Bangkok, Thailand, February 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts (BWHR) has expanded its footprint in Bangkok with the opening of Best Western Chatuchak, an exciting new hotel that puts guests just steps from the iconic Chatuchak Weekend Market, in one of the city’s most exciting emerging districts. Perfectly positioned in North … Read more
Orlando, Florida, United States, February 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed Orlando is predicted to be the largest U.S. Travel and Tourism city destination in 2022 with an economic contribution of over $31 billion, representing 20% of the city’s total GDP and recovering above 2019 levels by … Read more
Male, Maldives, February 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels and Resorts and Singha Estate announce that CROSSROADS Maldives has achieved Green Globe Certification, reinforcing environmental commitment. Group reaffirms its vision of sustainability, balanced diversity and social responsibility as the Maldives’ first and only world-class integrated tourist destination is recognised for its international environmental standards. … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Following strong annual percentage increases in international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in 2022, predictions now are for a peak in that growth momentum in 2023 year-over-year, before slowly moderating in strength to 2025, as pent-up demand gradually eases. The latest scenario forecasts from the Pacific Asia Travel Association … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the appointment of Pornchanok Thongrungrot as its new Corporate Public Relations Director. Pornchanok or Pao, as she is better known, has worked with Centara since 2015 when she joined the company as Assistant Corporate Public Relations Manager. … Read more
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / G Adventures in the US has partnered with Jerne, the world’s leading platform that connects content creators to experience providers, to streamline the creator/experience relationship from start to finish. As travel begins to reach and exceed pre-2020 levels, G Adventures has revamped the process with which … Read more
Madrid, Spain, February 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has announced the winners of its Awake Tourism Challenge, celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region. The Challenge was the second edition of the UNWTO Global Startup Competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entrants were judged on how they are contributing to the … Read more
Phuket, February 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / With Thailand having decriminalized marijuana, The Slate Phuket is inviting guests to say BONG Appetit to a special dining experience by Steven John of Empty Plates Bangkok. Chef John has incorporated cannabis leaves, flower, stems and seeds into an innovative menu that will not only bring the flavours … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Centara Hotels and Resorts, announced its approval for certification by Vireo SRL, a GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) – Accredited certification body, for meeting global standards for sustainable travel and tourism known as GSTC criteria. This certification represents a major milestone in Centara’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, February 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / MUU Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Christian O. H. Zunk, a seasoned hospitality professional, has taken over as the Group General Manager of MUU Hotels, a hospitality company committed to providing a truly special and personalised experience for guests. ● Christian brings over 29 … Read more