Bangkok, Thailand, July 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Twenty Two Winning-Entries Announced for the 2024 PATA Gold Awards, Winners To Be Celebrated at PATA Travel Mart 2024. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 PATA Gold Awards, honouring organisations and individuals for their exceptional achievements and commitment … Read more
UN Tourism continues to deliver on its Agenda for Africa, bringing the region’s Members together around a focus on investments, multilateral cooperation and education. The 67th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (22-24 July) welcomed public and private sector leaders from across the region. The Member States met as Africa’s tourism sector experiences … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya, July 26, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Kenya, contributing KES1TN to the national economy in 2023. Sector jobs grew 6% to reach a record 1.55MN, accounting for one in 13 jobs … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The 18th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held on September 5 – 7, 2024, promises to provide travel and hospitality businesses with unparalleled access to innovative product ideas and business models to lead in the ever-growing … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, September 20, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, has partnered with Nobu, the legendary and world’s fastest-growing luxury lifestyle brand, to open “Nobu Bangkok”, which also marks the world’s highest Nobu restaurant located atop “EA” Rooftop at The Empire. This new … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, August 22, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / For the first time, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold a media conference at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) to share its travel outlook for the region and establish new channels of communication with the world’s leading publications and broadcasting outlets. The event … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, August 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the organisation of the inaugural PATA Youth Symposium & Career Fair on August 27 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event, now open for registration, is held in conjunction with PATA Travel Mart 2024 and the 25th anniversary of … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, August 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2024) is set to become one of Asia’s most influential travel expos, driven by participation from leading global organizations and businesses, increased attention from prestigious international media, and continuous enhancements to its International Hosted … Read more
Diversifying tourism across Asia and the Pacific, alongside promoting more and better education, will be key to building a more resilient and sustainable sector. According to UN Tourism’s data, the sector is experiencing a rapid recovery in Asia and the Pacific, with arrivals reaching 82% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, boosted … Read more
Jayapura, Indonesia, August 9, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, the global hospitality enterprise comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, has continued its international expansion with the launch of the Best Western Sagita Hotel Jayapura, the brand’s inaugural hotel in the Papua province. Nestled in the center of Jayapura, the province’s … Read more