Geneva, Switzerland, December 12, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Global trade is poised to hit an all-time high of nearly $33 trillion in 2024, with a $1 trillion increase largely driven by a 7% rise in services trade. Developing economies face slower trade growth, but high-growth sectors like information and communication technology (ICT) and apparel offer […]
Danang, Vietnam, December 12, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Efforts to market Central Vietnam’s golf offerings in Australia are paying dividends, with clubs across the Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) reporting significant growth in Australian golfers’ rounds played. Montgomerie Links, a cornerstone of the region’s golf scene, has seen a 20% increase in rounds from Australian visitors […]
Basingstoke, United Kingdom, December 11, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Getting Out tells how Ukraine’s cricketers escaped from Russia’s invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainians took themselves to the front line. The book also holds many light-hearted stories about the surprising and […]
Lang Co, Vietnam, December 10, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Laguna Golf Lang Co, one of Vietnam’s premier golfing destinations, has been designated as the preferred venue for members of the esteemed Taiheiyo Club, Japan’s foremost golf organisation. Known for its 18 exclusive courses and a legacy of hosting over 200 annual events—including the renowned Mitsui […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam, December 13, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Alma Resort Cam Ranh has taken out first place in three global categories of this year’s UK-based Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards, named “Best Beach/Coastal Hotel”, “Best Hotel for Families” and “Best Hotel for Sustainability”. In the readers’ choice contest, Alma Resort was also voted […]
Bangkok, Thailand, December 11, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson Farm welcomes visitors once again as it opens for the season on December 7, transforming its sprawling 600-rai grounds into a winter wonderland where art meets nature. Against a backdrop of cool breezes and endless rice fields, visitors can discover the rich heritage of Isan […]
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, December 13, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Marriott International, Inc. today announces the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor lodging segment. The deals include the acquisition of the Postcard Cabins brand, formerly known as Getaway Outposts, and the execution of a long-term […]
Bangkok, Thailand, December 13, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Step into a festive Wonderland at Millennium Hilton Bangkok, where the enchantment of the season combines with a whimsical circus theme to create a series of extraordinary celebrations along the iconic Chao Phraya River. With panoramic riverside views, dazzling fireworks, and unique dining experiences infused with the […]
Palma de Mallorca, Spain, December 11, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group and the third largest in Europe, has announced further expansion of its luxury portfolio in 2025, with the opening of 15 hotels across its luxury brands. In 2025 Meliá will open the doors to some of its most […]
Bangkok, Thailand, December 3, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Skyview Hotel Bangkok is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chef Dessi De Vries as its new Executive Chef, ushering in a new era of culinary excellence. Known for his impeccable technique and innovative approach to cooking, Chef Dessi unveiled his signature creations at an Exclusive Wine […]