Madrid (Spain) – March 6, 2020 (travelindex.com) – UNWTO continues to coordinate closely with WHO and other United Nations agencies, and UNWTO’s Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili maintains regular contact with governments and tourism sector leaders. – The outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19 presents the tourism sector with a major and evolving challenge. – The World Tourism Organization … Read more
Geneva (Switzerland) – March 5, 2020 (travelindex.com) – On 30 January 2020, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, following the advice of the Emergency Committee convened under the International Health Regulations (2005), declared the current outbreak of COVID-19 a public health emergency of international concern and issued Temporary Recommendations. The Committee asked the Director-General … Read more
Phu Quoc (Vietnam) – March 5, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an exciting new address showcasing the brand’s signature Swiss hospitality excellence in Vietnam. Moevenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc is the first international premium resort to open along Phu Quoc’s idyllic Ong Lang Beach, and is poised to become the destination … Read more
Sydney (Australia) – March 5, 2020 (travelindex.com) – JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the sale of the Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour, located at 319-325 Sussex Street, Sydney. Sold to a new entrant into the Australian hotel market, this brand new 4.5-star Sydney CBD Hotel features 145 modern guest rooms, together with … Read more
Inle Lake (Myanmar) – March 4, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Luxury boutique resort Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min blends French art de vivre with traditional wellness treatments on the banks of the breath-taking UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Inle Lake, Myanmar, 3rd March 2020 – Overlooking an enchanting patchwork of shimmering waters, rolling hills and rice fields, Sofitel … Read more
Montreux (Switzerland) – March 3, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of more than 530 hotels in 56 countries, has entered into partnership with Clinique La Prairie to operate the pioneering Swiss health clinic’s very first aesthetics and medical spa outside of Europe. Due to launch … Read more
Denver, Colorado (United States) – February 29, 2020 (travelindex.com) – As fears surrounding spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) escalate, government agencies and the medical community are cautioning that one of the biggest dangers to the general population is panic. With misinformation and speculation rampant around predicted risks, particularly to travelers, it can be difficult to … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – March 2, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The Macallan Edition No.5 is our very own homage to the diversity and complexity of natural colour. Inspired by a coming together of whisky making mastery and colour expertise and insight, this single malt celebrates both The Macallan’s commitment to natural colour and the intricate whisky making … Read more
Qawra (Malta) – March 2, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Inaugural Malta Climate Friendly Travel Think Tank concludes with finding that the eXistential climate crisis requires even more urgent action by the entire global Travel and Tourism sector. In Qawra, Malta, Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli addressed members of the SUNx Malta Climate Friendly Travel Think Tank on … Read more
Hua Hin (Thailand) – March 2, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, and Hua Hin Pearl Resort Company Limited, announced the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara Cha Am Beach Resort Hua Hin. Senior executives from the two companies officially executed the agreement at a … Read more