Phuket, Thailand, May 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Phuket’s travel and tourism industry is rallying ahead of the island’s re-opening on July 1 to international visitors who have been vaccinated in line with the Phuket Sandbox model. The countdown has started and less than six weeks remain before the first international visitors arrive in Phuket, … Read more

London, United Kingdom, May 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX /  The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals the dramatic impact COVID-19 had on the Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector, wiping out $33.9 billion from the region’s economy. The annual EIR  from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents … Read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The search is on for the best examples of rural villages harnessing the power of tourism to provide opportunity and safeguard their communities, local traditions and heritage. The initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will identify villages taking innovative and transformative approaches to tourism in … Read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and international broadcaster Euronews have signed a new agreement to work together to lead the global tourism recovery by highlighting the heightened economic, development, social and cultural relevance of the sector. This agreement was signed within the framework of the opening of UNWTO’s first Regional … Read more

Mui Ne, Vietnam, May 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne has announced the appointment of Franck Rodriguez as General Manager of this brand-new, fully-integrated leisure destination that will mark the debut of the fun, family-centric Centara Mirage brand in Vietnam in the third quarter of 2021. A French national with more … Read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing on its commitment to guiding the development of tourism in every global region. At a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi … Read more

Paris, France, May 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Shangri-La in London, Vancouver and Paris ready to welcome guests back for moments of spring and summer bliss. Following months of closure, the properties prepare to welcome locals and travellers with exciting new dining offerings, room packages, wellness programs, romantic experiences and more. Shangri-La Hotel, At The … Read more

Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term. To ensure that aviation can sustainably deliver its social and economic benefits as it meets this … Read more

Bangkok, Thailand, May 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines, will be organising a hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 on May 26-27. “With vaccine rollout plans beginning to take shape across the world, there is new hope in … Read more

Mountain View, California, United States, May 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Google have signed a new agreement to work together and lead global tourism’s recovery through innovation, education, and market intelligence. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) builds on past cooperation between the UN specialized agency for tourism and … Read more