Sentosa, Singapore, July 10, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will be holding the GSTC2024 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Sentosa, Singapore, during November 13th-16th, 2024. The event aims to unite global and local tourism professionals engaged in advancing and advocating for sustainable travel and tourism. The conference and pre-conference training […]
UN Tourism has announced a major step forward in its work to grow education and skills development in Africa with the establishment of the first collaborative Academies in the region. With African tourism experiencing significant growth, there is now an urgent need to train a wide range of skilled professionals, all equipped with the skills […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]