Nairobi (Kenya) – November 11, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The pilot programme, to be launched in Kenya before the end of 2017, will include training for local communities through Amadeus customers. The initiative is expected to be replicated in countries around the world. Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General, said: “With 1,186 million international tourist arrivals in 2015, … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – November 11, 2016 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts today announced the launch of an all-new BestWestern.com. The company’s latest endeavor into optimizing and streamlining customer interactions across all digital channels, the reimagined site incorporates highly visual, interactive elements and responsively adapts to the screen size of the device a customer … Read more
Bali (Indonesia) – November 10, 2016 (tourismindonesia.org) – Situated just minutes away from Bali’s most famous beach and only five kilometres from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the 110-room hotel has been designed with the millennial and budget-conscious traveller in mind, whether flying solo or travelling with a group of friends. As Swiss-Belhotel International’s first property … Read more
Bintan (Indonesia) – November 10, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Laguna Golf Bintan unveiled its upgraded oceanfront golf course on 3 – 4 November 2016 at its grand re-opening event, graced by six-time Major winner and Laguna Golf ambassador Sir Nick Faldo. Attended by 110 invited guests and regional golf media, the event comprised a series of … Read more
Koror (Palau) – November 10, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association is pleased to announce that the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2017 will be held in the pristine paradise of Palau. The event, generously hosted by the Palau Visitors Authority, consists of a one-day conference, networking events and a day of on-ground … Read more
Singapore (Singapore) – November 10, 2016 (visitasean.org) – The VISIT ASEAN at 50 Golden Celebration 2017 campaign has revealed 50 cross-border travel experiences in Southeast Asia that will showcase the region’s rich diversity and promote multi-destination travel within ASEAN. This will contribute to raising international tourism arrivals to the region from 109 million in 2015 … Read more
Yangon (Myanmar) – November 10, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Patcharee Meethong as the hotel’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. Patcharee is a 20-year hospitality veteran with a wealth of experience in some of the world’s most renowned hotel and resort chains … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – November 9, 2016 (travelindex.com) – During the event, participants discussed the development and marketing of three pilot cultural tourism itineraries along the Phoenicians’ Route. The itineraries will connect three continents, 18 countries and more than 80 towns. Theycover the various periods of Phoenician heritage: the Origin (Lebanon, Cyprus and Greece); the Punics … Read more
Madrid (Spain) – November 8, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Demand for international tourism remained robust in the first nine months of 2016, though growing at a somewhat more moderate pace. After a strong start of the year, growth was slower in the second quarter of 2016 to pick up again in the third quarter of the … Read more
Singapore (Singapore) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Hotel Management Singapore Summit (HMS), organized by international conference producer Questex Hospitality Group, concluded its 2016 edition with over 25 international speakers and 120 delegates at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore on 20 October. This year’s theme: “Top Line and Bottom Line Management Strategies for Hotel … Read more