singapore, July 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The parties will jointly organize the Singapore MICE Forum (SMF) event, which is scheduled to coincide with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, taking…

Geneva, Switzerland, July 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter…

Zurich, Switzerland, July 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / RepRisk data finds one in every five climate-related global ESG incidents linked to greenwashing – increasing to one in three in the Food &…

Hvar, Croatia, July 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / An abundance of lavender is found in vast fields on Hvar, the queen of the Croatian Dalmatian Islands and home to the five-star Maslina Resort. Situated…

London, United Kingdon, July 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / PPHE Hotel Group, an international hospitality real estate company, which operates the Park Plaza hotel brand in Europe, has taken another…

La Rioja, Spain, July 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The 7th edition of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja in 2023. This new edition was…

Koh Lanta, Thailand, July 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / What do you dream of when you imagine escaping to a tropical Thai island? Do you long to discover unspoiled beaches and hidden coves, and swim in…

Doha, Qatar, July 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel agencies to shop, book and service NDC offers through Sabre Red 360 as well as the technology provider’s Offer and Order APIs. Sabre Corporation…

Ibiza, Spain, July 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Spain in the recent High-Level Meeting on Safe International Travel held…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA &…

Terrassa-Barcelona, Spain, July 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Real Club de Golf El Prat gains the Biosphere distinction thanks to its continuous work based on its dynamic corporate sustainability…

Lyon, France, July 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The acquisition of the majority of the capital of Euronews by ALPAC Capital, announced in December 2021, has been finalised, following the approval of the…

Sorrento, Italy, July 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Young people have always been an integral part of tourism. Countless destinations, in every global region, depend on them to support businesses and…

Durban, South Africa, July 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The exquisite new Sala Beach House opens on South Africa’s Dolphin Coast. South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal coastline has an exciting new boutique hotel…

Jakarta, Indonesia, July 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor, one of the largest international hotel operators in Southeast Asia, continues its expansion in Indonesia with the signing of Mövenpick Jakarta…

Sorrento, Italy, July 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The first Global Youth Tourism Summit concluded with a simulation of the UNWTO General Assembly where 120 participants from 57 countries and aged between…

Pattaya, Thailand, July 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is excited to announce the re-opening of Best Western Plus Nexen on August 1st, 2022, in the vibrant seafront city of…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, July 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Rosewood Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Victor Clavell as Senior Vice President of Operations, EMEAC. This addition to…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon is set to open on July 29 at iconic pixelated skyscraper King Power Mahanakhon in Chong Nonsi. The Standard, Bangkok…

Sorrento, Italy, July 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The first Global Youth Tourism Summit concluded by showcasing the power of tourism for youth empowerment, international solidarity and peace. Drawing the…

North Malé Atoll, Maldives, July 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa arrives in the archipelago with a 109 all-pool villa resort, delivering an exceptional stay for a…

Livingstone, Zambia, July 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Guests at Avani Victoria Falls Resort can immerse themselves in a truly Zambian dining tradition during a boma dinner at the resort’s African…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that two leading tourism figures from Thailand have been included in the International…

Windhoek, Namibia, July 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Award-winning Ultimate Safaris is a Namibian Conservation Travel Company, dedicated to the protection and preservation of one of the most pristine and…

Lombok, Indonesia, July 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Situated in the breathtaking Indonesian archipelago, the island of Lombok is celebrated for the raw beauty of its pristine nature that tempts tourists…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel and Tourism Council has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at an average of 11% annually…

Sorrento, Italy, July 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO Ambassador of Responsible Tourism and footballing legend Didier Drogba helped bring the first Global Youth Tourism Summit to an inspiring close…

Chintsa Bay, East London, South Africa, July 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The team behind one of the Eastern Capes premier boutique hotels, Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve are proud to announce the…

Lisbon, Portugal, July 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism has the potential to lead the shift towards a circular and regenerative blue economy, the UN Ocean Conference has been told. UNWTO centred the…

Orlando, Florida, United States, June 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / New Hotels and Residences Announced in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Orlando, Florida. Nobu Hospitality, the leading luxury…

Rome, Italy, June 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / His Holiness Pope Francis has sent an historic message of support to UNWTO’s first Global Youth Tourism Summit. As the Summit was underway in Sorrento,…

Singapore, Singapore, June 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation has completed the initial phase of its rollout of SynXis Retail Studio, which was created to transform the future of hotel…

Pattaya, Thailand, June 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / V Yachts Asia, Thailand’s exclusive dealer for world-famous brands Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing, unveiled for the first time, at the recent…

New York, NY, United States, June 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marlene Poynder as managing director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in New York City. With…

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, June 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Women entrepreneurs from across the tourism sector came together in Santo Domingo for a special workshop focused on financing,…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has appointed Mr Gilles Cretallaz as its new Chief Operating…

San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) published ‘Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investment’, a new report highlighting the importance…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Aquarius International celebrates the first anniversary of Kyo-Tei, a Japanese fine dining restaurant in Thong Lor. A new seasonal menu “Early…

Sorrento, Italy, June 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The first UNWTO Global Youth Tourism Summit will bring more than 130 young people from 60 countries to Sorrento, Italy, next week, giving them a unique…

Muscat, Oman, June 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Based in Muscat, Oman Air was elected as a oneworld member designate in Doha by the oneworld Governing Board, comprising the Chief Executives of all…