Singapore (Singapore) – September 22, 2016 (travelindex.com) – InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited to open a new InterContinental resort on the island of Maamunagau in the Maldives. The 83-room InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort will mark the brand’s entry into the Maldives … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 27, 2016 (travelindex.com) – World Tourism Day 2016 will be marked in Bangkok on September 27, 2016 with a number of events commemorating the theme of “Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility”. This is the first time that Thailand is the host venue of the official World Tourism Day, which … Read more

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR) – September 21, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Hotel Management Asia Summit (HMA), which is organized by Questex Hospitality Group, completed its summit with over 22 international speakers and 120 delegates at The Mira Hong Kong on 8 Sep 2016. A wide range of hoteliers from C-suite executives, VP Operations to … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 21, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is projecting a significant growth in international weddings and honeymoons being celebrated in Thailand after hosting its first Destination Wedding Planners Congress (DWP Congress) at the Laguna Golf Phuket between 2-4 May 2017. Mrs. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 21, 2016 (travelindex) – Management and associates at the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside hotel, led by General Manager Klaus Sennik, joined hands with the students from Bangkok University International College for the ‘Clean up Bangkok River’ campaign on Friday 16 September. The students were accompanied by Ms. Madeleine Recknagel, a … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – September 21, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting everyone to the Expat Fair Thailand 2016 to boost the image of Thai tourism, celebrate the vibrant expat community, and encourage everyone to travel more domestically, and enjoy Thailand’s many attractions. Conceptualised under the “Food Fun Fair” theme, the … Read more

Macau (Macau SAR) – September 21, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Global Tourism Economy Forum, scheduled to be held at Studio City Macau from 15 to 16 October 2016, will dedicate its 5th anniversary edition to the theme of “The Growing Consumer Class – Rethinking and Reshaping the Future Tourism Landscape” and will zero in on … Read more

Hong Kong – September 19, 2016 (travelindex.com) – MICE Asia Pacific Exhibition 2016 is returning to Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on 21st – 22nd this month. Over 20 high-level speakers from the MICE industry are confirmed to be presenting at the conference sessions and workshops at MICE Asia Expo, such as Robert Campbell, … Read more

Geneva (Switzerland) – September 18, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience. These include distribution and payments, airport processes, onboard connectivity, and baggage handling. The conference will open with two high-level speeches. Sir Tim … Read more

Jakarta, Tangerang ICE (Indonesia) – September 15, 2016 (travelindex.com) – PATA Travel Mart 2016 (PTM2016) officially opened in BSD-Serpong, Indonesia on the evening of September 7, 2016, with the official PTM2016 Welcome Reception hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia and graciously presided over by the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, … Read more