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Bangkok, Thailand, July 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / South East Asia Hotel Investors Summit (SEAHIS) is an owner-driven event focused on hotel real estate investors, developers and franchisees. We were worried that needing to move the dates for…

Madrid, Spain, July 23, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / A new set of Recommendations published today outline how the global tourism sector can continue in its fight against plastic pollution while effectively facing the public health and hygiene…

New York, USA, July 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New analysis from the World Economic Forum shows that some of Latin America’s and the Caribbean’s tourism strengths are less important than before to a competitive tourism economy during…

London, United Kingdom, July 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Advises regional and local measures only to combat COVID-19 spikes. Travel & Tourism sector will help power the global economic recovery. The World Travel & Tourism Council…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 21, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hospitality company has linked with the government of Thailand’s Rao Tiew Duay Gan campaign, which supports 40% of room rates (up to THB 3,000 per night). Dusit International, one of…

Madrid, Spain, July 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Across Europe, the responsible restart of tourism is now underway. But even as growing numbers of tourists cross borders and businesses open up again, this is no time for complacency . Just as…

Singapore, Singapore, July 20, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia have announced that this year’s event will go virtual with the live event postponed to 2021. Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced today that ITB…

London, Great Britain, July 18, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Lack of alignment will slow down the Europe-wide recovery. Proper co-ordination by European governments could create a 10 million jobs boost. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)…

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, July 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gov. David Ige announced this afternoon that after meeting with the four county mayors and officials from the Department of Health (DOH) he has decided to delay the start of…

Miyazaki, Japan, July 17, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / After a one-year hiatus, IAGTO has announced that the ninth edition of its Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) will take place in the Japanese prefecture of Miyazaki in April 2021. The…

Engadine Valley, Switzerland, July 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / With overseas golf trips back on the agenda, now is the ideal time to visit the wide open spaces and crystal clear air of Switzerland’s Engadine Valley to experience a spectacular…

Pattaya, Thailand, July 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya appoints Mr. Supakit Uasamphanchai as a new General Manager and Ms. Supa-arpha Itthikaiwan as Director of Marketing and Sales effective immediately, for…

Geneva, Switzerland, July 16, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented job losses and economic uncertainty. As governments and businesses look to stimulate growth, a new study from the World Economic Forum…

Madrid, Spain, July 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the launch of a new Startup Competition as it looks to identify innovators with the power to further tourism’s contribution to sustainable…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 15, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is excited to announce the launch of the expanded and revamped PATA Crisis Resource Center (CRC) to aid in the rapid, robust and responsible renewal…

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, July 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid an official visit to the Canary Islands to recognize the reopening of the destination and the steps…

Lanark, Scotland, Great Britain, July 14, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Sunderland of Scotland, the original technical weatherwear golf brand reveals its Autumn Winter 2020 (AW20) collection with the new men’s Citrus and Aqua for ladies’. Men’s…

London, Great Britain, July 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Mandatory mask wearing will protect travellers and workers. People need to learn to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely available. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sukhothai Bangkok has achieved the most prestigious awards in the annual “Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards”, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the World’s Best Awards…

Geneva, Switzerland, July 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Kew Green Hotels, one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies with over 55 hotels in its portfolio, is expanding into the South East Asia market through a joint venture with Siamese…

Nagoya, Japan, July 10, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan’s Resorttrust, Inc. to provide industry-leading…

Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia, July 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce its 15th Raffles Hotel in the world, with the launch of the lavish Raffles Bali, which offers unparalleled views over the Indian…

London, United Kingdom, July 9, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said: "Thousands of tourism businesses large and small across the country will be breathing a collective sigh of relief now that the Chancellor…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Publisher of the Thailand hospitality portal, Hotelintel, have acquired the Australian-based eGlobal Travel publication along with Destination Thailand from Stephen Morton's Global Travel…

Madrid, Spain, July 8, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Over the past month, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was able to hold virtually meetings of its five Regional Commissions to share responses to the challenge of COVID-19 and their plans for…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / by Mewati Sitaram - Charity begins at home and it is the motto of Lebua Group. On 3rd July, 2020, when the hotel announced its reopening post lockdown, it got completely sold out within no…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is announcing the 18 Finalists of the Experience Mekong Showcases 2020. 4,200 eligible votes determined three Experience Mekong Collection members from…

London, United Kingdom, July 7, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), together with the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation Plc, will host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on…

Rome, Italy, July 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed two new Special Ambassadors as it leads the restart of the sector across Europe. On the occasion of a visit of the Secretary-General to Italy,…

Bangkok, Thailand, July 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Bringing back premium Japanese dining experience to Bangkok’s downtown, Anantara Siam Bangkok invites the connoisseurs of fine Japanese gastronomy back to Shintaro. Reopening with a selection…

Montreal, Canada, July 6, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of…

Madrid, Spain, July 4, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has strengthened its partnership with Telefónica, the Spanish multinational telecommunications company. As tourism restarts around the world, Telefonica…

Rome, Italy, July 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Against the backdrop of the re-opening of borders across Europe, a high-level delegation from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has arrived in Italy to begin a first official visit to a Member…

London, United Kingdom, July 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “For the best part of a week the UK government has delayed announcing which countries will be safe for British holidaymakers to fly to for…

Bali, Indonesia, July 3, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Bali’s hotels are ready and willing – but not necessarily able – to reopen their doors and start welcoming international travellers again, according to the Bali Hotels Association’s (BHA)…

Madrid, Spain, July 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Four months ago, UNWTO asked its Members, the tourism sector and tourists themselves for patience. To stay at home for today so we could travel again tomorrow. Tomorrow is now here. The…

Singapore, Singapore, July 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The annual IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific trade events for business event planners and corporate travel specialists will skip its 2020 physical edition due to continued uncertainty placed…

London, Great Britain, July 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows even a modest increase of just one million more international arrivals into Europe could generate an extra $0.48…

Tuscany, Italy, July 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The Argentario Golf Resort and Spa, one of Italy’s premier golf and wellness destinations in the Maremma region of Tuscany, has reopened and is ready to welcome guests once again to its luxury…

Madrid, Spain, July 2, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Representatives of 29 Member States and territories joined private sector leaders to identify ways of restarting tourism across Asia and the Pacific region in a safe and sustainable manner. The…

Madrid, Spain, July 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Member States from across Africa have shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of COVID-19. As with every other global region, African destinations have been hit hard by the…

Nairobi, Kenya, July 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Kenya on Wednesday has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travel Stamp in recognition of the destination's adoption of the global health and hygiene standardized…

London, United Kingdom, July 1, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top 10 most booked European cities, as border restrictions and UK  quarantine regulations choked travel, according to…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Hop Inn Hotels, a network of budget hotels across Thailand and the Philippines developed and operated by The Erawan Group PLC, Thailand’s leading hotel developer, have announced the reopening…

Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has warned. Since…

Bangkok, Thailand, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of the Destination Group, Destination Eats today launches an exciting new healthy food and beverage brand - The Power Bowls. Proper nutrition and a balanced diet plays a very important…

Madrid, Spain, June 29, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a massive impact on many sectors of the global economy, with tourism being among the hardest hit. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development…

Dublin, Ireland, June 29, 2020 / travelindex / BUZZ has created a virtual meeting room where exhibitors can present their services and destinations, where buyers and sellers can meet virtually and hopefully start to get their businesses…

London, United Kingdom, June 27, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has laid out its new guidelines Safe & Seamless Travel including testing and tracing, following medical evidence, to ensure people can…