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Takayama, Japan, April 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor Hotels is set to welcome its first hotel in Takayama, Japan, with the signing of Mercure Hida Takayama. Inspired by the reinterpretation of…

Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Eat Out with Marriott Bonvoy offers three tiers of culinary promotions throughout May and June 2022, at almost 40 hotels and resorts across Thailand.…

London, United Kingdom, April 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council launched a major new report at its Global Summit in Manila today, to help the sector’s stakeholders…

Roseau, Dominica, April 27, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Coulibri Ridge invites to discover the breathtaking beauty of Dominica from a sustainable and exceptional point of view. After years of passionate…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 27, 2022 / The Michelin Guide Thailand 2023 will feature Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen as representative cities of the Isan Region. This…

Soria, Spain, April 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World’s largest truffle tasting event was held in Soria earlier this year. An international jury evaluate the teams. A special prize called…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international…

Manila, Philippines, April 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / At the closing session of its Global Summit in Manila, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that its 22nd event will take place…

Phuket, Thailand, April 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The spirit of Latin America came to life in southern Thailand last weekend, when The Slate boutique hotel, hosted Amazônia, a vibrant two-day cultural…

Madrid, Spain, April 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has launched the second edition of its global flagship competition under the name of “Awake Tourism Challenge”. The competition will identify…

Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a globally recognised and coordinated set of…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Channelling Clinique La Prairie’s world-renowned approach to nutrition, Rachel brings a fresh perspective for guests of Clinique La Prairie…

Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading Tourism Ministers and business leaders from the private sector joined together to discuss the important lessons learnt from the…

Frangipani Island, Bocas Del Toro, Panama, April 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Within sight of spirited Bocas Town in Bocas Del Toro, Panama, lies an extraordinary Balinese inspired over-the-water…

Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, April 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tivoli Hotels and Resorts, a luxury Portuguese-rooted hospitality brand, has announced an important milestone in its expansion…

Geneva, Switzerland, April 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that air travel posted a strong rebound in February 2022 compared to January 2022, as…

Ohorongo Private Game Reserve, Namibia, April 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Two new camps have opened in Ohorongo Private Game Reserve. Ohorongo is a 35,000-hectare tract of wilderness located in the…

London, United Kingdom, April 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “The decision by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to remove the Travel…

Palma de Mallorca, Spain, April 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Palacio de Congresos de Palma hosted the Summit of Sustainable Destinations organised by UNWTO in partnership with the Mallorca Tourism…

Koror City, Palau, April 16,2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Island Conservation, Re:wild, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the Government of Panama, and the Government of Palau Launched the…

Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla, British West Indies, April 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Renowned Businessman Richard M. Schulze, the founder of Best Buy, today selected Salamander Hotels & Resorts to…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Located in the Selangor state of Malaysia, Mercure Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie launches in Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, under one of Accor group’s most…

Kyoto, Japan, April 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is pleased to announce that ‘Sakura Quality An ESG Practice Standard’ for hotels and ryokans in Japan has achieved…

Tuscany, Italy, April 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / One of Italy’s most luxurious golf properties has been rebranded the Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort to reflect more accurately the importance…

Phuket, Thailand, April 15, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / La Vie Hotels and Resorts is thrilled to be officially opening Quality Resort and Spa Patong Beach, alongside key franchise partners, Choice Hotels.…

Sorrento, Italy, April 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has announced more details of the upcoming Global Youth Tourism Summit, set to be held in Sorrento, Italy, from 27 June to 3 July. The Summit,…

Rancho Mirage, California, United States, April 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sensei Porcupine Creek Resort is Larry Ellison’s private golf retreat and one of the biggest new hotel opening of 2022.…

Rome, Italy, April 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / High-level speakers from across UNWTO and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) came together for a virtual talk on how best to…

Macao SAR, April 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Macao Grand Prix Museum debuts the new feature of 360-degree panoramic view for residents and visitors to enjoy an online virtual tour to the Museum,…

Zurich, Switzerland, April 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / ASMALLWORLD has successfully completed the acquisition of a 10% stake in Global Hotel Alliance. Through this strategic investment in the…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Celebrating the stellar rise of female sommeliers in the Kingdom, Madison Steakhouse at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel invites wine connoisseurs to…

Tokyo, Japan, April 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan-specific…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Madison Restaurant at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has been selected to join the exclusive Star Wine List of more than 1,500 great wine bars and wine…

Delhi, India, April 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Corporate travel is showing strong signs of recovery, according to Madhavan Menon, Managing Director Thomas Cook (India) Group, who was the first speaker…

Valletta, Malta, April 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta will host its second Climate Friendly Travel Youth Summit on 29th April 2022. The ‘Strong Earth Youth Summit’ (SEYS) will feature top Tourism…

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thai VietJet successfully commenced the inaugural flight of its new international service between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, with the welcome event at…

Chengdu, China, April 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tivoli Hotels and Resorts, a luxury Portuguese-rooted hospitality brand, has announced an important milestone in its expansion strategy throughout Asia…

Seattle, United States, April 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Following a nationwide search, Visit Seattle and its Board of Directors announce that Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME (Fellow Certified Destination…

The Valley, Anguilla, April 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Anguilla Tourist Board and American Airlines have announced that the airline will operate daily flights from Miami International Airport (MIA)…

Manila, Philippines, April 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils its speakers for its upcoming Global Summit in Manila, which includes Indonesian/Dutch…

Harare, Zimbabwe, April 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first…

Bangkok, Thailand, April 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Cartier has emerged stronger than ever in its pursuit to cater to new travelers’ wants and needs, showing renewed commitment with their trusted…

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, April 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX /With Bali’s borders now open to international visitors, Cross Hotels & Resorts has given the ‘island of the Gods’ a massive…

Jakarta, Indonesia, April 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Parliament in Jakarta approved a bill to relocate Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to a site deep within the jungle of Kalimantan on Borneo…