UN Tourism has launched the second edition of its Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East. The initiative aims to highlight and support women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of sustainable tourism and technology across the region. Applications now Open The competition targets startups that are led by women and based in the Middle … Read more
UN Tourism has celebrated the official launch of the Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory Ireland (ASTOI) in Sligo, Ireland. The Observatory, which has been admitted into the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) underscores Ireland’s commitment to fostering sustainable practices within its tourism industry. To mark the occasion, a delegation from UN Tourism met with … Read more
UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation to enhance the evolution of the sector with a seminar on community-based tourism in Cuba. The Seminar “Enhancing Tourism Development through Innovation in Community-Based Tourism” was held within the framework of the 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas. The meeting served as … Read more
Women-led tourism initiatives are driving sustainability efforts forward across Asia and the Pacific region but more financial investment, training and equal opportunities are still needed to reach gender equality. The 2nd Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia & the Pacific provided a platform for some of the most successful women … Read more
Macau, Macao SAR, May 17, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) proudly announces a new partnership with the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF), an international tourism association that strives to develop a tourism community across the East Asia region and provide a solid forum to come together in unity. The … Read more
Macau, Macao SAR, May 24, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) welcomed over 450 delegates from nearly 200 organisations across 29 destinations to the PATA Annual Summit 2024 (PAS 2024) at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, China. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “On behalf of PATA, I would like … Read more
Macau, Macao SAR, May 18, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) to build closer cooperation and jointly promote sustainable tourism and resilience efforts in Sarawak. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by STB CEO Sharzede Datu Haji … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, July 15, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels Mid-Season Savvy Sale is back with generous discounts at stylish city hotels and stunning beach resorts in dream destinations across Asia. With our 7-day sale, you can enjoy up to 30% off when you book a stay with BWH Hotels from Wednesday, July 17th to … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Nestled in the lush rice fields and natural forests of Prachinburi province, a hidden charm of the East, Tawa Ravadee Resort brings WorldHotels’ unsurpassed standards of upscale hospitality to an enchanting yet underexplored part of Thailand. This destination resort welcomes travelers with extensive facilities for both business … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand, June 28, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels, the global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, has reaffirmed its position as one of Bangkok’s leading international hotel operators with the launch of SureStay by Best Western Bangkok Ramintra, an urban oasis in an up-and-coming part of Thailand’s … Read more