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Bangkok (Thailand) - July 6, 2017 (travelindex.com) - PATA’s Bangkok headquarters has retained its EarthCheck Silver-level Sustainability Certification for a second consecutive year. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) head office…

Siem Reap (Cambodia) – July 4, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Artisans Angkor is a semi-public Cambodian company which aims at promoting and reviving Khmer Arts and Crafts. As a natural offshoot of the Chantiers Ecoles de Formation…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - July 4, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Last week we spoke in our editorial about Tourism and the importance of understanding this industry. This prompted a lot of feedback from the local tourism trade and…

Dubrovnik (Croatia) - July 7, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Renowned Croatian cellist Ana Rucner has welcomed the first day of Summer with a unique and spectacular concert on Srd mountain in Dubrovnik. She is internationally known for her…

Krabi (Thailand) - July 4, 2017 (travelindex) - Newly opened five-star resort The ShellSea, located on the beachfront adjacent to the famed Fossil Shell Beach in Krabi, is an ideal wedding destination offering privacy along with a romantic…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 30, 2017 (travelindex) - River City Bangkok proudly presents "A Journey Down Memory Lane" exhibition to feature exquisite classic cars from owners and collectors. The exhibition is honored by Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow,…

Los Angeles, California (United States) - July 3, 2017 (travelindex) - Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) is pleased to introduce its new executive team that will lead the company as it rapidly grows its portfolio across Asia. With a combined…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 28, 2017 (travelindex) - Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) pleases both Thai and foreign tourists who are enchanted with the Thai tradition to prepare for backpacking all year round. Lately, more than 20 superb…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 27, 2017 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts is celebrating after 13 of its Asian hotels achieved the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Reflecting the company’s proud commitment to guest…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - June 26, 2017 (travelindex.com) - In the ever-evolving field of tourism, it is integral that we understand the industry. All too often we hear political leaders discussing tourism, oblivious of the real…

Phu Quoc (Vietnam) - June 26, 2017 (travelindex) - With the growing popularity of culinary-based travel and self-professed foodies, it’s no surprise that food-inspired accommodation is also on the rise. Tropical Asia is arguably leading the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 23, 2017 (travelindex.com) - A new study released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) showcases that Travel & Tourism in Thailand is one of the strongest performing sectors out of nine sectors…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 23, 2017 (travelindex) - The Rang Mahal restaurant at the luxury 407-room Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has won the prestigious Editor's Choice Award for Indian cuisine at the 19th Bangkok’s Best Restaurant awards.…

Alain St.Ange was the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine. He resigned from his Ministerial position in December 2016 to run for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO but his candidacy was…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 22, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Dark White, the duo DJs and event organizer specialized in DISCO, HOUSE, BOOGIE, EDITS & RARE GROOVES with a mission to bring good music to both local and international audience in…

Manila (Philippines) – June 22, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of ICTP and Co-founder of SUNx writes from Manilla at the 6th UNWTO International Conference on Tourism Statistics: Measuring Sustainable Tourism.…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 20, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Asset World Corporation, a member of TCC Group, one of Thailand’s prominent conglomerates, receives 17 winning awards from the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2017-2018, including Best…

Havana (Cuba) - June 20, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expresses its firm resentment over the recently-announced decision by the United States Administration to restore travel restrictions with Cuba.…

Luang Prabang (Lao PDR) - June 19, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Nearly 400 travel and tourism industry professionals exchanged lessons and experiences to promote competitive, inclusive, and sustainable tourism at the 2017 Mekong Tourism Forum,…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 17, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The 2nd Digi.travel Conference & Expo, on 28 June at The Landmark Bangkok Hotel organized by Travel Media Applications in co-operation with PATA Thailand Chapter, presents an…

Brussels (Belgium) - June 17, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Leading Culture Destinations (LCD) and SUNx are proud to announce a new category for the 2017 LCD Awards: the ‘Climate smART Award', an international award for museums that make the…

Koh Samui (Thailand) – June 16, 2017 (travelindex) - Discover lasting moments and refine your experience at Koh Samui luxury hotel. Elevate your stay and illuminate the island’s hidden gem with an unforgettable luxury stays at our villas at…

Basel (Switzerland) - June 16, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Moevenpick Hotels and Resorts will open a new 264-room hotel in Basel’s city centre in 2019, set to become the hotel group’s flagship hotel in Europe. Located in the heart of the city,…

Ubud, Bali (Indonesia) – June 16, 2017 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has opened a charming new upscale resort in Ubud, Bali’s cultural heart and an increasingly popular tourist destination. Nestled within a lush forest,…

Madrid (Spain) - June 14, 2017 (travelindex.com) - An aggressive smear campaign full of innuendo, allegations if not outright defamatory comments unfolded over the past weeks since the election of a new Secretary General for the UNWTO did…

Novalja, Pag (Croatia) - June 12, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Beautiful song from the well known movie Sisters act: "I will follow him" was the inspiration for the video performed by Ana Rucner and the choir of the Mercy Sisters from St. Vinko…

Luang Prabang (Lao PDR) - June 12, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The MIST tourism accelerator announced the recipients of four 2017 Mekong Business Initiative Innovation Grants. GoP, a travel tech startup from Myanmar, took top prize and will…

Nairobi (Kenya) - June 9, 2017 (travelindex.com) – In a landmark operation, a cross-border African task force has arrested 7 key players that smuggled 1 ton of elephant tusks from Uganda to Singapore via Kenya in one instance alone, and who…

Kathmandu (Nepal) - June 8, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Himalayan Travel Mart, which was held from the 1st of June to the 4th concluded on a very high note. The main objective of the Travel Mart was to establish Nepal, as a Gateway to the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 8, 2017 (travelindex) - Arnoma Grand Bangkok was honoured to be chosen as the venue for the prestigious Institute of Business and Industrial Development. (IBID) Meeting. Director of Operations Arnoma Hotels &…

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 7, 2017 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to spend even longer discovering Asia this year, with a new promotion that offers a third night completely free. Under the "Discover…

Luang Prabang (Laos) – June 7, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Mekong Tourism's flagship event Mekong Tourism Forum takes place June 6-9, 2017 in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos. Hosted by the Lao Ministry of Information,…

Luang Prabang (Laos PDR) – June 7, 2017 (travelindex.com) - With its exceptional cultural and historical heritage, Luang Prabang is a major tourism destination in Lao PDR. The city experienced a strong increase in international tourist…

Paris (France) - June 6, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is reasserting its commitment to sustainable development across the entire spectrum of travel and tourism with a renewed pledge to support the…

Cancun (Mexico) - June 6, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2017 industry profitability outlook upwards. Airlines are expected to report a $31.4 billion profit (up from the previously…

London (United Kingdom) - June 5, 2017 (travelindex.com) - During the evening of the 3rd June London suffered from the cowardly acts of terrorism. The World of Tourism from the four corners of the globe stands with London today to say that…

Manila (Philippines) - June 5, 2017 (travelindex.com) - On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and to the Filipino people. "The…

Osaka (Japan) - June 2, 2017 - Best Western Hotels and Resorts is celebrating impressive growth in Japan, with the signing of three hotels in key destinations across the country. The world-renowned hotel group has secured license agreements…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and international tourists to visit the historic Thai southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, and enjoy a huge range of local…

Bangkok (Thailand) - June 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The 4th annual Hotel Management Thailand Summit(HMT), organized by international conference producer Questex Hospitality Group, concluded on May 25, 2017 after welcoming over 25…

Valletta (Malta) - June 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) presented the Open Letter on Travel and Tourism to the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat. The…

Jakarta (Indonesia) - June 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Sustainable tourism operators in Southeast Asia can now enter the new ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Awards (ASTA), which have been launched as part of ASEAN’s Tourism Strategic Plan…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 31, 2017 (travelindex) - This year, three Marriott hotels in Bangkok: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, Renaissance Ratchaprasong Hotel and Marriott Bangkok Hotel Sukhumvit are joining together at the highly anticipated…

Bangkok (Thailand) - May 31, 2017 (travelindex) - River City Bangkok proudly presents "Art for Everyone" exhibition during 2-18 June 2017 at RCB Galleria, 2nd floor, River City Bangkok. The opening reception will be on 1 June 2017 at 18.00…

Pattaya (Thailand) – May 28, 2017 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the start of construction work on a major new hotel project close to the popular Thai beach resort of Pattaya. Thai real estate company,…

Helsinki (Finland) - May 29, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Finnair, the flag carrier for Finland and a member of the oneworld alliance, has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The carrier, headquartered in Helsinki, is majority…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 29, 2017 (travelindex) - TAT, together with Bangkok and 45 organizations, launches a biggest food festival in Thailand "Amazing Thai Taste Festival" on June 8-11 2017 Mr. Yutthasak Supasorn, Tourism Authority of…

Langkawi (Malaysia) - May 27, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Langkawi is the venue for PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018) with this signature Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) event being hosted by Tourism Malaysia and Langkawi Development…

Bangkok (Thailand) – May 30, 2017 (travelindex.com) - Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 held a merit-making monk ceremony in celebration of the hotel's 1st anniversary on 29 May, 2017 at the function room, Benjasiri 1. The auspicious ceremony…

Colombo (Sri Lanka) - May 27, 2017 (travelindex.com) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of Ms. Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing Asia Pacific – TripAdvisor based in Hong Kong SAR as…