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Madrid, Spain, May 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body which reports directly to the UNWTO General Assembly, met under a new chair and with a new…

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, May 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum released today its latest travel and tourism study, revealing that the sector is showing signs of recovery in many…

Raa Atoll, Maldives, May 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The all-pool-villa sanctuary provides guests with a luxurious island escape surrounded by abundant marine life, clear blue waters and lush…

Punta del Este, Uruguay, May 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from the Americas have met to address the current challenges and opportunities around restoring confidence in travel across the…

Calabasas, California, United States, May 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways will introduce European Wine Hosts to a special series within its Celebration of Wine river…

Paris, France, May 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Saint Germain des Pres, one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Paris, and the recent opening of Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain is a welcome addition…

Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / European business aviation is about to get into full swing, despite the region lagging North America. The president and chief executive of Embraer…

Bangkok, Thailand, May 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world, including Thailand. Many Thai children have not been able to go to school. Countless people have…

Bangkok, Thailand, May 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Only essential information is required for foreign nationals to obtain a QR code, with will be issued automatically without a waiting time. Thailand’s…

London, United Kingdom, May 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today publishes a new report on best practices and support for governments for the introduction of…

Punta de Este, Uruguay, May 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The American Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met to assess the current state of the sector and plan for its sustainable…

Paris, France, May 20,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Set Collection, the new carefully curated luxury hotel collection, comprising some of the world’s most exceptional, likeminded, independent hotels…

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, May 20,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Plaza Premium Group, the pioneer in global airport hospitality, is pleased to announce the opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge at…

Singapore, Singapore, May 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Asia-Pacific states to further ease border measures to accelerate the region’s recovery…

Somerset West, South Africa, May 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The results of the inaugural Great BIG Wine Survey brought to you by Hollard, which were released in 2020, elicited an overwhelming response…

Geneva, Switzerland, May 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / A special report on the state of the global energy transition, released today by the World Economic Forum indicates that urgent action is required by…

Madrid, Spain, May 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. Developed…

Ankara, Turkey, May 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel and Tourism Council latest Economic Impact Report reveals Turkey’s Travel & Tourism’s GDP is forecasted to grow at an average rate…

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, May 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The largest and first purpose-built spa in Victoria Falls is scheduled to open in October, following a rapid post-Covid tourism recovery,…

Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) together with Food Ordery Co., Ltd launch new digital platform eatsHUB to help small entrepreneurs and food…

Busan, South Korea, May 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UN-Habitat, the Busan Metropolitan City of the Republic of Korea, and OCEANIX today unveiled at the UN Headquarters the design of the world’s first…

Nairobi, Kenya, May 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the African Travel & Tourism sector is expected to create…

Bata, Equatorial Guinea, May 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue wants to make tourism a profitable sector in the Equatorial Guinean economy. This…

Phuket, Thailand, May 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / SAii Laguna Phuket, the free-spirited lifestyle resort on Phuket’s stunning sunset coast, is now set to become one of the island’s most impressive…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Kingston and Montego Bay now available for booking in Emirates Airline System. A major outcome of Jamaica’s debut participation at the…

Geneva, Switzerland, May 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its recommendation…

Phuket, Thailand, May 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s tourism industry is poised for a major boost as Andamanda Phuket, a multi-million-dollar entertainment and leisure park located in the…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, may 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Swiss-Belhotel International has announced ambitious expansion plans with a strategic focus on Central and Southeast Asia, the Middle East…

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, May 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Save the Children Dominican Republic have launched a new challenge to promote the…

Bangkok, Thailand, May 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok has begun construction of its luxury spa complex – The Sukhothai Spa – as a part of the hotel’s continued commitment to…

Antalya, Turkey, May 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Accelerating its expansion in the fast-growing market with a unique platform of multi-branded luxury and premium offers. Focusing on experiences through…

Songkhla, Thailand, May 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 at the International Convention Center (ICC)…

Langkawi, Malaysia, May 10, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Hidden away just off the bustling street of Pantai Cenang, the newly opened Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang, an Accor brand, features 164 rooms and…

New York City, New York, United States, May 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu as General Manager of the celebrated and historic…

Elizabeth Island, Bahamas, May 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Ushering in a new era for Caribbean vacation home communities, Silent Resorts and EcoIsland Development announce Club Ki’ama Bahamas, the…

New York City, New York, United States, May 6,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations General Assembly has met for a first ever dedicated session on tourism and its key role in inclusive recovery and…

Pebble Beach, California, United States, May 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Expanded relationship with world-renowned golf resort includes eight additional championships and investments in the future of…

Málaga, Spain, May 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX /Skål International met in Torremolinos, Spain, for their annual Mid-Year meeting while also celebrating official Skål Day accompanied by several local…

Venice, Italy, May 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Legendary travel brand Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale…

Fontana, California, United States, May 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Orbital Assembly Corporation is a leader in the race to make space available to everyone by building the Voyager-class of Space…

Masai Mara, Kenya, May 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge signals growth in the continent as the global hospitality leader enters the luxury safari segment. Marriott International…

Phuket, Thailand, May 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Island’s transaction market heats up as owners face liquidity issues, while broad tourism sentiment wanes. Thailand’s battered hotel sector is showing…

Madrid, Spain, May 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative…

London, United Kingdom, April 30,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The hotel group Michel Reybier Hospitality is taking over the exclusive boutique hotel L’Oscar London. The 39-room hotel, which was recently…