Global Travel News

  • Tai A Woven Culture – Book Launch at Blue Elephant Bangkok
    Bangkok, Thailand, April 17, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Bangkok was recently the venue of the launch of a unique, coffee table book titled “TAI, A Woven Culture” a pictorial chronology about silk intertwined with a unique history and culture and the people involved, by ...
  • Asset World Corporation Bring Thailand’s Rich Culinary Traditions to the Chao Phraya River
    Bangkok, Thailand, April 14, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) have announced the opening of The Siam Tea Room, a unique new restaurant, bakery and café at Asiatique The Riverfront that will showcase the rich culinary traditions of Thailand ...
  • Phuket Hotels Association Appoints Jayne MacDougall as Executive Director
    Phuket, Thailand, April 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jayne MacDougall, a hospitality expert with a deep understanding of environmental policy, safety, training and community projects, takes over from Sumi Soorian who will transition into a senior advisory role. The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 85 of the island’s ...
  • Pimalai Rewards Guests with Benefits for Summer Wellness Breaks
    Koh Lanta, Thailand, April 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Pimalai Resort & Spa, the natural five-star retreat on Koh Lanta, is inviting its international clientele to spend even longer exploring the wonders of southern Thailand, while also staying in shape with a healthy new package that includes extended stays, additional ...
  • UNWTO Unites South East Europe Ministers Around Sustainability Goals
    Tirana, Albania, April 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO celebrated the Future of Environmental Sustainable Tourism in Albania (FESTA), setting the foundations for unprecedented high-level collaboration among Tourism Ministers in the region (Tirana, 3-5 April). Advancing UNWTO’s work on promoting collaboration across borders, Secretary-General Pololikashvili hosted the first ever meeting of Ministers ...
  • Middle East Consumers Willing to Pay More for Authentic Luxury
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism experiences. Trends and ...
  • ICONSIAM is Hosting The Iconic Songkran Festival 2023
    Bangkok, Thailand, April 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / From April 11-17, 2023, ICONSIAM will be the exclusive venue in Thailand to enjoy Songkran festivities by the riverfront, highlighting its reputation as a global destination and a world-class landmark situated on the Chao Phraya River • In collaboration with public and private ...
  • SUNx Malta to Host Third Climate Friendly Travel Youth Summit
    Valletta, Malta, April 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Strong Earth Youth Summit (SEYS 3)inspiring tomorrow’s Climate Friendly Travel Champions. SUNx Malta will host the Third Climate Friendly Travel Youth Summit SEYS 3 from Malta, on April 27th 2023 from 1500 -1700 CEST – To strengthen the “Clean & Green” spirit that Maurice ...
  • IATA Focus Africa to Strengthen Aviation Contribution to African Development
    Geneva, Switzerland, April 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress ...
  • JW Marriott Makes its Debut in Luxury Safari Segment
    Masai Mara, Kenya, April 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Transformative Experiences and Meaningful Connections Await at JW Marriott’s Haven of Luxury in the Heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. JW Marriott announced the opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut in ...
  • Albanian Prime Minister Welcomes UNWTO Leadership
    Tirana, Albania, April 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has met with His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, to explore shared priorities for boosting tourism’s role in economic development and social opportunity. On his first official visit to Albania, Secretary-General Pololikashvili reaffirmed his vision for a tourism ...
  • Jim Thompson Launches New Collection under Artists In Residence Campaign
    Bangkok, Thailand, April 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Part of the Artists In Residence campaign, the Jim Thompson X Nakrob Moonmanas collection features men’s and women’s wear in linen and silk, as well as a line of accessories in printed canvas. The launch event, which includes a fashion show and ...
  • Dusit Hotels and Resorts Makes its Grand Debut in Europe
    Athens, Greece, April 5, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The first Dusit-branded property in Europe features 36 elegant rooms in one of the most spacious upscale properties in Glyfada, an affluent Athens suburb renowned for its stunning beaches, upscale shops, and vibrant nightlife. Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one ...
  • PATA and Visa’s Workers Programme Concludes in Bali
    Bangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2023 / TRAVELIDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Visa are delighted to announce the completion of the Informal Workers Programme in Bali, Indonesia. The programme was created in 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support one of the most important ...
  • Find Your Sunshine and Save 35% with Best Western’s Summer Days Sale
    Bangkok, Thailand, April 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is helping every guest to discover their ultimate summer vacation in 2023, with a bright and sunny new promotion that offers generous discounts in dream destinations all across Asia. Under the “Summer Days Sale” guests who book between ...