Meliá Leads Global Hotel Sector in S&P Global 2025 Sustainability Yearbook

Palma de Mallorca, Spain, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / For the seventh consecutive year, Meliá Hotels International has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. After an analysis of nearly 7,690 companies worldwide through the Annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), Meliá’s performance in the tourism sector has once again been acknowledged. S&P Global, … Read more

Banyan Tree Krabi Introduces New Executive Sous Chef

Krabi, Thailand, March 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Banyan Tree Krabi has announced the appointment of seasoned culinary professional Ammaraporn Duangphophim (Emma) as the hotel’s new Executive Sous Chef. Originally from Bangkok where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Chef Emma has worked in some of Thailand’s top kitchens and hotels, and brings … Read more

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Bawe Island Named Connoisseur Circle Best Hospitality Newcomer

Zanzibar, Tanzania, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, just off the coast of Zanzibar, has been named the “Best Hospitality Newcomer Worldwide” at the 2025 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive destinations in the luxury hospitality landscape. The Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards are … Read more

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Capella Singapore Welcomes Paul Jackson as General Manager

Singapore, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Capella Singapore, the flagship property of Capella Hotels and Resorts on Sentosa Island and ranked among The World’s 50 Best Hotels and the TOP25 Hotels Singapore, has appointed Paul Jackson as General Manager. Renowned for its visionary curation of culture and experience, Capella Singapore seamlessly blends heritage, contemporary … Read more

UN Tourism Hosts Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa

Arusha, Tanzania, March 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition in Zimbabwe, UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the United Republic of Tanzania will host the Second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Arusha on 23–25 April 2025. The event is the leading UN Tourism … Read more

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Scott Dunn and Jacada Travel Join The Conscious Travel Foundation

London, United Kingdom, March 12, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Conscious Travel Foundation, a non-profit membership organisation championing sustainable and positive-impact travel, has welcomed a significant number of new members – including leading luxury tour operators Scott Dunn and Jacada Travel – as it continues to expand its influence in the travel industry. Founded in … Read more

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PATA Achieves Full Carbon Neutrality in 2024

Bangkok, Thailand, March 12, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that all of its activities in 2024 were carbon neutral. PATA has offset the emissions from its events through projects in Cambodia, with support from PATA member Sustainable Travel International, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting … Read more

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The Xcape River Kwai Hotel Reimagined Riverside Luxury

Bangkok, Thailand, March 10, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Xcape River Kwai Hotel enters an exciting new chapter with a bold rebrand, redefining luxury hospitality along the legendary Kwai Noi River. With a fresh identity, elevated experiences, and an uncompromising commitment to service, the resort invites travelers to “See it. Feel it. Xcape it.” A … Read more

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PATA and Meaningful Tourism Centre Sign MoU

Pokhara, Nepal, March 11, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Meaningful Tourism Centre Ltd (MTC), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing sustainable and responsible travel and tourism through the principles of Meaningful Tourism. The agreement was signed and recognised on the stage … Read more

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Sip on the Spirit of Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand, March 9, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Indulge in Thailand’s finest local ingredients and craftsmanship with Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit’s “Artisanal Thai Creation” Cocktails of the Month. Experience the rich flavors of Thailand, where premium spirits are expertly blended with the distinctive tastes of the region. •  Thongtini (ทองตินี่) – A luxurious blend of … Read more

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