-
Global Travel News
AI Set to Revolutionise Travel and Tourism, WTTC Report
London, United Kingdom, February 2, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Major new reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Travel & Tourism, marking a commitment to a digital…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
Research Underscores Role Played by World Heritage Convention in Protecting Biodiversity
Paris, France, February 2, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / A UNESCO and IUCN assessment of the status of species reveals that UNESCO World Heritage sites harbour over 20% of mapped global species richness within just 1% of the Earth’s surface. Safeguarding…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
Jim Thompson x GranMonte Announce Exclusive Wine Collaboration
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Jim Thompson, the iconic global lifestyle brand from Asia, in collaboration with GranMonte, is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive wine collection, marking a significant move in the gastronomy realm…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
DASTA, MTCO, Green Destinations and AEN Establish Strategic Partnership
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Bangkok, establishing a strategic partnership between the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), Green Destinations (GD), and…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
With Over 560 Open Hotels Projects in Asia-Pacific Marriott International Saw Record Year of Growth
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / 2023 marked a terrific year for Marriott International in the Asia Pacific Excluding China region with over 80 deals signed, adding approximately 18,000 rooms in the pipeline for this region. Following the…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
CANADA’S MOST WELCOMING PLACES: And other Traveller Review 2024 favourites
Booking.com has opened its very big envelope to reveal the 2024 winners of its 12th annual Traveller Review Awards. Based on more than 309 million verified customer reviews, and in recognition of delivering consistently excellent service and hospitality, a record…
Read More » -
Destinations
72 HOURS IN VEGAS (WITHOUT BETTING A PENNY)
By Michael Baginski Beyond keeping up with Karly (our host and a speed-walker of the first order), Las Vegas is meant to be experienced at double speed. The current concept of “slow tourism” does not apply here. The desert city,…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
Travel Booking Innovator Joyned Secures $8 Million in Series A Funding Round
Joyned, an award-winning travel tech startup with an innovative social revenue technology platform, has just announced the completion of an $8 million Series A funding round. The funds raised will fuel Joyned’s mission to become a global growth engine for…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
Prime Time for Service Robots
The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted the hospitality industry into a more digitised future. Coupled with the vast social changes and prominent safety concerns, this wave of technological innovation could transform the hospitality workforce, according to Professor Seongseop (Sam) Kim of the…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
SONGS OF THE SOUTH: ‘Country roads’ culture can’t be beat
Travel South USA arrived in Canada this week to court the travel trade at gala events in Toronto and Montreal, enticing guests with “bacon, bourbon and blues” – the latter courtesy of special guest, American Idol winner (and Alabaman) Taylor…
Read More »