Davos-Klosters (Switzerland) – January 24, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Despite significant market turbulence in the beginning of this year, there are reasons to remain cautiously optimistic about the trajectory of the global economy throughout 2016 and beyond. This was the consensus of panellists at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, against the backdrop of very low … Read more

Manila (Philippines) – January 24, 2016 (travelindex.com) – ASEAN members unveiled the inaugural Cruise south-east Asia brand today, taking another step towards establishing the region as a cruising region of choice. The brand was launched by the ASEAN Tourism Ministers on the last day of the ASEAN Tourism Forum at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, and … Read more

Manila (Philippines) – January 24, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The ten ASEAN tourism ministers collectively launched the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) 2016-2025 at the Tourism Ministers’ press conference on the 22nd January during the 35th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) held in Manila, the Philippines. The vision of the ATSP is: ‘By 2025, ASEAN will be … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – January 11, 2015 (travelindex) – Pamper yourself, relax and enjoy a Romantic Retreat in the heart in Bangkok. Our Romantic Retreat package offers a choice of in-room breakfast or buffet breakfast at our Lelawadee Restaurant, Upgrade to the next room category (subject to availability), a romantic flower set-up and late check-out to … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – January 15, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The 36th Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF), organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), opened yesterday with great fanfare at Lumphini Park, Bangkok. The iconic park was transformed into a mini-Thailand filled with beautiful replicas of outstanding landmarks, cultural heritages, and the best products from the five … Read more

Davos (Switzerland) – January 15, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Over 40 heads of state and government, as well as 2,500 leaders from business and society will convene at the 46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, from 20 to 23 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, under the theme, Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Critical current challenges, such as … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – January 15, 2016 (travelindex) — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a dynamic range of international speakers from around the world to share their insights and knowledge at the upcoming Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2016 (AT&RTCM 2016) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The event, generously hosted by … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – January 13, 2016 (travelindex) – Thailand will boost domestic tourism as part of its objectives to achieve sustainability in tourism, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister, Somkid Jatusripitak, told a press briefing Monday, along with top officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), as well as public … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand)– January 12, 2016 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to open a new upscale resort on the ever-popular resort island of Phuket. The company has penned an agreement to operate the brand new Best Western Premier Himalai Resort, which will rise in the idyllic Kamala area of the island. … Read more

Shenzen (China) – January 9, 2016 (travelindex) – The Shenzhen International golf tournament – the first stop of the European Tour in China in 2016 – will light up the award-winning Shenzhen Genzon Golf Club from April 21-24. Among the star attractions announced today (Jan 8) will be Bubba Watson, the two-time former Masters champion … Read more