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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 5, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / As part of its action plan to boost tourism recovery in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), Destination Mekong, the private regional tourism board of the GMS, based in Cambodia and…

Brussels, Belgium, December 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / As the European Council presents the conclusions of the European Tourism Agenda, UNWTO has joined European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean in emphasizing the importance of jobs,…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Devember 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Red Sea Global, the developer behind two of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced new partnerships with The Ocean Race (TOR)…

Dubai, UAE, December 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / dusitD2 Kenz Hotel picks up ‘Best Business Hotel’ accolade while Dusit Princess Residences Dubai is named ‘Best Serviced Apartment. Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has returned to Riyadh to serve as a bridge between public and private leaders as tourism faces up to big challenges of today: high inflation, geopolitical insecurity and the…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Signature Bangkok announced its 1-Michelin Star, awarded by Michelin Guide. Lead by former 2-Michelin star Chef Thierry Drapeau, Signature Bangkok presents innovative modern French and…

Madrid, Spain, November 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have teamed up to bring together the world's leading experts in cultural tourism. Around 20 international professionals will meet in Madrid between 30…

New York, United States, November 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Le Bernardin was named the number one restaurant in the world by La Liste, the global restaurant guide and ranking system of the world's top 1,000 restaurants. • Discover the…

Marrakesh, Morocco, November 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is stressing SMEs and talent development as key transformers of global tourism. The two areas were the theme for a thematic session at the ongoing…

Marrakesh, Morocco, November 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new. UNWTO convened its Executive Council in…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / At the MICHELIN Star Revelation Ceremony, which also marks the official release of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023 edition, Michelin unveiled recipients of the prestigious MICHELIN Star,…

Siem Reap, Cambodia, November 25, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Anantara Angkor Resort, a part of Minor Hotels and a peaceful sanctuary at the crossroads of Cambodia’s past and present, offers travellers a rare and captivating Temple Dining…

Mbabane, Eswatini, November 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / In a move that will give a great boost to the Kingdom’s tourism in the run up to the festive season, the Eswatini government has announced the removal of ALL remaining COVID-related entry…

Danang, Vietnam, November 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Five-star sanctuary on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula invites couples, families and groups to learn about the conservation of red-shanked douc langurs and support the preservation of…

Marrakesh, Morocco, November 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700 million tourists…

Southlake, Texas, United States, November 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation announced a partnership with Girls Who Code (GWC), an international non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology and changing…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotel Group®, the umbrella parent organization of Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, announced the launch of HOME by BWH. Competing in the midscale extended-stay segment, HOME by BWH…

Lagos, Nigeria, November 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO brought together leaders and some of Africa’s best creative minds around a shared vision for advancing sustainable development and opportunity across the continent. Held in Lagos,…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Amari Watergate Bangkok announces the completion of the redesigned Premier Rooms and Two-Bedroom Suites that have been ready to welcome guests since the re-opening of Thailand to…

Singapore, Singapore, November 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has achieved GSTC-Recognized status for its adoption of the GSTC Industry…

Pattaya, Thailand, November 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Public Health Presides at the Opening Press Conference of The 6th International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP2022) at PEACH, Pattaya City. Mr. Satit…

Nara, Japan, November 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The growing importance of gastronomy tourism as a driver of inclusive development will be celebrated in the Japanese city of Nara next month. Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism for…

Khao Lak, Thailand, November 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, the pioneering retreat on Thailand’s stunning sunset coast, has unveiled its new world-class event space, The JW Grand Ballroom, as the hotel opens…

Bali, Indonesia, November 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Small enterprises and local communities must be given the support they need to become true ‘agents of change’. As leaders of the G20 economies meet in Bali this week, UNWTO has stressed the…

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, November 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / With global tourism set to double in size by 2050 from 2019 levels, current strategies that rely solely on carbon offsetting, technological efficiencies and biofuels are…

Phuket, Thailand, November 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Fancy yourself as the next Roger Federer? Take up the challenge whilst on holiday at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. The resort’s Layan Active Zone offers several activities for adults and…

Pattaya, Thailand, November 16, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Andaz, Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand, will make its highly-anticipated debut in Thailand with the opening of a stylish new seafront resort that will introduce explorers to a new and…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 15, 2022 / TTRAVELINDEX / MUU Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its first property, MUU Bangkok, marking the brand’s debut in the Kingdom. A play on the Thai word for community and kinship, MUU…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils Ban Ki-Moon as its first major speaker for its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, taking place between 28 November and 1…

Khao Lak, Thailand, November 12, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Transformative project unveils extensive renovation and expansion including an additional 127 rooms and villas, the Aqua Play Zone, new dining outlets and one of the largest event spaces…

Berlin, Germany, November 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The shared progress being made in putting women’s empowerment ‘centre stage’ of tourism’s restart has been presented at the World Travel Market in London. With the pandemic having made…

Pattaya, Thailand, November 10, 2022 /TRAVELINDEX / Lewit Hotel Pattaya, a member of Radisson Individuals becomes the Group’s inaugural property on the Eastern Seaboard, as diverse development and flexible business models stimulate growth…

London, United Kingdom, November 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / “Our job is to create jobs,” UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili told tourism sector leaders as education, sustainability, and governance took centre stage at the Ministers’…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Savelberg restaurant Bangkok launching a new menu, “Savelberg Experience”, and with prices starting at THB 2,800, it's a relatively inexpensive introduction to modern French fine dining…

Phuket, Thailand, November 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pavilions Phuket announced The Plantation Club will transform into ALTO By Don Vito on 01 December 2022. ALTO By Don Vito will serve the finest southern Italian cuisine in beautiful…

Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland, November 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Faern, a collection of lifestyle alpine resorts in Switzerland are set to open two new properties; Faern Arosa Altein and Faern Crans-Montana Valaisia this December. Every…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing the ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ one-of-a-kind mega fam trip for US travel agents from 1-9 November, 2022, to…

London, United Kingdom, November 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-Founder of TBO.COM, the world’s leading travel distribution platform, has joined the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is inviting the world’s travelers to enjoy amazing savings in dreamy destinations all across Asia with an enticing new flash sale! Under the “11.11 Super…

Taghazout Bay, Morocco, November 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Currently, Radisson Hotel Group has nearly 100 hotels and 16,000 rooms in operation and under development in Africa. In the last two years only, the Group opened over 16 hotels in the…

Bangkok, Thailand, November 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / 'Taste the Wonders of Australia', an initiative showcasing the very best of premium Australian produce using Thai cuisine as a medium, is jointly organised by Australian agrifood and wine…

Panama City, Panama, November 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) have launched the Innovative Community Tourism Experiences Competition to promote innovation through…

AlUla, Saudi Arabia, November 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Set against a breathtaking backdrop of majestic desert canyons, in the historical city of AlUla, is Banyan Tree Group’s first property in Saudi Arabia. Banyan Tree AlUla is the brand's…

Phuket, Thailand, November 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Are you seeking a new way to stay, play, relax and recharge that delivers the benefits of a world-class hotel, while getting rid of all the nonsense that can hold you back and drive you…

Madrid, Spain, October 31, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery…

Coconut Creek, Florida, United States, October 31, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The highly anticipated debut of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has arrived, as Evrima is now sailing for the world’s yachting playgrounds. Discover an exceptional…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 31, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has achieved a place on the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) list of Thailand Sustainability Investment…

Venezia Beach, Vietnam, October 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts has penned a strategic partnership for two beautiful beach apartment buildings on Vietnam’s southeast coast, as the company’s rapid expansion in this…

Bangkok, Thailand, October 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Planning a sun-soaked festive season in the tropics got a whole lot easier with a high-octane programme of electric pool parties, laid-back Christmas lunches and New Year’s Eve countdown…

Stuttgart, Germany, October 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the TourCert Set of Criteria for Destinations has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. The TourCert…