Madrid (Spain) – July 1, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IE Business School, one of the world’s leading executive education centers, have agreed to join forces to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. Both will promote the role of academia within tourism innovation. UNWTO has invited IE Business School … Read more
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – July 2, 2018 (travelindex) – Hosted within Xn protel’s private cloud, the new PMS and xnPOS systems will centralize operations, reduce costs and deliver scalability for the growing Central Hotels business, while helping staff to provide guests with an ‘at home’ comfortable service. Global hospitality management software company Xn protel … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Questex Hospitality Group, international conference producer, has concluded its two day Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) on 5-6 June 2018 at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. Positioned as the ideal platform to gain access to new hospitality projects in the region, APHIC welcomed over 120 hotel … Read more
Macao (Macao SAR) – June 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Skål International have announced a new organisational partnership, recognising the importance of promoting the responsible development of the travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – June 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) – As the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) held its 2nd World Conference on Smart Destinations in the Spanish city of Oviedo (25-27 June 2018), Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasized how new technologies can and should enable a more universal approach to sustainable tourism. “Technology helps us to better manage … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Organized by Questex Hospitality Group, the Hotel Management Thailand Summit (HMT) 2018 has attracted international speakers and delegates to further discuss everything operational, commercial, and management in the hotel industry. HMT concluded on 7 June 2018 with over 160 participants in attendance at the JW Marriott Hotel … Read more
Phuket (Thailand) – June 26, 2018 (travelindex.com) – International TV Host and celebrity Emcee (MC) Ms. Able Wanamakok has recently branched out into the coaching world as a public speaking coach. With over a decade’s experience working as a News Presenter with National Broadcasting Thailand (NBT), hosting national TV shows such as ThailandLarge as well … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 26, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Mrs. Nichapa Yoswee, Vice President of Business of TCEB said that “Meetings and Incentives (MI) sector is a significant contributor to Thailand’s MICE industry, generating approximately 50% of the industry’s total revenue. The recent statistics in the first-half of this fiscal year show that MI sector delivered … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is joining forces with the VATANIKA fashion collection to showcase the epitome of automotive luxury, the Rolls-Royce “Ghost” and “Dawn” models. The brand-new models, which have never before been unveiled, will be featured alongside a fashion show, held under the concept of “Strive for … Read more
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – June 26, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Seychelles became an independent republic within the Commonwealth on June 29, 1976. The newly knighted Sir James Mancham became the country’s first President, with Albert René as Prime Minister. The independence negotiations with Great Britain also restored the islands of Aldabra, Farquhar and Desroches, which had … Read more