Geneva (Switzerland) – February 4, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.5% for the full year compared to 2014. This was the strongest result since the post-Global Financial Crisis rebound in 2010 and well above the 10-year … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand), February 4, 2016 (travelindex) – Chiang Rai will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart (AT&RTCM) 2016, 17 to 19 February, the first Asia-Pacific travel conference to be held in this Far North tourist destination. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is supporting the landmark event … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – February 4, 2016 (travelindex) – Mr. Mario Beyer, General Manager of Emporium Suites by Chatrium presented bouquets of flowers to welcome Miss Khin Yadanar Thein Myint, who was crowned as Miss Myanmar World 2015, and Miss Nang Sandar Hla Tun, 2nd Runner up of Miss Myanmar World 2015, on their stay at … Read more
Manila (Philippines) – February 1, 2016 (travelindex) – During the conclusion of the ASEAN Travel Forum (ATF) 2016 in Manila recently, we spent a few minutes in conversation with Her Excellency Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Thailand, on balancing source markets and the expected impact of the MRA-TP on Thailand. Please elaborate on … Read more
San Bruno, California (United States) – January 31, 2016 – Travelindex Media, today announced it has reached 40 million views on its YouTube travel channel; a milestone and a more than 40 percent increase of video views year-over-year. The channel showcases destinations, attractions, travel brands, hospitality businesses, and lifestyle products in almost every country of … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 26, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Thailand’s hospitality industry reached new highs in 2015, enjoying its best year in over two decades, according to research revealed exclusively by leading research institute STR Global at Thailand Tourism Forum 2016, held today at the InterContinental Bangkok. Thailand closed the year with an overall occupancy of … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 26, 2016 (travelindex) – Bangkok’s positive image as the city of arts is set to be enhanced with the hosting of the Bukruk II Urban Arts Festival that will bring top performances, paintings and playful expressions by 20 artists from across Asia and Europe to the Thai capital from 23-31 January, … Read more
Davos (Switzerland) – January 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Eight senior decision-makers in global finance and economics have agreed to join a high-level Taskforce focused on the Future of the Global Financial System. This group, which was formed at the request of Mark Carney (Governor, Bank of England and Chairman of the Financial Stability Board), and … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 28, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok was announced as a Booking.com Guest Review Award Winner with a score of 9 out of 10 for the year of 2015; with 100% verified reviews from real guests, real stays and real opinions. Booking.com is the world’s leader in booking accommodations online, … Read more
Singapore – January 30, 2016 (travelindex) – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas. Debuting in Europe, the hotel will be located in the heart of the vibrant city of Amsterdam. The hotel, which is … Read more