Danang, Vietnam, November 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Five-star sanctuary on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula invites couples, families and groups to learn about the conservation of red-shanked douc langurs and support the preservation of indigenous flora and fauna InterContinental Danang creates bridges to allow red-shanked douc langurs to access their feeding grounds. InterContinental Danang Sun … Read more
Mbabane, Eswatini, November 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / In a move that will give a great boost to the Kingdom’s tourism in the run up to the festive season, the Eswatini government has announced the removal of ALL remaining COVID-related entry regulations. International visitors can now enter The Kingdom of Eswatini without the need for … Read more
Southlake, Texas, United States, November 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Sabre Corporation announced a partnership with Girls Who Code (GWC), an international non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology and changing the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Sabre’s sponsorship will help empower a generation of change-makers by supporting … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, November 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotel Group®, the umbrella parent organization of Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, announced the launch of HOME by BWH. Competing in the midscale extended-stay segment, HOME by BWH was created to address the needs of both travelers and hotel developers in today’s hospitality landscape. “We know … Read more
Marrakesh, Morocco, November 23, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the number recorded for the same … Read more
Lagos, Nigeria, November 21, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO brought together leaders and some of Africa’s best creative minds around a shared vision for advancing sustainable development and opportunity across the continent. Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the first UNWTO Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries, celebrated the close ties between the two major … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, November 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Amari Watergate Bangkok announces the completion of the redesigned Premier Rooms and Two-Bedroom Suites that have been ready to welcome guests since the re-opening of Thailand to international travellers. The announcement heralds a new era of opulence and great comfort for the Hotel’s discerning clients ranging from … Read more
Singapore, Singapore, November 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has achieved GSTC-Recognized status for its adoption of the GSTC Industry Criteria. Ascott, a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, spans over 200 cities across more than 40 countries. Ascott … Read more
Pattaya, Thailand, November 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Public Health Presides at the Opening Press Conference of The 6th International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP2022) at PEACH, Pattaya City. Mr. Satit Pitutecha (3rd from left), Deputy Minister of Public Health, together with Mr. Jose Oying Rimon II (4th from left), Director … Read more
Nara, Japan, November 18, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The growing importance of gastronomy tourism as a driver of inclusive development will be celebrated in the Japanese city of Nara next month. Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism for People and Planet: Innovate, Empower and Preserve’, the 7th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism will take … Read more