Madrid (Spain) – December 9, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Only few weeks ahead of the official launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017, set to take place on the 18 of January 2017 in Madrid, Spain, representatives from various tourism industries and beyond have joined UNWTO to support the celebrations of this … Read more
Cancun (Mexico) – December 8, 2016 (travelindex.com) – With the objective of advancing the contribution of the tourism sector to biodiversity preservation the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) participated in the UN Biodiversity Conference COP13, in Cancun, Mexico (2-17 December). The Conferences is focused on mainstreaming biodiversity across relevant sectors, especially agriculture, fisheries, forestry and tourism. … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – December 8, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Thailand is staging a series of once-in-a-lifetime events across the month of December to mark the birthday anniversary of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The New Year will also be observed in a traditional Thai way to pay respect to the late King and to … Read more
Vientiane (Laos) – December 7, 2016 (travelindex.com) – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Lao International Development Co. Ltd. to open the first InterContinental hotel in Laos. Set to open in 2021, the new-build InterContinental Vientiane will join Crowne Plaza Vientiane to be the … Read more
Solin (Croatia) – December 7, 2016 (travelindex.com) – In the city of Solin, in hotel President, from 8th to 11th of November 2017, for the eight time in a row three International tourism, film festival, landscape events will be held: – 24th INTERSTAS / International Festival of Tourism, Film and Landscape, – 20th ITF’CRO / … Read more
Geneva (Switzerland) – December 1, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Increased integration into the global economy of the economies that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made the region a more accessible market for trading goods than either the European Union or United States. This is one of the findings of the Global Enabling … Read more
Koh Samui (Thailand) – November 28, 2016 (travelindex) – Discover lasting moments and refine pure romance experience at Koh Samui luxury hotel. Perhaps the most romantic place on the planet, Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is the ultimate destination for a romantic getaway allowing you to savor every moment with that special someone. Be … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – November 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Anrawiwan Vongvisetson as the residence’s new Director of Sales. Khun Anrawiwan has gained a wealth of sales experience working for hotels such as Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and Chatrium Residence Sathorn’s sister property Emporium Suites … Read more
Hong Kong – November 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that HK Express has launched its first twice-weekly direct flight between Hong Kong and Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province, on 25 November, 2016. The maiden service was marked by a familiarisation trip for travel agents and members … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – November 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Chatrium Hotels & Residences is delighted to announce that effective December 15th 2016 Soi Dao Highland Golf Resort will be rebranded as Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao Chanthaburi. This will be the 7th property in the Chatrium collection of luxury hotels and resorts and the unveiling of … Read more