Goa, India, July 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals India’s Travel & Tourism sector is in strong recovery and will be within touching distance of the pre-pandemic peak this year. Speaking today to Ministers at the G20 Summit in India, Julia Simpson, … Read more
Sichon, Thailand, July 2, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Southern Thailand never fails to wow the world’s travellers with its sandy beaches, spectacular scenery and rich cultural heritage. Now, a new destination is about to emerge onto the world stage as a haven of “tranquil tourism.” With the brand-new international terminal at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, June 30, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / After a decade of progress, the global energy transition has plateaued amid the global energy crisis and geopolitical volatilities, according to a new World Economic Forum report, Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023. The report suggests that while there has been broad progress on clean, sustainable energy, there … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia, June 29, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Commencing in 2021 and organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Informal Workers Programme was designed to assist the informal tourism sector to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and increase resilience through new knowledge and skills. Whereas the focus of the 2021 programme in Bangkok … Read more
Batanes Islands, Philippines, June 29, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has welcomed Batanes in the Philippines as the latest addition to its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). Led by the Batanes Tourism and Hospitality Monitoring Centre (BTHMC), in collaboration with the province and its local stakeholders, this observatory is committed to supporting the sustainable development of … Read more
London, United Kingdom, June 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / As the global economic landscape grapples with climate change and sustainability challenges, Thailand-based SORASO, a distinguished player in the tourism tech sector, is committed to contributing to this worldwide cause. Their commitment was proudly demonstrated at London Tech Week, held from 12-16 June 2023. Established in … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 27, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Restaurant POTONG is pleased to announce that it has been awarded prestigious accolade from TOP 25 Restaurants ranking #5 in Top Restaurants Bangkok. It’s truly our honored to be awarded and ranked among top 5 restaurants in Bangkok. Thank you, TOP25 Restaurants and Travelindex, for recognizing Chef … Read more
Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate quantities. Without meaningful quantities of SAF, the global tourism body says the aviation sector … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, June 26, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum has launched the AI Governance Alliance, a dedicated initiative focused on responsible generative artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative expands on the existing framework and builds on the recommendations from the Responsible AI Leadership: A Global Summit on Generative AI. The AI Governance Alliance … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 26, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / InterContinental Bangkok, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, introduces a fresh face on the culinary block of Bangkok, SoCal. Sporting the beloved and unique nickname of the Southern California region defined by sunny weather, surfing, and a trendy culture, SoCal delivers this vibrance essence to the heart … Read more