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 […]
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 […]
Lusaka, Zambia, July 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UN Tourism has united its Member States to focus on promoting “Brand Africa” and exploring new opportunities for growth and diversification across the region. Held within the framework of the Regional Commission for Africa, “Promoting Africa to Unlock Tourism Investments and the Sector’s Growth Potential”, brought together public […]
Bangkok, Thailand, June 21, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, led by Mrs. Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and President, proudly welcomes the legendary founders of Nobu Hospitality: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, renowned Hollywood actor Robert De Niro, and co-founder Meir Teper, to ‘Nobu […]
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 […]
Phuket, Thailand, June 21, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is thrilled to announce a culinary extravaganza featuring the acclaimed Chef Fabio Genghini, whose diverse and rich culinary journey spans over two decades and multiple continents. Chef Fabio will be joining us as a guest chef for two weeks from 2nd July […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching the Amazing Thailand Passion Ambassador campaign, along with inducing everyone to experience happiness and wonderful moments. This campaign offers numerous special discounts from top establishments across five regions to boost tourism spending and provide valuable travel experiences. The promotion includes a 10% discount on hotel and car […]
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations in Africa. With this new agreement, TUI Care Foundation becomes the first partner to support the pilot […]
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 […]
Bangkok, Thailand, July 22, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / F1 in Schools Thailand, led by Dr. Chakraphad ‘John’ Pitakthararuay, CEO & President of 1 Action Education Co., Ltd. and Kaew Chakraphad Foundation, the official In-Country Delivery Partner of F1 in Schools, recently staged a press conference to announce the upcoming National Finals to be organised for […]