- JAMAICA READY TO PLAY BALL
It was only fitting that the Jamaica Tourist Board’s Toronto tourism blitz last week concluded with a box for some select friends at a Blue Jays game. After all, though ...
- BLUE DIAMOND SIGNS ON TO AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
Sunwing reports 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have now been fully integrated into Marriott International’s prestigious Autograph Collection. The integration follows the news earlier this year that the ...
- COVER UP: Dubai David unexposed at Expo
A giant 3D printed replica of Michelangelo’s famous David statue has sparked controversy after organisers chose to cover up the statue’s genitalia to avoid offending viewers. The replica of what ...
- All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Welcomes First Autograph Collection Resorts to Growing Portfolio of Immersive Getaways
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino
Royalton CHIC Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only
Featuring limitless opportunities and ...
- IATA: China Eastern Airlines to Host 78th AGM in Shanghai
Shanghai, China, October 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air ...
- UNWTO: Vaccines and Reopen Borders Driving Tourism’s Recovery
Madrid, Spain, October 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout ...
- GETTING THERE AND BACK: The Good, The Bad and The Whatever
Finally! After 18 months of travelless (I know it’s not a word – but it should be) living ordained by the pandemic – finally, finally came the opportunity, the inevitability, ...
- RAIN AND SHINE: Transat event helps reconnect with agents
Despite the rain in Toronto on Monday, Transat still had a chance to shine at the tour company’s first in-person event since the pandemic started. With close to a hundred ...
- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Unveils a Glamorous New Landmark of Luxury in Downtown Dubai
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai. As the newest jewel in an exquisite global portfolio, The St. ...
- American Express Global Business Travel Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, October 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Sustainability is at the top of organizations’ agendas today. According to a report from United Nations Climate Change, ...
- S Hotels & Resorts to Accept Cryptocurrencies as Payment
Bangkok, Thailand, October 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand’s Singha Estate PCL, constantly strives to drive the hospitality ...
- ROUND-UP:Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021
Expo 2020 finally opened in Dubai; Walt Disney World kicked off 50th anniversary celebrations; Ontario pledged $100 million to help its beleaguered tourism industry; Air France says bonjour to a ...
- UNWTO and Netflix Partner to Rethink Screen Tourism
Madrid, Spain, October 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and Netflix have partnered on the publication of a report which looks at the role of film and series as drivers ...
- CEOs to World Leaders: Now is the Time for Trade Reforms
Geneva, Switzerland, October 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Nearly 30 CEOs and Chairpersons from some of the world’s biggest companies called on governments to work through geopolitical tensions, re-engage on ...
- Governments Response to Delta Variant Slams August Traffic Demand
Geneva, Switzerland, October 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel decelerated in August compared to July, as government actions ...
- Accor Hotels Opens Grand Mercure in Khao Lak Thailand
Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand, October 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Located on a secret stretch of Thailand’s Andaman Coast in the province of Phang Nga, the newly-opened Grand Mercure ...
- Gaylord Hotels Unveils Brand-New, Original Holiday Experience Inspired by Elf and Full Lineup of Annual Christmas Programming
Gaylord Hotels announces its all-new, original experience, Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf(TM) as part of its 2021 Christmas lineup.
Gaylord Hotels is excited to unveil its brand-new, multi-sensory marquee Christmas experience, ...
- The Red Sea Development Company Unveils Spectacular Desert Rock Mountain Resort
Riyadh, October 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, The Red Sea Project, has revealed design plans ...
- Climate Action to Support the Ja Ja Not Blah Blah Generation
Valetta, Malta, October 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Geoffrey Lipman remarks on receiving the 2021 Martha Honey Legacy Award from CREST. “I want to thank CREST for this prestigious award ...
- International Guests Expected at Innovation Festival in Andermatt
Lucerne, Switzerland, October 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / For over ten years, World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) has been bringing together industry experts, CEOs, investors and start-ups, establishing itself as ...
- A HISTORY OF WALT DISNEY WORLD
From one theme park, two resort hotels and two golf courses, Walt Disney World Resort has evolved into world unto itself, which, in 2021 – 50 years after opening its ...
- HAWAII’S KILAUEA VOLCANO ERUPTS
One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island. Officials with the US Geological Survey confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano’s ...
- PUBS, PATIOS & BARS: A little ‘husband daycare’ in Niagara
Niagara on the Lake perennially ranks as one of Canada’s prettiest towns. Throw in the nearby falls, gorge, whirlpool and riverside parks, a wealth of wineries, and popular annual Shaw ...
- Kenya Airways Signs Strategic Alliance with South African Airways
Nairobi, Kenya, September 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and South Africa Airways (SAA) have entered a memorandum of cooperation with a longer-term view to ...
- UNWTO Partners with Didier Drogba to Build Opportunities for African Youth
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, September 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO and the Didier Drogba Foundation have teamed up to highlight the potential of African youth and ensure that both tourism ...