tourism

Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to announce the 2019 leaders in sustainable tourism at the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards ceremony. The Awards, now in their 15th…

Seville (Spain) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Travel and Tourism generates economic growth, create jobs and reduce poverty. That was the message from Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as…

Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the formation of a global taskforce to help prevent and combat human trafficking - an illicit activity that affects 30 million…

Seville (Spain) – April 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Speaking today at the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Professor Geoffrey Lipman, SUNx Co-founder, announced the launch of a Lifetime Learning program to support the Tourism sector as it…

Bangkok (Thailand) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – This coming Thailand’s traditional New Year, Bangkok will see a splendid celebration on the bank Chao Phraya River from  April 11-15 2019 at ICONSIAM.  This festivity is made…

London (United Kingdom) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Summer season bookings from the UK to European Union countries are lagging 4.6% on last year as Britain prepares for its first post-Brexit holidays, according to latest findings…

Lucerne (Switzerland) – April 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Innovation is a major force for growth and development, ensuring competitiveness and providing the ingredients for lasting success in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.…

Seville (Spain) – April 2, 2019 (travelindex.com) - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced a world-class speaker line-up for its Global Summit in Seville starting tomorrow and a projected record attendance of over 1,500.…

Nairobi (Kenya) - March 29, 2019 (travelindex.com) - Travel and Tourism in Kenya grew faster than the regional average and significantly above other economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to new research from the World Travel &…

New York (United States) - March 28, 2019 (travelindex.com) - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) announce a partnership to promote safe, secure and…

Cairo (Egypt ) - March 27, 2019 (travelindex.com) - Last year saw strong growth for Egyptian Travel & Tourism as it became the fastest-growing country in North Africa, growing by 16.5% - second only to Ethiopia when reviewing the whole…

Lucerne (Switzerland) - March 26, 2019 - (travelindex) - Innovative business models constantly disrupt the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, and ongoing automation leads to profound changes in the working environment. More and more…

Jakarta (Indonesia) - March 26, 2019 - (travelindex.com) - Travel and tourism in Indonesia grew by 7.8% in 2018 – double the global average of 3.9, and ahead of Indonesia’s wider economy, which grew by 5.1% last year. In 2018, Travel…

Lucerne (Switzerland) - March 26, 2019 - (travelindex)  –  At the World Tourism Forum Lucerne pulsating workshops, keynotes, pitches and more will revolve around the forces that disrupt the tourism industry and the opportunities for new…

Ulaan Baatar (Mongolia) – March 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Mongolia, is about the launch a new interactive planning tool for travelers, was introduced for the first time at ITB Berlin, the largest tourism fair in the world. While…

Madrid (Spain) - January 22,2019 (travelindex.com) - International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018, totalling 1.4 billion according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. UNWTO’s long term forecast issued in 2010 indicated the 1.4…

Berlin (Germany) - October 18, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Tourism as a key economic force: Malaysia, the Official Partner Country of ITB Berlin, which will take place from 6 to 10 March 2019 on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, is aiming to…

Madrid (Spain) - October 17, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The UNWTO Conference on City Breaks, Creating Innovative Tourism Experiences (15-16 October 2018) concluded in Valladolid, Spain, with a call for cities to become smart tourism…

Phuket (Thailand) – October 16, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels and Resorts has signed a landmark agreement to introduce its prestigious BW Premier Collection by Best Western soft brand to Phuket. “We are excited to debut The…

Apia (Samoa) - October 10, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The second Pacific Tourism Insights Conference (PTIC), successfully brought together 157 delegates from 95 organisations and 16 destinations to influence change and share their thoughts…

Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates) - October 12, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Annual Summit 2020 from May 15-18 in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the fastest growing tourism…

Macau (Macao SAR) - October 10, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Spearheading discussions about global tourism economy in the context of China's far-reaching Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) will…

Bangkok (Thailand) - Oct 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Bangkok is basking in the limelight of being named this year's number one city in the world by the Mastercard's 2018 Global Destination Cities Index, making it the third consecutive year…

Madeira (Portugal) - October 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) - In a strong keynote address to Tourism Experts, Doctors and Students gathered on the Portuguese Island of Madeira, Professor Geoffrey Lipman Co-Founder of SUNx – the Strong Universal…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) - With the frequency and severity of natural disasters occurring around the world, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is ready to assist affected destinations around the…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the indigenous experience led luxury hotel brand, will roll out a global ban on the use of single-use plastic straws at every property worldwide by 1st…

London (United Kingdom) - September 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Investment in innovation and smart management for tourism will form the major theme of the Ministerial Summit of this year’s World Travel Market, to be held in London, UK (6…

Seoul (Republic of Korea) - September 21, 2018 (travelindex.com) – A new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. 'Overtourism'? Understanding and…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 21, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The 26th IT&CMA and 21st CTW Asia-Pacific kicked off today in Bangkok, Thailand and welcomed some 3,000 delegates, including over 500 hosted buyers and media, from more than 50…

Langkawi (Malaysia) - September 18, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 18, held in Langkawi, Malaysia on September 14, saw the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) receive reward for its…

Langkawi (Malaysia) - September 16, 2018 (travelendex.com) - The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students' Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with…

Langkawi (Malaysia) - September 16, 2018 (travelindex) - PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018), hosted by Malaysia, has attracted over 1,400 delegates from 70 global destinations. The delegate numbers embraced 389 sellers from 208 organisations…

Bangkok (Thailand) - September 16, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Thanpuying Varaporn Pramoj was a guest of honour at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the 19th World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel on 3…

Macau (Macao SAR) - September 11, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) continued its China roadshow and promoted GTEF 2018 at the 2018 China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE…

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 5, 2018 (travelindex) - On the heels of its first U.S. opening earlier this month in Springfield, Missouri, Best Western's upscale urban-hip hotel brand - Vīb - is on the move, with a robust pipeline of…

Madrid (Spain) - August 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) - International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. Growth in…

Nakhon Phanom (Thailand) - August 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has become known for innovative ways of organizing conferences in sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly ways. During the…

Singapore (Singapore) - August 28, 2018 – JTB Corporation's Asia Pacific Headquarters will make their exhibiting debut at IT&CMA 2018, engaging with buyers and media through an additional hosted luncheon and Association Day destination…

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – August 10, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Vynn Capital, a South-East Asia-based early-stage venture capital firm, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today jointly announced a strategic partnership to promote…

Kampala (Uganda) - July 19, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Dr Wasswa Tom Davis, a Board Member of the Uganda Tourism Board and Manager for Marketing & Commercial Services at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Alain St.Ange, Head of the…

Pattaya (Thailand) – July 19, 2018 (travelindex) - Best Western Hotels and Resorts has signed a striking new property in Pattaya which reflects the company's modern style and contemporary vision. Best Western Plus Speech Pattaya Hotel is…

Accra (Ghana) July 19, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Routes Africa 2018 taking place in Accra Ghana saw the Seychelles former Minister St.Ange on stage to discuss aviation and tourism alongside representatives from China, Tenerife and Ghana.…

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…

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…

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.…

Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) - March 26, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Seychelles on 25th March welcomed back British Airways with its direct, non-stop flight from the UK, which will be available year-round. This is a great plus for Seychelles…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Outbound travel from Thailand is set to hit 10 million this year, according to the first comprehensive market research report on what is expected to be the “The Next Big Thing” in…

Bangkok (Thailand) – February 16, 2018 (travelindex) Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a series of tempting special offers in Thailand, which will be available exclusively at Thai Tiew Thai 2018. This year’s edition of the…

Chiang Mai (Thailand) - February 13, 2018 (travelindex.com) - Thomas Cook formed his tour company in Britain in the 1800's. The commission- based supply chain he established became the template for the development of mainstream tourism…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) - January 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) - The majority of Russian tourists are highly satisfied with Hong Kong's upmarket hotels, according to the findings of a recent study by Dr Denis Tolkach and Dr Tony Tse of the…