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San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today published a new report on practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in…

Geneva, Switzerland, June 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO will work with the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) to strengthen ties between tourism and public health in Europe’s smallest…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The exclusive club will enable members to create personalised itineraries with luxury hotels, top dining, yacht charters, and private jets flights…

Madrid, Spain, June 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and its Affiliate Member Allianz Partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, consolidating their joint commitment to promoting safe,…

San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector could create 1.34 million jobs over the…

Saint-Tropez, France, June 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Louis Vuitton has opened a restaurant in the glamorous Saint-Tropez known for its jet-set clientele, high-end beach clubs, and exciting nightlife.…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel has not been easy in the last two years; many opted to stay home and wait and see what would happen. This is not the case for a visionary like…

Xi’an, China, June 18,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The ultra-luxury Rosewood Xi’an will occupy prime real estate within one of China’s most storied and attractive destinations. The hotel group…

Doha, Qatar, June 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th IATA…

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 17,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has honored the Travelindex Group Founder and Chairman Bernard Metzger to participate as a…

La Digue, Seychelles, June 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Le Nautique Luxury Waterfront Hotel has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Small…

Male, Maldives, June 16, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from across Asia and the Pacific have placed building resilience and embracing innovation at the heart of the sector’s restart and…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 16,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Smart Finder, Thailand’s leading one-stop software developer for the hospitality industry reveals its growth figure for Q1 of 2022, which surpassed…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of Seekers…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Right in the heart of Bangkok’s elegant Ratchadamri district, Anantara Siam is proud to welcome hedonists and pleasure-seekers to its newest upscale…

Bogota, Colombia, June 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has welcomed Bogotá’s Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). Bogota’s Tourism Observatory…

Singapore, Singapore, June 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Traveloka announced that it officially joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s global network as a member. This membership is a part…

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Public and private leaders have been called on to unite behind the Jeddah Call to Action, a commitment to align with UNWTO’s approach to rethink…

Yerevan, Armenia, Jun 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The European Member States of UNWTO have highlighted the importance of jobs, professional training and sustainability and innovation as they jointly…

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, June 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / With giraffe populations declining throughout Africa, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to be supporting the Giraffe Conservation…

Doha, Qatar, June 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has partnered with Discover Qatar to provide once-in-a-lifetime excursions to view whale sharks – the gentle giants of…

Geneva, Switzerland, June 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A new white paper, published on World Ocean Day by the World Economic Forum, outlines critical steps to channel funding to support the health of the…

Durban, South Africa, June 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its entry into its fourth South African city, Durban, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban…

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / England’s Georgia Hall delivered a measured final round 71 to win the $1million Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment…

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Executive Council of UNWTO has met to advance the recovery of tourism around shared goals and a common vision for the sector. • Read all the…

Davos, Switzerland, June 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / World leaders came together at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 against a backdrop of deepening global frictions and fractures and a…

Brussels, Belgium, May 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 30 countries in Europe have signed up to share knowledge and best practices with the aim of enhancing tourism competitiveness and supporting…

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, June 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Phuket to Ho Chi Minh City route is back to service today following the ease of travel restrictions, becoming first airline to re-launch…

Madrid, Spain, June 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of…

St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom, June 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the most prestigious golf courses in St Andrews is preparing to mark a significant milestone. The recognition surrounds a key…

Abu Dhabi, Unite Arab Emirates, June 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the Arabian Gulf’s first beachfront course, has today announced Gary Hurley as their new Club Ambassador. Gary…

Stockholm, Sweden, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO joined high level representatives from Environment Ministries, International Organizations and UN Agencies to consolidate tourism’s commitment…

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / As leaders in conservation and hospitality, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to welcome Wayo Africa into its Wilderness Brand Family, and to join…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, announced today its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The luxury Bangkok riverside resort announces the first installment of a monthly gastronomic experience aboard its antique rice barge. On Sunday, 19…

Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Rosewood Red Sea has been appointed by The Red Sea Development Company to manage Rosewood Red Sea, opening as part of phase one of…

Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, South Africa, June 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / For the first time in the 14-year history of the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, South Africa will be the host country of this…

New Delhi, India, June 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel and Tourism’s GDP expected to outpace India’s economy over the next 10 years. More than 2.4 million jobs could be created every year.…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / ALL- ADCB Infinite and Signature credit card holders can step into a realm of boundless privilege at more than 30 Accor hotels and resorts…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, and the Saudi Geological…

Perelada, Girona, Spain, June 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A year away from its 100th anniversary, the historic brand is celebrating the culmination of the winemaking, scenic and cultural legacy of a…

Bangkok, Thailand, May 31, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Spice Co., Ltd., manufacturing arm of the Blue Elephant International Group, is highlighting Blue Elephant’s latest product line comprising…

Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, May 31, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / With Bali quickly regaining its position as a leading international tourism gateway, industry stakeholders are getting increasingly optimistic…

Davos, Switzerland, May 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Four leading industrial clusters in the Netherlands, Belgium and the US today announced that they are working together with the World Economic Forum…

Lucerne, Switzerland, May 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Forum Lucerne has made a considerable differ- ence in the global tourism industry over the past 15 years. As of today, the ‘World…