Madrid (Spain) – December 31, 2016 (travelindex.com) – 12 months to celebrate and promote the contribution of the tourism sector to building a better world. This is the major goal of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 that will start in few days. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the … Read more

Warsaw (Poland) – December 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Coinciding with the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development to be celebrated throughout 2017, the third International Congress on Ethics and Tourism will be held in Poland, on 27-28 April 2017. Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with the European Commission (EC) and … Read more

Krabi (Thailand) – December 28, 2016 (travelindex) – The ShellSea, a five-star resort located on a white-sand beach adjacent to Krabi’s famous Shell Fossil Beach is scheduled to soft open in April 2017. Reservations are now being accepted for bookings, with a starting rate of THB 5,000 for a Shellsea Garden room, subject to an … Read more

Madrid (Spain) – December 25, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization Headquarters in Madrid, Spain, hosted today the presentation of the 3rd UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. The event will be held in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, on 8-9 May 2017. The Forum is organized by UNWTO in collaboration with UNWTO Affiliate Member, the … Read more

Geneva (Switzerland) – December 25, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Green energy generation has reached a tipping point, the World Economic Forum asserts in an investors handbook released on Thursday. The cost of generating energy through solar and wind sources has dropped to the point of being competitive against coal and natural gas, a paradigm shift which … Read more

Koh Samui (Thailand) – December 15, 2016 (travelindex) – If you want to bring in the New Year embracing the unexpected and welcoming serendipity whilst emerging an opportunity to discover something new on stunning white, sandy beaches, spending New Year’s Eve at Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is the obvious choice. Discover delightful moments … Read more

Berlin (Germany) – December 12, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Making travel planning easier: from 8 to 10 March 2017 at the ITB Business Travel & MICE Days participants can find out everything about the latest trends and developments in the business travel market. Qualified experts and specialists with a wealth of practical experience will be offering … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 12, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The stylishly decorated Modern European fine dining restaurant Savelberg is a place, where diners are ensconced in luxury and comfort as they enjoy the cuisine of chef Henk Savelberg. His culinary wizardry is evident on every plate as he offers a dining experience that starts from selecting … Read more

Brussels (Belgium) – December 12, 2016 (travelindex.com) – In an official visit to Brussels, Belgium on 7 December, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Taleb Rifai emphasized the role that municipalities and regions play in the development of sustainable and competitive tourism in Europe. Rifai was a special guest at the 120th Plenary Session … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 15, 2016 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts Asian expansion strategy reached another major milestone this week, when the company secured its first ever property in Krabi – one of the region’s most sought-after beach resort destinations. Home to many of Thailand’s most iconic natural wonders, such as the famous … Read more