Cancun, Mexico, March 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new ‘Women Empowerment Initiative’ for travel at its annual Global Summit, which is taking place in April of this year, in Cancun, Mexico. • Read all … Read more
Berlin, Germany, March 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has returned to ITB Berlin to lead the conversation on the current challenges facing the sector, and the opportunities to be seized in the future. • Read all the latest UNWTO News and Announcements here. As the United Nations specialized agency leads … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, March 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Just over one year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, a new World Economic Forum/Ipsos survey found notable increases in COVID-19 vaccination intent with a majority wanting to be vaccinated as soon as possible. Over 13,500 adults under the age of 75 participated in … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Top 25 Restaurants and Travelindex presented today its Awards Certificates to the Top 5 Chefs in Bangkok at restaurant Savelberg. Bangkok, as the top tourism destination in the world for several years running in Mastercard’s annual travel index and with a very diverse and dynamic dining scene … Read more
Singapore, March 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / It was just over a year ago that the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS 2020) was the first of the major international yacht shows to have to postpone its annual event due to the arrival on the global stage of the Covid-19 pandemic. How … Read more
Phuket, Thailand, March 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Utopia Corporation, Phuket’s leading property developer, is no stranger to pioneering prestigious real estate projects; this innovative company has successfully introduced the island’s first themed condos and residences and recently unveiled plans to launch a luxury boutique hotel in partnership with Tonino Lamborghini, the legendary Italian designer … Read more
Lucerne, Switzerland, March 12, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) has in recent years worked on bringing together talented young founders and investors, as well as enabling important decision-makers to access a unique network of start-ups. This year is no exception, and WTFL appealed to the tourism-related start-up scene to apply for … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland, March 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced results from its latest poll of recent travelers, revealing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions, and acceptance of a travel app to manage health credentials for travel. Travel Restrictions 88% believe that when … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, March 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2021. The deadline for submissions is May 28, 2021. Sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office … Read more
Mumbai, India, March 10, 2021 7 TRAVELINDEX / The inaugural ITB India Virtual Event, 7–9 April 2021, is an annual B2B trade show and conference curated to build the bridge to the Indian and South Asian travel market. The virtual show will convene key travel industry leaders and international exhibitors from MICE, Corporate and Leisure … Read more