Wahington DC (United States) – December 3, 2015 (travelindex) – President Obama Signs Law Enabling Commercial Exploration and Use of Space Resources. The U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015” (Space Act) was signed into law by President Barack Obama. Designed to facilitate and catalyze the U.S. commercial space industry, the bill also includes … Read more

Texas (United States) – December 3, 2015 (travelindex) – Blue Origin today announced that its New Shepard space vehicle successfully flew to space, reaching its planned test altitude of 329,839 feet (100.5 kilometers) before executing a historic landing back at the launch site in West Texas. Now safely tucked away at our launch site in … Read more

Olongapo (Philippines) – December 3, 2015 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new midscale hotel in the Philippines. Located at Subic Bay, on the west coast of Luzon Island, approximately 100km north of Manila, the new Best Western Plus Hotel Subic becomes the first internationally-branded midscale hotel in the area. Set … Read more

London (United Kingdom) – December 3, 2015 (travelindex) – The Silk Road is one of the world’s most powerful brands and 2016 will see a hugely increased awareness of the route through both old and new media. Both BBC Travel and BBC4 will be showing Silk Road documentaries next year. And in addition to the … Read more

Albay (Philippines) – December 1, 2015 (travelindex) – Winners of the inaugural Tourism InSPIRE Awards attended a special awards dinner on Friday, November 27, 2015 in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines hosted by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines as part of the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2015. The awards were presented by Mr Mario Hardy, … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – December 1, 2015 (travelindex) – At the recently concluded PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2015 in Albay, the Philippines, a one-hour discussion panel shone a spotlight on ASEAN’s potential as a multi-country adventure travel destination with an emphasis on sustainability and the roads less traveled. An initiative of the ASEAN National Tourism … Read more

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) – November 30, 2015 (travelindex) – The First Saudi Hotel Technology Expo, has opened its doors to visitors on November 30 under the patronage of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Held at at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, the three-day exhibition will showcase various verticals of the hotel industry … Read more

Bali (Indonesia) – November 26, 2015 – (travelindex) – It’s that time of year again. Drinks flow freely, waistlines expand rapidly, and things get a bit nuts and fire-crackers. Everyone is asking, “What are you doing for Christmas?” and you’re feeling a little bit smug at the moment, because this time, your reply is: “I’ll … Read more

Bangkok (Thailand) – November 26, 2015 (travelindex) – Best Western International has confirmed the opening of its mid-scale BEST WESTERN hotel in the central Sukhumvit district of Bangkok, which is its seventh hotel in the city, making Best Western one of the biggest hotel groups in Bangkok – Asia’s most visited city. “Tourism in Bangkok … Read more

Bandung (Indonesia) – November 24, 2015 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts is making its debut in Indonesia’s third largest city, Bandung, with the launch of a brand new upscale hotel. Opening on December 1st, 2015, Best Western Premier La Grande Hotel Bandung is nestled in the heart of the city and combines the … Read more