Bangkok (Thailand) – September 11, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC), one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has expanded into the high-end vacation rental market through the full acquisition of Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia. DTC made the acquisition through its wholly owned … Read more
Phuket (Thailand) – September 11, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s largest retail property developer recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Central Phuket, its world-class luxury flagship mall. Establishing a new ‘CBD’ in the heart of Phuket, Central Phuket is developed with a total investment of 20 billion baht which comprises of a … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – September 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership agreement with Mastercard, a technology company in the global payments industry. As part of the agreement, Mastercard will work with the Association and its members in providing collaboration and mentorship to strengthen tourism … Read more
Jakarta (Indonesia) – September 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) – President of IOC, Thomas Bach, welcomes Indonesia to be one of the candidates to host the 2032 Olympics, following the country’s success in organizing the 2018 Asian Games. President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, has accepted Bach today at the Presidential Palace which was also … Read more
Delhi (India) – September 6, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a comprehensive report on India’s aviation market. The report focuses on the challenges of realizing the economic and social benefits of an Indian aviation industry that has tremendous potential for continued high-speed demand growth. Key findings of the report include: … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – September 5, 2018 (travelindex) – On the heels of its first U.S. opening earlier this month in Springfield, Missouri, Best Western’s upscale urban-hip hotel brand – Vīb – is on the move, with a robust pipeline of upcoming hotels in destination hotspots such as Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, Orlando, Calgary and … Read more
Doha (Qatar) – September 5, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Qatar has become the most open country in the Middle East and the 8th most open in the world in terms of visa facilitation. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently updated its visa openness rankings, confirming Qatar’s recent visa facilitation improvements including allowing nationals of 88 countries … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 30, 2018 (travelindex.com) — Located within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok today announces the hotel’s official opening in the heart of Bangkok. Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is the latest addition to the portfolio of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton (NYSE: HLT)’s luxury brand of iconic hotels. The landmark … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – August 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) – As an ambassador of French elegance, Sofitel links its collection of addresses with gastronomy, and collaborates with renowned wineries. In each of our unique hotels we showcase art and culture, and introduce our guests to French art de vivre and wines of the world. Sofitel Wine Days … Read more
Nakhon Phanom (Thailand) – August 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has become known for innovative ways of organizing conferences in sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly ways. During the 2017 Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, topical mini-seminars matched with non-conventional venues across town, such as restaurants, river cruise … Read more