Samarkand, Uzbekistan, March 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Uzbekistan has become the 26th country to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The ICPT is a unified global framework designed to protect tourists, particularly in emergency situations, and to safeguard their rights and responsibilities as consumers. By adhering to this code, … Read more
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, March 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Three talented emerging artists have won this year’s The Hari Art Prize for crafting an eccentric video installation, a suncatcher curtain made of glass and opalite, and an abstract oil on linen painting series. In collaboration with London-based art advisory A Space for Art, … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 15, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Nila offers guests a rare taste of Indian coastal cuisine, bringing unique flavors and dining experiences rarely found in Thailand. Savor the rich flavors of Coastal Indian cuisine, a true culinary gem from India’s coastal regions, infused with Portuguese influences for a uniquely exquisite taste. Celebrate the … Read more
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, March 17, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Anita Mendiratta of the CNN Task Group published on the 11 April 2014 from CNN TASK: Travel & Tourism leaders close-up, this time a Minister of Tourism from Seychelles. At the ITB Tourism Trade Fair 2025 in Berlin this case study re-surfaced and was again discussed … Read more
Krabi, Thailand, March 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Tree Krabi has announced the appointment of seasoned culinary professional Ammaraporn Duangphophim (Emma) as the hotel’s new Executive Sous Chef. Originally from Bangkok where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Chef Emma has worked in some of Thailand’s top kitchens and hotels, and brings … Read more
Palma de Mallorca, Spain, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / For the seventh consecutive year, Meliá Hotels International has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. After an analysis of nearly 7,690 companies worldwide through the Annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Meliá’s performance in the tourism sector has once again been acknowledged. S&P Global, … Read more
Singapore, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Singapore, the flagship property of Capella Hotels and Resorts on Sentosa Island and ranked among The World’s 50 Best Hotels and the TOP25 Hotels Singapore, has appointed Paul Jackson as General Manager. Renowned for its visionary curation of culture and experience, Capella Singapore seamlessly blends heritage, contemporary … Read more
Zanzibar, Tanzania, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, just off the coast of Zanzibar, has been named the “Best Hospitality Newcomer Worldwide” at the 2025 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive destinations in the luxury hospitality landscape. The Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards are … Read more
Arusha, Tanzania, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition in Zimbabwe, UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the United Republic of Tanzania will host the Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Arusha on 23–25 April 2025. The event is the leading UN Tourism … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 12, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that all of its activities in 2024 were carbon neutral. PATA has offset the emissions from its events through projects in Cambodia, with support from PATA member Sustainable Travel International, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting … Read more