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
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 9, 2016 (travelindex) – Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel (formerly Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok) is proud to carry on their effort made over 20 years ago in organizing this annual event to raise funds for cancer research. Under the theme “I care b’coz….”, this charitable event allows supporter and participants to share … Read more
Mandalay (Myanmar) – January 9, 2016 (travelindex) – In 1887, when Rudyard Kipling wrote Mandalay, Burma was a province of the great colonial British India, “the jewel in the crown”, and Mandalay was Burma’s second largest city, which had served as the last royal capital of Burma before the British conquest of the city in … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 8, 2016 (travelindex) – Travelling millenials, who will outnumber Boomers in Asia by 2020, have much higher expectations when it comes to the “green” credentials of the accommodations they select. The good news is they will continue pushing the industry, from hostels to 5-star luxury resorts, in this direction. Energy, water, … Read more
Manila (Philippines) – January 7, 2016 (travelindex) – The Philippines as a nation stands firm on its vision of the country being the must experience destination in Asia. With our country’s National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2011-2016,which proved to be an effective planning and implementation mechanism in tourism development, we have shifted our major thrust … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 5, 2016 (travelindex) – From the fragrant scent of spices to the rich flavors of centuries old recipes, the cuisine of South India is always enticing. Thailand Travel Selection is drawn to Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside’s The Terrace@72 where ‘talk of the town’ Indian Chef Pandey is conjuring all the … Read more
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 5, 2016 (travelindex) – Chatrium Hotels & Residences led by Mr. Adrian Brown, General Manager of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Mr. Tanasak Vanichavit, Hotel Manager of Maitria Hotel Sukhumvit 18 – A Chatrium Collection together with managements and hotel associates hosted the Christmas & New year Party for Children from the … Read more