Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, opens its latest store at CentralWorld, Bangkok. Both Thai and international fashion and design lovers can now shop across a variety of Jim Thompson lifestyle items within the stylish, contemporary store that has relocated from its previous site … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya, April 1, 2024 / VISITKENYA / JW Marriott unveiled its second property in Kenya with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi. Standing as the tallest hotel in the country with 35 stories in the Westlands commercial district, JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi captures the essence of Kenya’s natural beauty and heritage, offering travellers … Read more
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, March 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Nestled directly on Thailand’s gulf coast, Banyan Tree Residences Sichon is a pioneering project that will enable owners to discover the wonders of this authentic and culturally rich destination. Banyan Group, the independent global hospitality company, has announced a new branding partnership with Urasaya Property … Read more
Madrid, Spain, March 29, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations. The report sheds light on the evolving landscape of travel facilitation. It includes the Tourism Visa Openness Index that measures the degree to which destinations facilitate tourism and … Read more
Thassos, Greece, March 27, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism is to work with the Thassos Municipality of Greece to put people at the heart of work to build greater resilience for the sector on the island. In partnership with UN Tourism Affiliate Member ICF, the United Nations Specialized Agency will engage with local tourism … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / La Scala, the esteemed restaurant at The Sukhothai Bangkok, is thrilled to welcome Chef Jean-Jacques Vu, a culinary virtuoso previously from Marso & Co. in Paris, to its team. Renowned for his expertise in Mediterranean Italian cuisine, Chef Vu is set to tantalize the taste buds of … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 28, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / ICONSIAM hosts Songkran celebration themed “Thaiconic Songkran Celebration – Joyful Songkran Festival”, Continuing the Legacy of World Heritage. The Songkran Festival has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. In celebration of the Songkran Festival’s prestigious recognition by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, ICONSIAM, … Read more
Andorra la Vella, Andorra, March 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Sustainability, premium tourism, product development and training were the main themes of the second day of the 12th edition of the World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism, held over the last two days at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre. Experts from the … Read more
Bohol, Philippines, March 23, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The inaugural PATA International Conference on Women in Travel, organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines, concluded on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the BE Grand Resort in Bohol, Philippines. With nearly 200 delegates from 15 destinations in … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya, March 22, 2024 / VISITKENYA / June Chepkemei, former Acting Managing Director at Kenya Investment Authority, has been appointed as the new CEO of Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), succeeding John Chirchir. Her three-year tenure was confirmed via a gazette notice on March 19, 2024. Chepkemei, previously tasked with attracting investments to Kenya, brings … Read more