Madrid, Spain, September 18, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a newly released report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi Intelligence. The report, which is … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, September 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Over 80% of the in-water space is already booked. A new purpose built air-conditioned marquee will be the home for onshore exhibitors and better connect with the in-water displays and social scene. From 11 – 14 January 2024 the focus of the marine leisure world in the … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 14, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Booking .com collaborates with Thailand’s Tourism Authority to unveil the “Thai Foodie Map,” spotlighting local eateries in lesser-known destinations, amplifying Thailand’s culinary heritage. Booking .com is joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to launch the exciting ‘Explore Thai Taste’ campaign as gastronomic tourism continues … Read more
Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, September 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will return to Donostia-San Sebastian in Spain (5-7 October) to focus on how tourism can foster rural development, build economic resilience, and preserve cultural heritage. Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Back to the roots‘, the Forum will put the … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, September 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / TOP25Restaurants.com, the world’s first organization to use artificial intelligence (AI) to curate and recognize the finest dining establishments across the globe, is thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated list of the top 25 restaurants in Phuket for 2023. This year marks the third installment of the prestigious ranking, … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon today began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Having been with the TAT in 1999 after earning a master’s degree in science from the University of Surrey in the UK, Ms. Thapanee has held various positions within … Read more
Macao, Macao SAR, September 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Conrad Macao’s Bodhi Spa has introduced two gratifying wellness experiences, both of which provide noticeable benefits, Lapidem Rituals and Crystal Sound Therapy Meditation classes. The only spa in Macao to offer Lapidem Rituals, these indulgent treatments at Bodhi Spa combine intensive pampering with Lapidem’s critically-acclaimed products … Read more
Léon, Mexico, September 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has worked with tourism leaders from across Mexico to accelerate the sector’s shift to greater sustainability. At the Sustainable Social Tourism Summit (León, 30 August – 2 September), UNWTO welcomed new high-level signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Secretariats of State … Read more
Nha Trang, Vietnam, September 5, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, the leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels, has continued its rapid expansion in Vietnam with the launch of a spectacular new upscale beachfront hotel in the heart of Nha Trang, one of the country’s most dynamic … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson is delighted to unveil its revitalized and exciting Food & Beverage (F&B) wing, a sparkling testament to innovation, passion, and creativity with “Another New Chapter Begins: A Culinary Journey at Jim Thompson, A Thai Restaurant.” This sneak peek precedes the full reopening of the F&B … Read more