Madrid (Spain) – December 24, 2019 (travelindex.com) – International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global economic growth, bearing witness to its huge potential to deliver development opportunities across the world but also … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 23, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Mom Luang Sarali Kitiyakara represented Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha recently presided over the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, organised by Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel to thank the hotel’s loyal clients and friends. This ceremony welcomes the festive season following the traditional festivities for the … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 20, 2019 (travelindex.com) –Introducing VIVIN APÉRO BOX  “Gourmet Platter in a Box”  Moving into its fifth year, VIVIN, the maker and purveyor of all things local, artisanal and fine, is upping its game with gourmet delights in a box! Introducing VIVIN APÉRO BOX, a box containing a mixed portion of the … Read more

(Ras Fushi (Maldives) – December 19, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has transformed one of its Maldives resorts into a self-sustaining solar energy generator after the adoption of a rooftop solar panel system that will begin producing electricity this month. Book your luxury island resort in the Maldives and … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 18, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The spectacular event took place on Wednesday 11th December 2019 with a record turnout. The Thai capital’s top travel associations, SKÅL International Bangkok and the PATA Thailand Chapter, put their considerable skills for organising outstanding memorable events to good use. This time to benefit needy causes for … Read more

Phuket (Thailand) – December 17, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket today announces the completion of its 7-month resort expansion and that this award winning resort will resume the relaxing and peaceful island environment for all guests from December 1, 2019 onwards. The 7-month long project included building … Read more

Geneva (Switzerland) – December 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the European Union to support aviation’s energy transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of the bloc’s Green Deal, being launched tomorrow. “Aviation has high hopes for the European Commission’s Green Deal. We want to be part of Europe’s … Read more

Madrid (Spain) – December 13, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016, a landmark new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) shows. At the same time, as tourist numbers rise … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Leisure and business travelers visiting the Thai capital will find exceptional style and modern luxury at JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok following an extensive top-to-bottom renovation earlier this year. The transformative refurbishment raises the standard of accommodation in the city, offering a more exclusive stay in Bangkok. The … Read more

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) – December 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The end on year is upon us and with it the Seychelles Budget approved for 2020. Tourism will get what it has asked for and this was approved after a lengthy ‘question and answer’ session, but it was approved nevertheless. The performance by the island’s Tourism … Read more