- Dr. Jigang Bao Wins UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence
Guangzhou, China, May 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Dr. Jigang Bao has been named as the winner of the 16th Ulysses Prize, awarded by UNWTO for excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in tourism.
As Professor and Director of the Center for Tourism Development and Planning Research at Sun ...
- Jim Thompson Launches Unique Thai Tapas Café Experience
Bangkok, Thailand, May 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Jim’s Terrace, a new Thai tapas café nestled in the heart of Bangkok City. Located on the 2nd floor of the Iconic Store at Jim ...
- Art Basel Appoints Maike Cruse As Show Director in Basel
Basel, Switzerland, May 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Art Basel is delighted to announce that Maike Cruse, presently Director of Gallery Weekend Berlin, has been appointed to the newly created position of Director, Art Basel in Basel, effective July 2023. In this role, Cruse will lead Art Basel’s premier Swiss ...
- Dusit Hotels and Resorts Welcomes Three New Hotels
Tokyo, Japan, May 10, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to expand its global and domestic footprint by opening three hotels within the next 30 days – including two new properties in Bangkok and its first hotel in Japan.
Hot on the heels of opening its first ...
- Tourism on Track for Full Recovery UNWTO New Data Shows
Madrid, Spain, May 9, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022.
New Data from UNWTO: What We’ve Learned
The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer ...
- UNWTO New Assessment of Pandemic-Related Travel Restrictions
Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-19 with a summary analysis of the travel restrictions introduced in response to the pandemic.
The decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine that COVID-19 is now an established ...
- MontAzure Phuket Showcases MGallery Residences MontAzure
Phuket, Thailand, May 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / MontAzure Phuket, a cutting-edge luxury residential resort development on the island’s upscale sunset coast, is reaching out to investors and home buyers at a special promotional event, Memorable Moment – Awaken to the Phuket Sunshine, at Bangkok’s EmQuartier from 8-14 May 2023. ...
- Thailand Travel Mart Plus Underscores Amazing New Chapters
Bangkok, Thailand, May 5, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, is scheduled to take place from 31 May to 2 June at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, with pre- and post-tour programmes showcasing meaningful travel experiences ...
- hom at InterContinental Phuket Set to Disrupt Southeast Asia’s Fine Dining Scene
Phuket, Thailand, May 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Harboring a deep commitment to flavour enhancement to showcase the best of each ingredient, hom opens today at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Helmed by Chef Ricardo Nunes, the restaurant is a celebration of ancient fermentation processes that have unified cultures for centuries. Innovative ...
- Economists Divided on Global Economic Recovery, Expect Rebound in Asia
Geneva, Switzerland, May 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The continuing uncertainty of the global economic outlook is reflected in the striking spread of responses to the latest Chief Economists Outlook, released today. In a survey featured in the report, experts are evenly divided on the prospects for the global economy, ...
- UAE Tour Operator Launches New Brand at Arabian Travel Market
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Holiday Factory, the leading and award-winning tour operator in the UAE, announced the launch of its new brand, “Holiday Factory Premium” at the highly anticipated Arabian Travel Market event 2023 held at Dubai World Trade Centre.
“The UAE market has a ...
- IATA – Aviation Provides Critical Relief in Crises
Istanbul, Turkiye, May 2, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reminded stakeholders of the critical role that aviation plays at times of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
“When crises strike, aviation is there. Connectivity is essential to get aid and first responders to where they are needed. ...
- VFS Global Founder Zubin Karkaria Joins WTTC Executive Committee
London, United Kingdom, May 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Zubin Karkaria, Founder & CEO of VFS Global, to the Executive Committee of WTTC. Karkaria’s appointment comes following significant growth of VFS Global in the last two decades, and ...
- WTTC Unveils World-First Global Tourism Water Footprint
United Nations, New York, United States, April 29, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the total water usage of the global Travel & Tourism sector.
In one of the largest research projects of its kind, ...
- IAGTO European Convention Returns to Costa del Sol
Marbella Andalusia, Spain, April 29, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The golf tourism industry celebrated its much-anticipated inaugural IAGTO European Convention (IEC) this week in Marbella, Costa del Sol in typical Andalucian style.
Organised by global golf tourism organization IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) for the benefit of its member ...