Maputo, Mozambique, December 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / At the opening of the 9th FIKANI International Tourism Fair in Maputo, Elcia Grandcourt, UNWTO Regional Director for Africa, delivered a keynote speech addressing the current state and promising future of tourism on the continent. In her opening remarks, Mrs Grandcourt expressed immense honour and pleasure in […]
Red Sea, Egypt, December 22, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Meeting Point, a hotel management company owned by FTI Group, a German company owned by Engineer Samir Sawiris, signed a new management contract for Beach Safari Marsa Alam Hotel. Meeting Point Group, a hotel management company owned by FTI Group, a German company, and Beach Safari […]
Bangkok, Thailand, December 21, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is excited to announce the launch of Asiatique Ancient Tea House, an elegant Dim-Sum Restaurant and stylish cocktail lounge located at Asiatique The Riverfront. This vibrant waterside destination, situated along the picturesque banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, promises a unique blend […]
Khao Lak, Thailand, December 21, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Ms. Jirarat Ninpadub as General Manager. This chic new seafront retreat is set to open its doors in September 2023, nestled directly on Phuket’s sunset coast. A highly accomplished hospitality professional with 15 years […]
Santiago, Chile, December 20, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The tourism sector in Chile experienced a 52.9% growth in income 2022, new UNWTO research into the country’s status as a top destination for investors reveals. The latest edition of the UNWTO “Tourism Doing Business: Investment Guidelines” also makes clear the opportunities available to foreign investors and […]
Nairobi, Kenya, December 19, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has strengthened its collaboration with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) with the aim of improving connectivity and advancing seamless travel throughout the region. The new Memorandum of Understanding signed between UNWTO and AFCAC reflects the importance of boosting cooperation between tourism and aviation in order […]
London, United Kingdom, January 8, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels verified, across more than 30 countries from around the world. The Hotel Sustainability Basics is an independent global sustainability verification programme, […]
Macau, Macao SAR, January 5, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Wynn is starting the New Year by inviting an incredible line-up of five culinary artists for the “Celebrity Chef Pop-Up Kitchen at Wynn Macau” and Four-hand Collaboration dinners in January. 2020 MasterChef UK Finalist Sandy Tang will be the first to proudly present her own culinary […]
Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, January 4, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / As the crisp breeze of winter envelops Thailand, Jim Thompson Farm extends a warm invitation to everyone to partake in the excitement of the annual Jim Thompson Farm Tour Marking nearly two decades of tradition, the ‘A Love Letter To You’ tour, scheduled […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 3, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili led the UNWTO delegation to Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia (13-17 […]