Koh Samui, Thailand, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa, the multi-award-winning wellness sanctuary on the south coast of Koh Samui, has long been a popular destination for in-the-know international travellers who want to re-energise their bodies and minds. Now, following a year of upheaval that has caused borders to … Read more
Paris, France, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, lead organisations the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation hosted a panel discussion on “Eliminate.Innovate.Circulate. Strategies from the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative” at ITB Berlin … Read more
Washington D.C., United States, March 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC states: “This incredible stimulus package will be welcomed by Travel & Tourism businesses across the U.S., many of whom are struggling to survive. This package promises a much-needed boost while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the sector. • … Read more
Changi Airport, Singapore, March 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology … Read more
Phi Phi Island, Thailand, March 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels & Resorts, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, is celebrating the successful launch of SAii Resorts in Thailand, after guests gave their seal of approval to this upper-upscale lifestyle brand’s first two locations in the “Land of Smiles”. Since their debuts … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to share that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has won a UN-Habitat award for its Klong Ong Ang renovation project, the Thai capital’s latest walking street launched in November 2020. Bangkok Governor, Pol. General Aswin Kwanmuang, announced on his … Read more
Berlin, Germany, March 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Weathering many crises over the decades, travel has always proved resilient, and the industry now has the opportunity to come out of the COVID-19 crisis stronger. Technology will play a major role in facilitating recovery, ushering in a new era of personalised travel that will present more … Read more
Athens, Greece, March 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its Members praise the Greek government for its tremendous efforts and strategic steps taken to restart international travel from 14 May. “This clear roadmap to recovery could reopen the door to a … Read more
Koh Samui, Thailand, March 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa has announced well known hotelier, Bruce Ryde as its new General Manager and Brand Strategist. Ryde has a long hotel history both operating hotels and leading global brands in Asia Pacific. The native Australian had most recently been managing the … Read more
Madrid, Spain, March 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, with total closures … Read more