Saint Petersburg (Russia) – September 10, 2029 (travelindex.com) – Ahead of the General Assembly, Zurab Pololikashvili offered a warm welcome to all delegates and outlines his hopes and expectations for the days ahead. In his message he said “Our General Assembly comes at a pivotal time for global tourism. Now that the sector has firmly … Read more
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles) – September 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – News from Paris has confirmed that Air France is restarting its non-stop direct flights to Seychelles commencing 31st October. After many years of absence, the blue, white and red tail of the Air France Colours will once again be landing at Seychelles international Airport. This is … Read more
Buenos Aires (Argentina) – September 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Buenos Aires has become the latest city to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), a pioneering initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aimed at helping destinations manage tourism in a smart and sustainable manner. This latest INSTO member – the first in … Read more
Chengdu, Sichuan (China) – September 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The leading Portuguese hospitality brand Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, well-known for its cultural heritage and genuine connection to each destination, has announced plans to diversify its portfolio by introducing the brand into the Chinese market in the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu. Chengdu serves as the economic, … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – September 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) annual international media familiarisation trip 2019 is showcasing the new strength of Bangkok’s and Hua Hin’s dual destination dynamism as product development continues to create new attractions and activities at a community level. TCEB’s Senior Vice President – Business Mrs. Nichapa … Read more
Macao (Macao SAR) – September 6, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Global Tourism Economic Research Centre (“GTERC” or “the Centre”) continues its promotion of the eighth edition of the global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. From August 30 to September 1, the Forum took part in the … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – September 5, 2019 (travelindex) – The World’s 50 Best Restaurants publishes an annual list of the world’s finest restaurants selected by a panel of culinary experts. The restaurants receive their award during an annual awards ceremony. When Deepak Ohri, the Chief Executive Officer of lebua in Bangkok, the world’s first luxury vertical … Read more
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – September 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty-Free will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution, spanning over three decades, in shaping Dubai’s tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors. The award will be presented to him at the Middle East Hospitality … Read more
Seoul (Korea, South) – September 3, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Accor Ambassador Korea has announced the launch of its first Sofitel Hotel & Serviced Residences in Songpa, Seoul. Slated to open in 2021, the announcement comes as the Accor Group aims to strengthen its presence in the Seoul in South Korea. Set in a commercial tower, … Read more
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) – September 2, 2019 (travelindex.com) – 30 years ago, the GCC’s world-class hotel sector and its unparalleled housekeeping standards as we know it today were nascent. “Communication channels in housekeeping were tedious, training was not given much importance, and the staff was not able to communicate well with guests especially international … Read more