Brisbane,Queensland (Australia) – February 6, 2017 (travelindex.com) – The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that EarthCheck Evaluate has achieved ‘GSTC-Recognized’ status. The awarded status affirms EarthCheck’s commitment to promote sustainable tourism products and services. EarthCheck Evaluate assesses an operator’s economic, social and environmental impact. The program is the product of 15 … Read more

Madrid (Spain) – February 6, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Demand for international tourism remained robust in 2016 despite challenges. International tourist arrivals grew by 3.9% to reach a total of 1,235 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Some 46 million more tourists (overnight visitors) travelled internationally last year compared to 2015. 2016 was … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – February 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) – AVANI Hotels & Resorts will debut in Europe with the opening of AVANI Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel in the Portuguese capital. The 119-key hotel will launch on 1 April 2017, following the completion of a EUR 1.5 million refurbishment. This newest addition to the AVANI portfolio will … Read more

Shanghai (China) – February 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Europe as one destination: Europe is the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2017. A corresponding agreement was signed on 31 January 2017 by Mr. David Axiotis, General Manager ITB China and Mr. Eduardo Santander, Executive Director European Travel Commission. The three-day business to business travel trade … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – February 2, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Minor Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as Group Director, AVANI Hotels & Resorts. With over 20 years of global hospitality experience, Bernabé has an impressive management track record, along with years of practical operational and Food and Beverage experience in both city … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – February 1, 2017 (travelindex.com) – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reiterates its commitment to the right to travel as stated in Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Association recognises that each country has the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. However, PATA is … Read more

Inle Lake (Myanmar) – February 1, 2017 (travelindex) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has arrived in one of Southeast Asia’s most alluring and enchanting tourist destinations: Inle Lake in Myanmar’s Shan State. The new Best Western Thousand Island Hotel is perfectly positioned on the bustling riverfront of Nyaung Shwe, the city north of the … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – January 31, 2017 (travelindex.com) – The importance of minimizing food waste is nearly as universally understood as the importance of good health. But in both cases, it’s easy to convince yourself that you’re doing a better job than you really are. Put yourself in the shoes of someone looking to shed a … Read more

Madrid (Spain) – February 1, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Tony Wheeler and Maureen Wheeler, founders of the widely-known Lonely Planet Publications have received the 13th UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is conferred every year to individuals with visionary leadership and significant contributions to the global tourism sector. The inspirational role that Lonely Planet inferred worldwide … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – January 28, 2017 (travelindex) – Arnoma Grand Bangkok is proud to announce that they have engaged two students of the prestigious Hotel Management School in Geneva, Marie de Freudenreich and Simon Corchia. The school is specialised in hotel and restaurant management and forms the hoteliers of tomorrow. During the 3 years of … Read more