Johannesburg, South Africa, September 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / have been confirmed as host cities for the inaugural Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit, taking place from 19-21 September 2021. The Sandton Convention Centre, the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre and the Marriot Lagos Ikeja are the venues that will host the event’s numerous panel discussions, … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Economic Forum and the EDISON Alliance announced the publication of a Guidebook to Digital Inclusion Bond Financing to increase awareness and encourage innovative debt financing to address inequality and digital deserts and accelerate investment in digital inclusion. Business, government, and civil society recognize the societal and … Read more
Houston, Texas, United States, September 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SpaceFund is excited to announce our recent impact investment in Hydrosat. While we consider almost any investment in opening the Frontier to be an impact investment, as we believe that many of the near and long term solutions to the issues challenging humanity will be … Read more
Andermatt, Switzerland, September 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At the reception of The Chedi Andermatt hotel, it is now possible to pay with cryptocurrencies. The Swiss luxury hotel The Chedi Andermatt will reportedly start accepting cryptocurrency payments from its guests for its services. Located in Swiss Alps, the luxury hotel will allow its guests to … Read more
Koh Samui, Thailand, September 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / After the island’s discovery more than a century ago, stories of fishermen, sailors, and sea traders who found the island as a harbour against monsoons and high seas live on in the local folklore. A.Shore at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, the latest addition to Koh … Read more
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched the Happy Paradise Campaign to present tourism products and services, bringing impressions and new experiences to tourists in the Phuket Sandbox programme through the Happy Paradise Campaign while supporting the local communities and local culture. Giving Happy Paradise Welcome Kit & Happy Paradise Souvenir to the Phuket Sandbox … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A new survey found a majority of fully vaccinated adults would get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot if offered, but think priority should be given to people who have not had a first dose. The latest World Economic Forum/Ipsos survey was conducted at the end of August … Read more
Leshan, Sichuan, China, September 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2021 (Virtual PTM 2021), organised in conjunction with the Sichuan International Travel Expo (SITE) with the support of the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau and powered by official virtual partner Dragon Trail International, attracted 573 delegates from 69 global destinations. … Read more
Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal, September 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Innovation, partnerships and enhanced coordination are essential for making wine tourism a driver of rural development. That was the takeaway message from the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism, held this week in Alentejo, Portugal, around the theme “Wine Tourism – a driver for rural … Read more
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, September 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Golf in Madeira has never looked rosier with the launch of the new ‘Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic’ this autumn and golfers can enjoy outstanding value on accommodation when they take part in the inaugural event – with three-night breaks starting from only €172.5 per person. • … Read more