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Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - June 11, 2018 (travelindex.com) - This coming week will be the first year anniversary of the launch of the weekly Saint Ange Tourism Report. It was the 18th June 2017 when I issued the launch issue, and I can…

Phoenix (Arizona) – June 11, 2018 (travelindex) - With direct spending on business travel totalling more than $317 billion last year, according to The U.S. Travel Association, Best Western Business Advantage is doing its part to help small…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) - R.HAAN, Bangkok’s newest fine dining spot from 'Todd' Piti Bhirombhakdi and Chef Chumpon Jangprai, has welcomed Mr. Santi and Ms. Aruni Bhirombhakdi, Mr.Bhurit and Ms.Nisamanee…

Naples (Italy) – June 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) - SUNx (Strong Universal Network), CNR-IRISS (Italian National Research Council - Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development) and t-FORUM (The Tourism Intelligence…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 5, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels and Resorts is celebrating after 17 of its properties in Asia (Southeast Asia & and Japan) achieved the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Reflecting the…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - June 4, 2018 (travelindex.com) - We are already in the 6th month of 2018 and this mid-year mark is a great time to reflect. The Seychelles Tourism Board will be looking at their strategy to keep Seychelles…

Nakhon Phanom (Thailand) – June 4, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Hosted by the Thailand Ministry of Tourism & Sports, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Provincial Government of Nakhon Phanom, in collaboration with the Mekong Tourism…

Gangneung (Republic of Korea) - June 3, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Chris Bottrill, Director, International and Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts…

Chitose Airport, Hokkaido (Japan) – June 1, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has opened a brand new upper-midscale hotel at New Chitose Airport, the gateway to the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Best Western Plus…

Hong Kong – June 1, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Initiated and hosted by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the first ever World Summit for Deans of Independent Schools of…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 1, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., the joint venture partner of ICONSIAM as well as the owner and operator of prestige retail developments such as Siam Paragon and Siam Center, has just been…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 1, 2018 (travelindex.com) - A record 475 delegates from 52 countries have turned up for the 4th UNWTO Forum on Gastronomy Tourism which opened today in Bangkok, the first time it is being held in Asia. The…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 1, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Steeped in legendary seafaring history dating back hundreds of years, the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts & Nevis is the newest exotic destination for Six Senses Hotels Resorts…

Quang Binh (Vietnam) – May 31, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has entered yet another exciting destination in Vietnam with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new upscale beach resort in Dong…

Macao (Macao SAR) - May 30, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) kicked off the China roadshow to promote its seventh edition at ITB China at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention…

Madrid (Spain) - May 30, 2018 (travelindex.com) - UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili took office in January 2018. He presented the Organization’s management vision and priorities at the 108th session of the Executive Council, held…

Gangnueng, Gangwon Province (Republic of Korea) - May 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The PATA Annual Summit 2018 (PAS 2018), under the theme "Building Bridges, Connecting People: How Collaboration Creates Opportunities", opened in Gangnueng,…

Mumbai (India) - May 27, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the leading hospitality company in South Asia has won the Gallup Great Workplace Award for the seventh time, making its way to the top spot among…

Port Louis (Mauritius) - May 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Mauritius Prime Minister Hon Pravind Jugnauth yesterday the 24th of May welcomed Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and…

Basel (Switzerland) - May 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The longstanding Managing Director of Baselworld, Sylvie Ritter, has decided to step down from her position at the MCH Group. Michel Loris-Melikoff, who has until now held the position…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 25, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels and Resorts has launched its new Summer Promotion, offering a Best Western Travel Card to its loyal guests all across Asia. Under this appealing offer, members of the…

Port Louis (Mauritius) - May 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Tourism Ministers and dignitaries from right around the world joined some 400 Mauritius Tourism professionals at a conference that touches at the core of tourism today and tomorrow.…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 25, 2018 – Mekong Kingdoms is proud to announce the maiden Mekong River voyage of Gypsy, an ultra-exclusive two-cabin river cruiser, between the ancient Laos capital of Luang Prabang and Thailand’s Golden Triangle,…

Langkawi (Malaysia ) - May 23, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Dato’ Haji Azizan Noordin, the CEO of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and a key member of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has just been appointed as the new Vice Chairman…

Cam Ranh (Vietnam) - May 22, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has accelerated its expansion plans in Vietnam with the signing of an exciting new upscale beach resort in Cam Ranh. Best Western Premier Cam Ranh…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 21, 2018 (travelindex.com) - As the old saying goes "There are fish in the waters. There is rice in the fields", this saying truly reflects the greatness of Thailand, the kingdom of food. Thailand’s rich culture,…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - May 21, 2018 (travelindex.com) - This coming week, Mauritius is hosting the "International Conference on Digitalisation and Sustainable Tourism", which will be held on the 23rd & 24th May at Hilton…

Krabi (Thailand) - May 19, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced that Maya Bay in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park will not allow visitors during…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 18, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts is celebrating after BluPhere Pattaya, BW Premier Collection by Best Western, its spectacular new seafront property being developed by the Habitat Group,…

Macao (Macao SAR) - May 17, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Led by Ms. Pansy Ho, Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”), the Delegation of China Business Leaders Visiting European Union…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 17, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Three quarters of Thai consumers are making online purchases, with Beauty and Fashion and Electronics being the top categories. However, as consumers continue to look towards…

Phoenix (Arizona) – May 16, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts is celebrating A Rewarding 30 Years with the milestone anniversary of Best Western Rewards. Since its inception in 1988, Best Western Rewards (BWR) has grown…

Koh Samui (Thailand) - May 16, 2018 (travelindex.com) - From 26th May until 2nd June 2018, the Samui Regatta will attract marine sports enthusiasts from around the world to Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui on the island’s idyllic Chaweng…

Baa Atoll (Maldives) - May 16, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Summer is coming and what better way to welcome our guests than joining forces with other resorts in Baa Atoll to offer our best, as a destination? With this thought in mind, resorts…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 14, 2018 (travelindex.com) - South East Asia Hotel Investors Summit (SEAHIS) 2018 kicked-off today in Bangkok with top-level speakers from hotel developers and owners in relevant panels discussions and one-on-one…

Phuket (Thailand) - May 14, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij savoured his first professional victory in front of his family after closing with an even-par 70 to win by six shots in the final round of the Singha…

London (United Kingdom) - May 14, 2018 (travelindex) - Rocco Forte Hotels moves from dotPOS to xnPOS, both from Xn protel Systems, to exploit the benefits of the latest POS technologies. Providing greater functionality, flexibility,…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - May 14, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Africa's INDABA 2018 has come and goneIndaba, the well-known tourism trade fair of Africa, has come and gone, and the chance for Africa to showcase itself to the world has…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 13, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Management of Azimut Yachts Thailand, sole authorized dealer of Italy’s renowned Azimut Yachts in the country, recently announced the arrival in Thailand of Azimut 77S – a gutsy,…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 11, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Amara Bangkok has been awarded the prestigious MICE Venue Standard Certificate 2018 by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) for its outstanding meeting facilities that meet…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 10, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mr Cyrill Czerwonka as its new Regional Director of Development Asia, effective May 4, 2018. Cyrill has enjoyed an impressive career in the…

Macao (Macao SAR) - May 9, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum), an official partner of the 2018 EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY 2018), coorganized the EU-Macao Light Bridge illumination ceremony with…

Phoenix (Arizona) – May 8, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels and Resorts today announced that Vice President of Operations Bruce Wienberg has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner in the Maverick of the Year - Consumer Services…

Buenos Aires (Argentina) - May 7, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (“GTERC”) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Argentina and Brazil, to feature the two nations as Partner Countries of the…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 7, 2018 (travelindex) - Arnoma Grand Bangkok is much honored to be a host to welcome Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee and Sheik Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Olympic Council of Asia…

Nilai (Malaysia) - May 2, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels and Resorts has partnered with the Green Target Group for an exciting new hotel in Nilai, the vibrant university town in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, just 18 km from…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - May 1, 2018 (travelindex.com) - President Danny Faure has announced a Cabinet of Ministers reshuffle and with it, a move from tourism for Minister Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, after just over a year and a few…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - May 2, 2018 (travelindex.com) - With the ever-increasing concern about worldwide environmental problems, the findings of a recent study by Dr Eric Chan, Dr Alice Hon and Dr Wilco Chan of the School of Hotel and…

Male (Maldives) - April 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Maldives' Guest-house sector went from just one guesthouse in 2010 to 600 guesthouses across 76 islands today, adding 7,000 beds. The number could rise to 700 guesthouses with a combined…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 26, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch its BW Premier Collection brand in Vietnam, with a new upscale beach resort in one of the country’s most exciting…