Global Travel News

  • Telefonica and UNWTO to Promote Digital and Sustainable Tourism
    Madrid, Spain, November 30, 2023 / TAVELINDEX / The collaboration agreement will run until 2026 and will focus on digital entrepreneurship, innovation, application of new technologies (big data, artificial intelligence, etc.) and talent development. Telefónica and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have followed through on their commitment to cooperate ...
  • Blue Elephant Master Chef Nooror Pays Tribute to WWF Healthy Rivers Series
    Bangkok, Thailand, November 30, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / In her recent appearance on Episode 2 of the Healthy Rivers Series “River of Inspiration” by WWF, Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, co-founder and director of the Blue Elephant Group, spoke about the linkages of a healthy river and one of Thailand’s ...
  • Bangkok Uncovered and Beyond
    Bangkok, Thailand, November 30, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sukhothai Bangkok cordially invites you to attend a fundraising charity event, “Bangkok Uncovered & Beyond,” to support the social development projects of endangered communities in Bangkok. For the forth year of the project celebration, The Sukhothai Bangkok and its preferred partners, ...
  • Sustainable Tourism Observatories are Transforming the Sector
    Madrid, Spain, November 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) have met to exchange insights on the importance of governance, participatory approaches and timely data in advancing sustainability in destinations. Made up of leading destinations, members of the World Tourism Organization’s INSTO network ...
  • Phuket Welcomes World Sailors for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
    Phuket, Thailand, November 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Set against the azure seascape of Phuket, the prestigious Phuket King’s Cup Regatta returns from December 3th to 9th, 2023. A testament to the competitive spirit of sailing and a significant booster for Thailand’s sport tourism, the event, taking place at Beyond ...
  • Luxe Riverfront December Escape at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel
    Bangkok, Thailand, November 26, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with our exclusive ‘Luxe Riverfront December Escape’ package at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers by the Chao Phraya River. Revel in the enchanting evening with complimentary dinner and sundowner package at the iconic ...
  • British Couple Triathletes Champions at 29th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
    Phuket, Thailand, November 25, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2023, Southeast Asia’s longest-running final competition, concluded on November 19, 2023, at the integrated lifestyle destination of Laguna Phuket on Phuket Island. With over 1,000 Thai and international triathletes representing 30 countries, the event created a vibrant and ...
  • Growing Wine Tourism for Inclusion and Sustainability
    La Rioja, Spain, November 27, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with the focus placed firmly on inclusion and sustainability for local communities and territories. Paving the way ...
  • UNWTO Holds Executive Training Programme for Asia Pacific
    Danang, Vietnam, November 27, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO welcomed high-level officials from the Tourism Administrations of 19 countries as it put the focus on navigating human resource development challenges in tourism in a post-pandemic world. The 17th UNWTO Executive Training Programme for Asia and the Pacific (Danang, Vietnam, 13-16 November ...
  • Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter Grand Opening Celebrates New Chapter
    Bangkok, Thailand, November 24, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The grand opening of the Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter has successfully marked a significant milestone in Jim Thompson’s journey towards becoming the first iconic global lifestyle brand from Asia. The grand event underscoring Jim Thompson’s new tagline, ‘Beyond Silk,’ showcased a dazzling ...
  • Half of all Global Destinations Now Offer Digital Nomad Visas
    Madrid, Spain, November 24, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The number of destinations offering Digital Nomad Visas has risen significantly over recent years, with almost half now offering visas for at least one year. According to a new analysis by the World Tourism Organization covering 54 destinations, the rise in Digital Nomad ...
  • BWH Hotels with Milestone Signing of First Best Western Hotel in Koh Samui
    Koh Samui, Thailand, November 24, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels (BWH), the leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, has reached a major milestone in its expansion strategy in Thailand with the signing of Best Western Chaweng Hotel Koh Samui, a modern ...
  • HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to Preside at Chef Charity Gala Luncheon
    Bangkok, Thailand, November 23, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside at the 2024 Bangkok Chef Charity Fundraising Gala Luncheon, to be staged on Saturday, 17th February 2024, in the Royal Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 ...
  • Global Leaders Advance Responsible AI Development at Governance Summit
    San Francisco, California, United States, November 23, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Summit brought together more than 200 influential leaders from the Forum’s AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) and the broader artificial intelligence community to exchange insights and collaborate on the establishment of action plans to ...
  • Tourism Importance Highlighted in World Economic Outlook Report
    Washington DC, United States, November 22, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism has again been identified as a key driver of economic recovery and growth in a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With UNWTO data pointing to a return to 95% of pre-pandemic tourist numbers by the end ...