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

Singapore (Singapore) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Hotel Technology Conference (Hotel Tech) provided a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2017 for hotel IT leaders. The conference was held at The Marina Bay Sands Singapore on 20 Oct 2016. From Hotel CIOs, CTOs, Information Officers to e-Commerce Directors, delegates gathered to share existing and … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Royal Thai Government has announced that when the first 30 days of the mourning period for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej have passed on 14 November, 2016, restrictions on festive celebrations and entertainment venues will be lifted and television and radio broadcasts can return to normal … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Former German Federal Republic Minister Michael Glos has been paying his respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. During his visit to Bangkok Mr Glos signed the book of condolence at the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside hotel. Mr Glos served as Minister for Economics and Technology … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Celebrate this glorious time of the year at one of Bangkok’s most luxury hotels. JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok has created three crafted holiday offers for family, friends and every type of guests seeking for enriching festive experience in true JW Marriott spirit. Culinary enthusiasts will enjoy lavish … Read more