Macao (Macao SAR) – May 30, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) kicked off the China roadshow to promote its seventh edition at ITB China at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center on May 16, 17 and 18. As an official partner of the 2018 EU-China Tourism … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – May 30, 2018 (travelindex.com) – UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili took office in January 2018. He presented the Organization’s management vision and priorities at the 108th session of the Executive Council, held on 23-25 May 2018 in San Sebastián, Spain. The management vision emphasizes the need to make tourism smarter, more competitive and … Read more
Port Louis (Mauritius) – May 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Mauritius Prime Minister Hon Pravind Jugnauth yesterday the 24th of May welcomed Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine and now head of the Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy at his Port Louis City Centre Prime Ministers Offices. The … Read more
Basel (Switzerland) – May 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The longstanding Managing Director of Baselworld, Sylvie Ritter, has decided to step down from her position at the MCH Group. Michel Loris-Melikoff, who has until now held the position of Director of MCH Beaulieu Lausanne SA, will succeed her. Sylvie Ritter, Managing Director of Baselworld, has decided … Read more
Mumbai (India) – May 27, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the leading hospitality company in South Asia has won the Gallup Great Workplace Award for the seventh time, making its way to the top spot among some of the world’s leading organizations across industries. The award reiterates how IHCL has carved … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 25, 2018 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has launched its new Summer Promotion, offering a Best Western Travel Card to its loyal guests all across Asia. Under this appealing offer, members of the company’s award-winning loyalty program, Best Western Rewards, will receive a Best Western Travel Card worth US$20 … Read more
Port Louis (Mauritius) – May 25, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Tourism Ministers and dignitaries from right around the world joined some 400 Mauritius Tourism professionals at a conference that touches at the core of tourism today and tomorrow. The conference that coincided with the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Mauritius from the United Kingdom took place … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 25, 2018 – Mekong Kingdoms is proud to announce the maiden Mekong River voyage of Gypsy, an ultra-exclusive two-cabin river cruiser, between the ancient Laos capital of Luang Prabang and Thailand’s Golden Triangle, in May 2018. A private tailored three nights, four days cruise from Luang Prabang to the Golden Triangle … Read more
Langkawi (Malaysia ) – May 23, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Dato’ Haji Azizan Noordin, the CEO of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and a key member of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has just been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of PATA and the Chairman of Government Destination Sub-Committee at the Association’s Annual Summit in Gangneung, … Read more
Cam Ranh (Vietnam) – May 22, 2018 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts has accelerated its expansion plans in Vietnam with the signing of an exciting new upscale beach resort in Cam Ranh. Best Western Premier Cam Ranh Seahorse Beach Resort will be nestled on an idyllic stretch of golden sand on Vietnam’s south-central … Read more