ASEAN Countries Agree on Ecotourism Clusters Creation

Pakse, Champasak (Laos PDR) – June 22, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Tourism chiefs of the 10 ASEAN member countries have approved a declaration manifesting their common desire to boost tourism growth and align regional ecotourism destinations during a roundtable in Champasak, Laos on June 22 as part of the first-ever ASEAN Ecotourism Forum. The “Pakse Declaration … Read more

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ASEAN Ecotourism Forum Opens in Pakse Laos

Pakse, Champasak (Laos PDR) – June 22, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Champassak provincial Governor Dr Bounthong Divixay, has joined tourism chiefs from other ASEAN member countries in the first-ever ASEAN Ecotourism Forum 2016 that opened in Champasak, Laos. The event is being organised by the Lao PDR government in its role as the chairman of ASEAN … Read more

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Dominican Republic Teed Up Perfectly for Women Golfers

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) – June 21, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Women who love to golf will love the Dominican Republic. Whether traveling with partner, family or friends, the Capital of Golf in the Caribbean is the perfect destination for women, with an estimated 15 to 20 percent of all visitor rounds played by women. All … Read more

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First ASEAN Ecotourism Forum to be Held in Pakse Laos

Pakse, Champasak (Laos PDR) – June 20, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The ASEAN Ecotourism Forum 2016 organised by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Lao PDR in collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is poised to be one of ASEAN’s most important forum on ecotourism. The Forum will deliberate … Read more

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Thailand as Host Country for Wedding Planners Congress 2017

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 16, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) and QNA International today signed an agreement recognising that TAT’s bid for Thailand to host the 4th Annual Destination Wedding Planners Congress 2017 (DWP Congress 2017) had been successful. This event is scheduled to be held in Thailand from 2-4 May, … Read more

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137 Pillars Launches Luxury Boutique Brand

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 16, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Following the strong success of the stunning 30-suite 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, the Wongphanlert family have created a new luxury brand, 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts and will continue to expand in Thailand. At the helm of the brand leading a handpicked team of talented individuals, … Read more

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2016 Awards Announced at 9th FTA Dinner

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 16, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The Ninth Annual FTA Summer Dinner at Bangkok took place last night at the 5 star W Bangkok hotel hosted by Tina Liu, General Manager. Now a popular and much-anticipated annual event in Bangkok’s busy social calendar for hoteliers and hospitality executives, it was an evening of … Read more

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Thai Tourism Shows Good Growth in 2016

Bangkok (Thailand) – 15 June, 2016 (travelindex) – The Thai tourism industry is projected to record international visitor arrivals of 16.67 million in January-June 2016, which will be up 13% over the same period of 2015. Projected earnings are estimated at 824 billion Baht, up 17%. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of … Read more

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ASEAN Markets Highlighted at Hotel Investment Conference

Bangkok (Thailand) – June 15, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Hotel investors and developers, experts and specialists within Asia Pacific gathered at the 8th annual Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference 2016. Held at the Dusit Thani Bangkok for the fourth year in a row, the conference welcomed more than 200 delegates to discuss various topics that affect … Read more

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Macao Rides on Shanghai International Film Festival

Shanghai (China) – June 15, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Riding on the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival, the Organizing Committee of the International Film Festival & Awards Macao hosted a cocktail reception in Shanghai to promote the event to film industry professionals and media from different places across the globe, taking the opportunity to attract more … Read more

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