Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels has announced the opening of Best Western Ratchada Hotel, Bangkok, a brand-new hotel that lets guests discover a new side of Thailand’s dynamic capital city. Located in the heart of the rapidly-emerging Ratchada district, just a few minutes from the Embassy of PR China and … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The new city landmark in the heart of Bangkok. Kamkoong Property Co., Ltd. together with Absolute Hotel Services Co., Ltd. are delighted to announce the opening of Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai as the second Eastin Grand branded hotel in Thailand. The hotel features 494 beautiful rooms and … Read more
Guangzhou, China, May 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Dr. Jigang Bao has been named as the winner of the 16th Ulysses Prize, awarded by UNWTO for excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in tourism. As Professor and Director of the Center for Tourism Development and Planning Research at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, May 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Jim’s Terrace, a new Thai tapas café nestled in the heart of Bangkok City. Located on the 2nd floor of the Iconic Store at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter, Jim’s Terrace … Read more
Basel, Switzerland, May 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Art Basel is delighted to announce that Maike Cruse, presently Director of Gallery Weekend Berlin, has been appointed to the newly created position of Director, Art Basel in Basel, effective July 2023. In this role, Cruse will lead Art Basel’s premier Swiss edition, overseeing the team in … Read more
Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-19 with a summary analysis of the travel restrictions introduced in response to the pandemic. The decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue … Read more
Tokyo, Japan, May 10, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to expand its global and domestic footprint by opening three hotels within the next 30 days – including two new properties in Bangkok and its first hotel in Japan. Hot on the heels of opening its first hotel in Europe, in … Read more
Madrid, Spain, May 9, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. New Data from UNWTO: What We’ve Learned The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, May 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Harboring a deep commitment to flavour enhancement to showcase the best of each ingredient, hom opens today at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Helmed by Chef Ricardo Nunes, the restaurant is a celebration of ancient fermentation processes that have unified cultures for centuries. Innovative techniques, exceptional talent, and an … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, May 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / MontAzure Phuket, a cutting-edge luxury residential resort development on the island’s upscale sunset coast, is reaching out to investors and home buyers at a special promotional event, Memorable Moment – Awaken to the Phuket Sunshine, at Bangkok’s EmQuartier from 8-14 May 2023. During the event, MontAzure will … Read more