Madrid (Spain) – February 10, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The role of tourism and investment in African development took centre stage at the FITUR trade fair in Madrid this week as sector leaders joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the 11th edition of INVESTOUR (Tourism Investment and Business Forum for Africa) which saw the participation … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – February 8, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is closely monitoring developments related to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), both in China and worldwide and is cooperating closely with the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the very start of the emergency, the Chinese authorities have acted swiftly and decisively. … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – February 7, 2020 (travelindex.com) – In its first edition, the first recipient of the “Accessible Tourist Destination” award was Portugal, while Barcelona and the Indian city of Thrissur received special mentions. The ATD (Accessible Tourism Destination) are distinctions granted by the UNWTO and the Fundación ONCE to recognize and promote tourist sites … Read more
Macao (Macao SAR) – February 5, 2020 (travelindex.com) – As part of the activities held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Italy diplomatic ties, the China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism 2020 opened in Rome, Italy on 21st January to promote bilateral exchanges and constructive collaboration between the two countries, with … Read more
Koh Lanta (Thailand) – February 5, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Eco-tourism Recreation Koh Lanta has reopened its gates as Following Giants, a truly elephant-friendly venue. In partnership with leading animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection, Following Giants is now offering a better life for elephants and a genuine, ethical elephant experience for visitors. Here visitors spend … Read more
Vientiane (Lao PDR) – February 4, 2020 (travelindex) – SureStay Hotel Group has celebrated the launch of the first SureStay Hotel in Laos, with a glittering rooftop party to mark the grand opening of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane. Hosted recently at Tipsy Elephant, the hotel’s dramatic top floor venue, this glamorous occasion was … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – February 3, 2020 (travelindex.com) – His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for a special gala dinner in Madrid last night, further strengthening the support and commitment of Spain to sustainable tourism development. Held to mark the 40th anniversary of FITUR, one of the world’s leading … Read more
Cam Ranh ( Vietnam) – February 3, 2020 (travelindex.com) – The latest addition to Mövenpick’s collection of contemporary hotels and resorts has arrived with the launch of Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh, located along Bai Dai Beach in the central Vietnamese province of Khanh Hoa. Book your hotel on Cam-Ranh-Beaches, Vietnam and around the world in … Read more
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – February 1, 2020 (travelindex.com) – As we end January of 2020 the time is opportune to reflect on air access for Seychelles and the needed drive for visibility for tourism destinations. On the airline front their are more questions than answers and the ball lies squarely in the Seychelles court to … Read more
Vung Tau ( Vietnam) – February 1, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Nestled on the beachfront of Nghinh Phong Cape in southern Vietnam’s Bien Hoa Province, Mercure Vung Tau Resort offers the perfect weekend getaway with its breathtaking scenery and charming landscape. Boasting 80 guestrooms, the seaside resort offers a choice of room categories including family suites, … Read more