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Bangkok, Thailand, December 9, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Today, sustainability is a topic of discussion across a wide range of industries. As with the tourism industry, which is considered the main income of many countries, sustainability is a…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 3, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released its Annual Tourism Report 2024, showcasing the robust recovery of international visitor arrivals (IVAs) across the Asia Pacific…

Bangkok, Thailand, March 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Following the release of the PATA Executive Summary Forecasts Report for the years 2024 to 2026 released earlier last month, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released a more…

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States, June 17, 2020 / travelindex.com / Six non-governmental organizations call for a rebalance in tourism as the sector recovers from Covid-19. These organizations have come together for the first time to…

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) - February 24, 2020 (travelindex.com) - Seychelles marine scientist, Ameer Ebrahim, recently published his research in the Journal of Fish Biology, a prestigious global research database. This publication follows…

Madrid (Spain) – February 13, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The role of tourism in the new European Green Deal was highlighted at the FITUR trade fair. On the back of the recent launch of the Green Deal, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…

Madrid (Spain) – February 8, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is closely monitoring developments related to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), both in China and worldwide and is cooperating closely…

Koh Lanta (Thailand) – February 5, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Eco-tourism Recreation Koh Lanta has reopened its gates as Following Giants, a truly elephant-friendly venue. In partnership with leading animal welfare charity, World Animal…

Baku (Azerbaijan) – December 31, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan as its newest government member. The agency is the executive…

Madrid (Spain) – December 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016, a landmark new report from the World Tourism…

Chengdu (China) – December 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Chengdu Inbound Tourism Partnership Summit, organized by the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Culture, Broadcast-TV, and Tourism, was held in Chengdu on 28 November 2019. The event…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) – November 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Restaurateurs will finally have the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into tourists’ dining preferences and behavior through analysis of online reviews thanks to a…

Shanghai (China) – November 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) –The 2019 World Culture and Tourism Forum in Chanba, Xi’an (China) came to a successful close today. The conference was hosted by Xi'an Municipal People's Government and Ctrip and …

Singapore (Singapore) – October 28, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Trips abroad from Asia are continuing to increase. After surging by seven per cent in 2018, during the first eight months of 2019 they rose by a further six per cent. This is in…

Madrid (Spain) – October 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The EBRD and the UNWTO are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for achieving growth and development. Under an MoU, signed by EBRD President Suma…

Macao (Macao SAR) – October 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The 8th edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) concluded with success after carrying out a fruitful program of discussion panels, special interviews, business…

Madrid (Spain) – September 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, and the CEO of Iberia, Luis Gallego, have signed a cooperation agreement in favor of sustainable…

Lagos (Nigeria) – September 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Alain St.Ange, the respected and popular Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine joined Hon Najib Balala, the Minister of Tourism of Kenya and the  Hon…

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is launching a much-anticipated renovation program at its five-star flagship, Centara Grand at CentralWorld…

Saint Petersburg (Russia) - September 10, 2029 (travelindex.com) - Ahead of the General Assembly, Zurab Pololikashvili offered a warm welcome to all delegates and outlines his hopes and expectations for the days ahead. In his message he…

Winnipeg (Canada) - August 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) - Alain St. Ange is one of the most sought-after speakers on the world stage on the topic of tourism, and he was the keynote speaker at the 3rd International Business Tourism Conference…

Brussels (Belgium ) – July 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) – At the European Parliament in Brussels this week, there was a Round Table discussion among MEPs and Tourism stakeholders on Climate Friendly Travel - towards Zero Carbon 2050. The…

Torremolinos, Malaga (Spain) – June 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In its 18th edition, a total of 56 entries from 25 countries are this year competing to win the Sustainable Tourism Awards that Skål International, the leading worldwide…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has adopted a simplified "A-B-C Strategy" to promote emerging tourist destinations by creating inter-linked, theme-related travel routes that…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new organisational partnership with Awecademy, a future-focused educational content provider that creates personalised…

Pattaya (Thailand) – June 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Thailand Travel Mart Plus, the country’s leading B2B travel show, opened for business on 5 June 2019, ushering in a new era of business opportunities for new buyers from new markets…

Boulder, Colorado (United States) – June 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Elevating safety awareness and empowering travelers has been central to GeoSure’s mission from the beginning. With 15 million users today and travel safety information on…

Seoul (South Korea) – June 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Group Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Capella Bangkok, the luxurious new boutique retreat nestled on the east bank of the legendary “River of Kings”, the Chao Phraya, will introduce guests to the rich cultural and culinary…

Boulder, Colorado (United States) – May 31, 2019 (travelindex.com) – We’re delighted to share some news: GeoSure has just partnered with Adelman Travel, a top 10 travel management company specializing in travel and expense management.…

Pattaya (Thailand) – May 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The country’s most important B2B travel trade show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) 2019, is all set to go between 5-7 June, 2019, in…

Madrid (Spain) – May 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The new Observatory is located in the city of La Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a leading tourism destination. Led by the Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT) and…

Lucerne (Switzerland) – May 8, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, the Board of World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) made a last-minute decision to change the agenda and highlight how with these…

Schönenberg (Switzerland) – May 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Central Asia is one of the fastest growing tourism regions in the world right now. Visa reform, improved flight connections, reduced bureaucracy, and investment in infrastructure…

Lucerne (Switzerland) – May 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Innovative digital business models are constantly changing the travel, tourism and hotel industries. This technology-driven change forces organizations to question long-established…

Lucerne (Switzerland) – May 01, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Innovative business models are constantly changing the travel, tourism and hotel industries. This technology-driven change forces organizations to question long established structures…

Buenos Aires (Argentina) – April 30, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Delegation of Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) recently completed an official visit to Argentina and Brazil,GTEF 2019 Partner Countries. Led by Pansy Ho, Vice…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - April 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) - The launch of the "One Seychelles" Political Party was held on Friday the 26th April and Alain St.Ange, the island's former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and…

Lucerne (Switzerland) – April 25, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Adventure Travel Technologies (“Adventure”) today announced it has been selected by World Tourism Forum Lucerne as a finalist for the upcoming Start-Up Innovation Camp 2019 to be…

Bangkok (Thailand) – April 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) –The upcoming 60th anniversary of both Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International, the two founding pillars of Thai tourism, in 2020 will be a good opportunity for some…

Bangkok (Thailand) – April 22, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Global hospitality is at a crossroads. In the last 20 years, technology has transformed every aspect of the guest journey, from online bookings to in-room services to post-stay…

Bangkok (Thailand) – April 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) - Over 20 expert speakers from leading online and supplier brands have been confirmed for the Arrival Asia Pacific in-destination event, which is dedicated to the rapidly changing tours,…

San Juan (Puerto Rico) – April 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The 2020 WTTC Global Summit will be hosted by the Government of Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company and Discover Puerto Rico. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted…

London (Great Britain) – April 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Ever get the feeling that forest fires, record-defying storms, and heavy droughts are more common than they used to be? Or that images of whales, fish, turtles and birds with…

Seville (Spain) – April 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. María Reyes Maroto Illera, Minister of Tourism, Government of Spain, has been awarded a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Champion Award for her country’s work on…

Siem Reap (Cambodia) – April 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Cambodia is poised to become a genuine twin-centre golf destination as a result of two announcements made during the 8th annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention. The event, held by the…

Seville (Spain) – April 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. Gustavo Santos, Minister of Tourism, Government of Argentina, has been awarded a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Champion Award at the 2019 Global Summit in Seville,…

Seville (Spain) – April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism, Government of Greece, has been awarded a prestigious World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Champion Award at the 2019 Global Summit in…

Seville (Spain) – April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) – H.E. María Reyes Maroto Illera, Minister of Tourism, Government of Spain, has been awarded a World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Champion Award for her country’s work on…

New York (United States) - April 5, 2019 (travelindex.com) - Skål International CEO, Daniela Otero, met recently with Patricio Azcárate Díaz de Losada, Biosphere Tourism General Manager, with whom we agreed to work towards a joint program…