Bangkok, Thailand, April 17, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Bangkok was recently the venue of the launch of a unique, coffee table book titled “TAI, A Woven Culture” a pictorial chronology about silk intertwined with a unique history and culture and the people involved, by renowned Belgian photographer Hans Roels […]
Burlington, Vermont, United States, April 18, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Agritourism Network (GAN) was launched and celebrated online on April 11, drawing some 700 registrants from 81 countries. The formation of the GAN indicates a new beginning for the global agritourism sector, which now has a unified voice to promote, advocate for and […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 14, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) have announced the opening of The Siam Tea Room, a unique new restaurant, bakery and café at Asiatique The Riverfront that will showcase the rich culinary traditions of Thailand in a vibrant waterside setting, […]
Koh Lanta, Thailand, April 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Pimalai Resort & Spa, the natural five-star retreat on Koh Lanta, is inviting its international clientele to spend even longer exploring the wonders of southern Thailand, while also staying in shape with a healthy new package that includes extended stays, additional benefits, fitness activities, generous resort […]
Phuket, Thailand, April 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Jayne MacDougall, a hospitality expert with a deep understanding of environmental policy, safety, training and community projects, takes over from Sumi Soorian who will transition into a senior advisory role. The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 85 of the island’s top hotels and resorts, has […]
Tirana, Albania, April 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO celebrated the Future of Environmental Sustainable Tourism in Albania (FESTA), setting the foundations for unprecedented high-level collaboration among Tourism Ministers in the region (Tirana, 3-5 April). Advancing UNWTO’s work on promoting collaboration across borders, Secretary-General Pololikashvili hosted the first ever meeting of Ministers of Tourism from South […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism experiences. Trends and opportunities within the high-end travel […]
Valletta, Malta, April 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Strong Earth Youth Summit (SEYS 3)inspiring tomorrow’s Climate Friendly Travel Champions. SUNx Malta will host the Third Climate Friendly Travel Youth Summit SEYS 3 from Malta, on April 27th 2023 from 1500 -1700 CEST – To strengthen the “Clean & Green” spirit that Maurice Strong showed half […]
Bangkok, Thailand, April 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / From April 11-17, 2023, ICONSIAM will be the exclusive venue in Thailand to enjoy Songkran festivities by the riverfront, highlighting its reputation as a global destination and a world-class landmark situated on the Chao Phraya River • In collaboration with public and private partners, ICONSIAM is hosting […]
Geneva, Switzerland, April 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts […]