Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / England’s Georgia Hall delivered a measured final round 71 to win the $1million Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund by five shots at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, on the Jeddah coast. After being congratulated on the final green by Solheim Cup … Read more
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Executive Council of UNWTO has met to advance the recovery of tourism around shared goals and a common vision for the sector. • Read all the latest UNWTO News and Updates here. Held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 116th … Read more
Brussels, Belgium, May 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 30 countries in Europe have signed up to share knowledge and best practices with the aim of enhancing tourism competitiveness and supporting the recovery of the sector across the region. The DataLab network, led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, June 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Phuket to Ho Chi Minh City route is back to service today following the ease of travel restrictions, becoming first airline to re-launch the direct route between Thailand’s most popular beach city and Vietnam’s biggest city. The service, which operates four weekly return … Read more
Madrid, Spain, June 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism continues to recover at a strong pace. Globally, destinations welcomed almost three times as many international arrivals in the first quarter of 2022 as in the same period of 2021, with Europe leading the sector’s rebound. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism … Read more
Abu Dhabi, Unite Arab Emirates, June 4, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the Arabian Gulf’s first beachfront course, has today announced Gary Hurley as their new Club Ambassador. Gary Hurley will proudly display the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club logo on his golf bag, as he competes around the world this year, looking … Read more
St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom, June 6, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / One of the most prestigious golf courses in St Andrews is preparing to mark a significant milestone. The recognition surrounds a key member of staff at The Duke’s who has spent the last two decades providing a world-class experience at the only heathland course … Read more
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / As leaders in conservation and hospitality, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to welcome Wayo Africa into its Wilderness Brand Family, and to join forces to help increase their collective conservation footprint and positive impact in Tanzania, sharing the country’s extraordinary rich natural and cultural heritage with its guests. … Read more
Stockholm, Sweden, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO joined high level representatives from Environment Ministries, International Organizations and UN Agencies to consolidate tourism’s commitment and position as a high impact sector for accelerating sustainability. The special One Planet Forum was hosted by the One Planet Secretariat (UNEP) in association with the Stockholm +50 International Conference, to mark 50 years … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, announced today its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers travellers to Bangkok access to 25+ of the destination’s top attractions, experiences and tours. Additionally, Go City has expanded pass … Read more