Bangkok (Thailand) – September 30, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – Thailand plans to create unique tourism routes in each of the country’s eight major regions specifically designed to cater to the needs of travellers with special needs. This year’s theme for World Tourism Day 2016, Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility, was the catalyst and … Read more

Khong Kaen (Thailand) – September 30, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 152 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced the expansion of its upscale AVANI brand in the … Read more

Singapore – September 30, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – YTL Hotels, the well-respected luxury hospitality leader with distinctive Malaysian roots, announces the expansion of its portfolio with the recent acquisition of three properties in Edinburgh, Berkshire and London, strengthening the company’s market position in the United Kingdom. Best known globally for its award‐winning uber luxe private … Read more

Laguna, Phuket (Thailand) – September 28, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – Located at the lake behind Villa Market – Boat Avenue in Laguna, Skye Lake Club is now open. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and music by the lake side from 7am-late everyday. Skye Lake Club Chef Saharat’s new menu for Skye Beach Club has finally arrived. … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 28, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – Thailand’s tourism industry continued to showcase its vitality as it impressed leading travel and tourism leaders during World Tourism Day 2016 celebrations in Bangkok. It marked the first time Thailand organised the official World Tourism Day celebration, promoting the Kingdom’s tourism industry to UNWTO’s 157 member … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 27, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – In 2015, 1 186 million people travelled internationally in a single year, up from just 25 million in 1950. Such exponential growth offers limitless opportunities for socio-economic development and job creation, but it also poses significant challenges. Yet, we should never forget that for some segments … Read more

Singapore (Singapore) – September 27, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – The second annual MICE Asia Awards ceremony took place today at the Suntec Exhibition Centre Singapore as part of the MICE Asia Exhibition which is held each year in the city. The event looks to honour those companies playing a defining role in the events and … Read more

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) – September 22, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Hotel Technology Hong Kong Conference (Hotel Tech HK) wrapped up its annual conference where over 100 delegates had gathered at The Mira Hong Kong on 8 Sep 2016. Organized by Questex Hospitality Group, Hotel Tech HK serves as a platform for hotel IT … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2016, under the theme of Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the relaunch of www.PATA.org designed for universal accessibility. As we recognise and celebrate the vital contribution that travel … Read more

Pattaya (Thailand) – September 22,2016 (travelindex.com) – Joining Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts from Lebua at State Tower and Tower Club at Lebua in Bangkok, where he was General Manager for two years, Mr. Marc Sittl brings almost 30 years of experience to his role at the group’s beachfront hotel in Na Jomtien, Pattaya. Mövenpick Siam … Read more