Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) – January 22, 2017 (travelindex.com) – The creation of new demand drivers will be critical in ensuring the region’s hospitality sector continues to grow despite the challenges of mounting competition and continued low oil prices. How the GCC economies will drive the leisure and business travel sectors and how hotels […]
Victoria, Mahe (Seychelles) – January 22, 2018 (travelindex.com) – We speaks of Assumption Island of the Seychelles and the need to keep Military Bases out of the region. It also addresses the importance of Assumption Island for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aldabra. Quote of the week is seeking a refocus:- Winners focus on […]
Phuket (Thailand) – January 18 2018 (travelindex.com) – Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, February’s Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) will attract industry leaders and regional consumers alike by combining the best aspects of yacht charter, the boating industry and the maritime luxury lifestyle. At a […]
Madrid (Spain) – January 19, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Turismo de Portugal I.P (Portugal), Ecotourism Trust (India), Tryponyu (Indonesia) and SEGGITUR (Spain) are the winners of the 14th Edition of the UNWTO Awards for Innovation in Tourism. Fourteen projects among 128 applicants from 55 countries were selected as finalists of the 14th UNWTO Awards for Innovation […]
Beirut (Lebanon) – January 18, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 158 hotels and resorts in 25 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, will debut its Oaks brand in Lebanon later this year. The group is […]
Madrid (Spain) – January 18, 2018 (travelindex.com) – International tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This strong momentum is expected to continue in 2018 at a rate of 4%-5%. Based on data reported by destinations around the […]
Phuket (Thailand) – January 16, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Management of Azimut Yachts Thailand, sole authorized dealer of Italy’s renowned Azimut Yachts in the country, started off the new year with double celebrations at the recent Phuket Rendezvous 2018 – Thailand’s foremost Marine and Luxury Lifestyle Showcase – which was staged at the Royal Phuket […]
Bangkok (Thailand) – January 16, 2018 (travelindex) – Da Vinci, the friendly Italian restaurant at the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok opens ‘Al Fresco Brunch’ every Sunday for a delicious taste of Italy – perfect poolside lunching for couples, the family and large groups looking for indoor and outdoor dining at its relaxed best. Priced at THB […]
Scotland (United Kingdom) – January 16, 2018 (travelindex.com) – Scottish heritage brand, Glenmuir has unveiled its most stylish collection yet for the Spring Summer season with classic designs, fresh colours and innovative high-performance fabrics. For those favouring natural fabrics Glenmuir offers double mercerised cotton shirts with a lustrous silk like handle and anti-curl collars. The […]
Phoenix, Arizona (United States) – January 15, 2018 (travelindex) – In a year marked by giving back, Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ hoteliers have committed approximately $1 million over the next five years in support of the brand’s charitable arm – Best Western for a Better World (BWBW). Portions of these funds were donated to […]