Macau (Macau SAR) – June 3,2016 (travelindex.com) – It’s a great pleasure to invite you to join us at the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) this year which will be held on 15-16 October 2016 in Macau. As we celebrate our 5th anniversary, an important milestone in our on-going effort to promote sustainable development of … Read more
Dublin (Ireland) – June 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on EU and North American governments to resolve a looming crisis for the EU–US/Canada visa waiver program. Today, most EU citizens can visit the US and Canada without having to apply for a visa, with US and Canadian citizens being … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – June 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Bangkok is blessed to call the only head chef in the Netherlands awarded Michelin stars in four different restaurants one of its own. Outside the sommelier-stocked walk-in cellar, the word Savelberg, the name of the restaurant and its progenitor, screams from a glossy cook book propped on … Read more
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – June 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – In a session on the emergence of the digital economy in South-East Asia at the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN, global and regional IT leaders said that countries in the region could miss out on major opportunities. They urged governments to collaborate on harmonizing regulations … Read more
Costa Brava (Spain) – June 3, 2016 (travelindex.com) – International golf tourism to Spain’s Costa Brava region is on course to continue soaring following the second annual IAGTO Golf Trophy event in Spain, with more golfers heading there from an increasingly-diverse spread of countries. Girona was the host destination for this year’s IAGTO Costa Brava … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 27,2016 (travelindex.com) – Former Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs. Phornsiri Manoharn has been conferred a Life Membership Award by the Pacific Asia Travel Association in recognition of her contribution to PATA and the regional tourism industry. Mrs. Phornsiri, who headed the TAT between 2007-2009, formally presented the award at the … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 27, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., the owner and operator of prestige retail developments such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and Paradise Park, as well as the joint venture partner of ICONSIAM, today, announced that Siam Discovery is opening its doors as Thailand’s ‘biggest arena of lifestyle … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 26, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The 8th Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC), part of the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) SUMMIT Series of events and spearheaded by international conference megahouse Questex Hospitality Group kicked off Day 0 as part of the three-day event at the Dusit Thani Bangkok. Day 0 began … Read more
Phuket (Thailand) – May 25, 2016 (travelindex) – After its grand opening on November 2015, SKYE Beach Club at Nai Yang Beach has proven itself to be a popular destination with great food & drinks, live entertainment (DJ every night) and the perfect place to hang out before leaving for the airport (only 5 minutes … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – May 25, 2016 (travelindex) – Ms. Kalong Pradaptam (centre left), Chief Concierge at the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside, has been appointed as a ‘International Full Member’ of Les Clefs d’Or Thailand. Presenting her certificate was hotel General Manager Klaus Sennik (centre right), supported by Mr. Thanongsak Dokkum (Bell Boy), Ms. Kristine … Read more