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
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