- WTTC Announces Net Zero Roadmap for Travel and Tourism
London, United Kingdom, September 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces the launch of a Net Zero Roadmap for the Travel & Tourism sector ...
- Krush Brands Launches Dubai’s First Food Accelerator Contest
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / At this year’s Arabian & African Hospitality Investment Conference and Global Restaurant Investment Forum, serial entrepreneur Ian Ohan, founder and ...
- AC Hotels by Marriott® Debuts in the Dominican Republic with the Opening of AC Punta Cana
AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announces the opening of the 129-room AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana. With ...
- The Slate Phuket Appoints Claude Sauter as New General Manager
Phuket, Thailand, September 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new ...
- From Kenya to Cape Town with Tuk Tuks for Rangers
Nairobi, Kenya, September 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Africa is bleeding without its tourists. The impact of 18 months of lockdown has been devastating. Revenue from tourism is central to ...
- QUITE A DIFFERENCE: Unusual IPW looks ahead
IPW Las Vegas, the US Travel trade show extravaganza that was supposed to be held in Spring 2020, and then a year later, and finally this fall, wrapped up yesterday, ...
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Debuts Sophisticated New Room Design with Santa Clara Silicon Valley Opening
NIRAV SOLANKI
Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announced today the opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Santa Clara Silicon Valley, debuting ...
- More than 700 Hospitality Investors, Owners and Operators Gather at AHIC 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 700 hospitality owners, investors, developers and operators from across the Middle East and Africa gathered today to kick ...
- UNWTO: Urgent Global Call for Commitment to Climate Action in Tourism
Madrid, Spain, September 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held today on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Declaration, developed ...
- ENVI Lodges – First Experiential Eco-Lodge Brand from the GCC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A new luxury experiential eco-lodge brand and management company officially launched yesterday during the Arabian & African Hotel Investment Conference ...
- WTTC Report Provides Vital Post-Pandemic Investment Recommendations
London, United Kingdom, September 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Investment plummeted by almost one third in 2020. The World Travel & Tourism Council launched an important new report that provides ...
- Accor Hotels Expands Luxury Footprint in Africa with Fairmont Djibouti
Djibouti City, Djibouti, September 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor Hotels signs deal to open its first luxury property in Djibouti in 2024, adding a new flagship property to its ...
- Marriott International Signs Agreement with Progetto Majestic S.R.L to Debut the First W Hotel in Tuscany
W Florence
Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with Progetto Majestic S.r.l. to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to the iconic Tuscan city of Florence. Expected to ...
- Expanded EPCOT France Pavilion is a Feast for the Senses
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, September 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Remy, the “Little Chef” from Disney and Pixar’s award-winning “Ratatouille” film, has a passion for food that goes ...
- A PLAN TO FOIL FIRE: World’s largest tree at risk
California wildfires have burned into at least four groves of gigantic ancient sequoias in national parks and forests, though cooler weather on Friday helped crews trying to keep the flames ...
- ROUND-UP:Sept. 13-17, 2021
Last week’s highlights include news of new leadership at WestJet; Red Label Vacations testing US waters; Transat resuming UK and Portugal flights, a new assurance program from Sandals; and Globus ...
- Hyatt Regency Cairo West Officially Opens
Cairo, Egypt, September 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West. The 250-room hotel marks Hyatt’s return to Cairo and strengthens ...
- Restore Body and Soul at Italy’s Argentario Golf Resort
Tuscany, Italy, September 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / With a degree of normality and the opportunity to travel again returning, Italy’s Argentario Resort is the ideal place to enjoy a ...
- Rising Demand for Agricultural Products Pressure on Tropical Forest
Geneva, Switzerland, September 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Annual consumption of food and agriculture products rose by 48% between 2001 and 2018 – more than twice the rate of increase ...
- The Art of Upselling
Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, September 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Online upselling is an ever more popular way for hotel companies to bring in revenue. However, it remains unclear ...
- Suites by David Beckham Win Best Hotel Suite in Asia Pacific
Cotai, Macao SAR, September 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Suites by David Beckham at newly-opened The Londoner Hotel in Macao have been named ‘Best Hotel Suite in Asia Pacific’ at ...
- Global Tourism Forum Hears of Africa and Need for Visibility in New Normal
Jakarta, Indonesia, September 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine Minister was recently addressing the Global Tourism Forum that was being ...
- Seychelles Getting Ready for Upcoming COP Meeting
Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, September 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / With the environment high now on everyone’s agenda and as climate change is making itself felt in the four corners of ...
- GSTC Formally Joins ISEAL as Community Member
London, United Kingdom, September 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has formally became an ISEAL Community Member. The ISEAL is the global membership organisation for ...
- Hyatt Regency Koh Samui Steps Up as Fine Dining Venue
Koh Samui, Thailand, September 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / As a Sicilian, Frederik Farina is steeped in a culinary culture that emphasises simplicity and sustainability. Resort’s variety of culinary concepts ...