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

Yangon (Myanmar) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – In a remote field in the mountains in mysterious Shan State in Myanmar a yearly tradition is about to become bigger. The whole country celebrates Tazaungdaing, the Festival of Lights in the middle of November. Festivities in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, will be more spectacular … Read more

Ha Noi (VietNam) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Fifty-five leaders of major companies are joining forces today to promote public-private cooperation on the most pressing issues facing South-East Asia. The ASEAN Regional Business Council (RBC) will be launched in Ha Noi at the World Economic Forum on the Mekong Region. Comprising 25 ASEAN businesses … Read more

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – November 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together in an even stronger partnership to provide durable solutions to aviation’s security challenges. These efforts, which must be based on common principles, include such areas as overflying conflict zones, landside security at … Read more