STEM Racing Thailand Signs 5 Year Partnership with Grand Richmond Hotel

Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / STEM Racing Thailand (formerly known as Formula 1 in Schools Thailand), led by Bobby Ortiz (5th from left), In-country Coordinator, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Grand Richmond Stylish Convention Hotel, led by President Laksawan Wongworrakan (6th from left), securing a prestigious five-year partnership … Read more

Luxor Crowned with AFASU’s Golden Award as First Global Capital of Culture, History, and Heritage

Luxor, Egypt, April 24, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Luxor Governorate held a dazzling celebration at the historic Luxor Temple to mark its receipt of the golden award from the Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) as the *first global capital of culture, history, and heritage*. According to a statement issued by Luxor Governorate, the celebration was attended by … Read more

Le Méridien Bangkok Unveils Beyond Brunch

Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Le Méridien Bangkok invites curious and creative epicureans to unlock a new perspective on Sunday dining with the introduction of “Beyond Brunch” at Latest Recipe – an elevated culinary journey that transforms the traditional brunch into an immersive artistic experience. Drawing inspiration from Le Méridien’s European heritage … Read more

Banyan Tree Samui Launches Speedboat Tours to White Lotus Islands

Koh Samui, Thailand, April 24, 2025 & TRAVELINDEX / In the final captivating scene of The White Lotus, the lead characters of the hit HBO series — or should we say “the survivors”, following a cascade of deadly shoot-outs at the ill-fated mythical hotel — are seen departing Koh Samui on a motorboat and sailing … Read more

UNWTO Shakes Up Financing for Tourism Climate Action with UN NetZero Facility

Geneva, Switzerland, November 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in joint collaboration with NOAH Regen, has taken a further step forward in rethinking tourism financing with the launch of the UN NetZero Facility and Re-PLANET Capital Fund Ecosystem. The launch took place on 14 November 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters, … Read more

Cut Global Emissions 7% Annually to 2030 to Maintain Paris-Agreed Global Warming Limit

Geneva, Switzerland, November 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / In the lead-up to the UN’s COP28 climate conference, the world’s largest CEO-led community committed to accelerating the net-zero transition today calls on businesses and governments to further slash global carbon emissions to meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals. According to a report by the Alliance of … Read more

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 Visas (DNVs) has gone … Read more

Thai Airways and Jim Thompson Introduce Smooth As Silk Amenity Kits

Bangkok, Thailand, November 20, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand celebrated for its beautiful silks, collaborates with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to launch the brand-new amenity kit designed exclusively for Royal Silk Class passengers. This partnership signifies the first extensive collaboration between THAI and Jim … Read more

UNWTO Workshop Puts Focus on Dynamic Tourism Communications for Africa

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, November 17, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO brought together top tourism and travel practitioners of 20 countries from across Africa to explore ways to deliver more effective tourism communications and showcase the sector’s role as a pillar of development. The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 13-15 November) … Read more