Phuket (Thailand) – February 9, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The inaugural ‘Thailand Yacht Show 2016’ is taking place from 8-14 February, 2016, at the Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket, as part of the Royal Thai Government’s plan to position Thailand as a ‘Marina Hub of ASEAN’ to help stimulate growth for the Thai economy and the … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – February 9, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Chatrium Hotels & Residences led by Mrs. Savitri Ramyarupa (9th from left), Managing Director, Ms. Rudee Sanguandeekul (10th from left), Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing and Dr. Panpath Kanlaya (8th from left), Group Director of Sales and Marketing – Travel Trade jointly had their sales teams … Read more

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) – February 5, 2016 (travelindex.com) – With seven golf courses offering 86 holes on or overlooking the ocean, the Dominican Republic truly is golf’s Caribbean queen. Exhibiting at the annual PGA Show in Orlando just two months after the reopening of the iconic, cliff-top Playa Grande Golf Course – the penultimate … Read more

Hua Hin (Thailand) – February 5, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin, represented by Sirirat Murphy, General Manager, successfully organized the recently concluded second annual charity event ‘Banyan Mercedes Benz Road Cruise 2016’ in collaboration with the Mercedes Benz Club Thailand led by Sayam Sethaputra, President of the Club. For the second year … Read more

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