New York, United Nations, April 26, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The United Nations General Assembly has held a second thematic event focused on tourism and the sector’s critical role in critical role of tourism in advancing sustainable development and resilience. Organized by the President of the General Assembly in collaboration with UN Tourism, the event was held … Read more
Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China, April 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2024 opened yesterday in the enchanting city of Lijiang, China. This year’s forum was themed Visionary Journeys Redefining Tomorrow’s Travel, present were travel professionals and stakeholders from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) engaging in a constructive discussions and bi-lateral meetings … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Enticing new package offers two hours of free-flow beverages, early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast and more to let guests experience the buzz of Bangkok’s most trend-setting district. Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection, the stylish boutique hotel which brings the art of storytelling to life in Thong … Read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 23, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in the UAE, with new peaks achieved across key metrics including the sector’s GDP contribution, jobs and visitor spend. The UAE’s Travel & Tourism sector … Read more
Macao, Macao SAR, April 19, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Sands Lifestyle presented an extraordinary four-hands gastronomic Thai cuisine experience last week as part of its exceptional Sands Celebrity Chef Series. The exclusive nine-course gourmet dinners were held at Michelin Selected restaurant The Mews at The Londoner Macao in collaboration with Bangkok’s fine-dining restaurant Khaan on … Read more
Madrid, Spain, April 22, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Launched on Earth Day 2024, “Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action” is the creation of the high-level ‘Nature Positive Tourism … Read more
Tirana, Albania, April 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has again placed the focus on tourism investments, bringing together public and private sector leaders in Tirana. The “Tourism Investments and Economic Development in Europe” conference, jointly organized with Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania, was held within the framework of the UN Tourism … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, April 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The fashion show, held at the Jim Thompson store in CentralWorld, showcased the iconic collaboration between FitFlop and Jim Thompson, presenting the new lifestyle footwear collection, ‘House on the Klong’. A star-studded show launched a major cross-industry collaboration between two iconic brands: FitFlop x Jim Thompson. Celebrating … Read more
Zagreb, Croatia, April 16, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism is to work with the Government Croatia and the University of Zagreb to establish a research and development centre focused on sustainable tourism. Croatia currently serves on UN Tourism’s Committee on Tourism and Sustainability, having chaired it between 2019 and 2023. Alongside the Government’s record … Read more
Harare, Zimbabwe, April 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The collaboration between Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), an African hotel company, and Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH), a leading European hotel company, could potentially be transformational for Africa’s hospitality industry. By partnering with Grand Metropolitan Hotels, RTG will leverage their expertise, resources, and international network to expand its … Read more