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Global Travel News
‘NOT THERE ANYMORE’: Historic Lahaina reduced to rubble and ash
The wildfire that has brought sheer devastation to Maui is especially heartbreaking for Hawaii because it struck one of its most historic towns and the onetime capital of the former kingdom. Lahaina holds deep cultural significance for Hawaiians. The town…
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ROUND-UP: Aug. 07-11, 2023
Last week, devastating wildfires in Maui dominated the late week news. Other things: China snubbed Canada in blow to inbound tourism, IATA reported the air sector has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, Virgin Galactic got its first tourist to space, and…
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BRUCE ALMIGHTY: Goway’s founder at 80, celebrates a not-boring life
Bruce Hodge is surely one of the most interesting men in the world, so it was only fitting that lightning flashed and thunder clapped during his remarks as the inimitable founder of Goway Travel celebrated his 80th birthday at his…
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ROUND-UP: July 31-Aug. 04, 2023
Among the headlines last week, IATA took umbrage with the federal government, TICO forked out funds for a number of claims, Nicaragua finally dropped arrivals testing requirements, Crystal cruised again, a new low-cast Caribbean carrier revealed plans for Canada, and…
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Centara Grand Named Strongest Brand in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is thrilled to announce that its flagship brand, Centara Grand, has been recognised as the strongest brand in Thailand by Brand Finance’s prestigious Thailand…
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RoyalCert is now GSTC-Accredited
Istanbul, Turkiye, August 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that RoyalCert has gained the GSTC-Accredited Certification Body status. RoyalCert RoyalCert is an International certification body with HeadQuarters in Germany and operating…
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ATTA Connects Changemakers for Responsible Tourism in Africa
Last week, on 3rd August 2023, more than 100 members of Africa’s Western Cape tourism community attended the Connecting through Conversation networking event in Cape Town, hosted by ATTA (The African Travel & Tourism Association) in collaboration with WESGRO. The evening…
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Raffles Cambodia Appoints Andrew Hartley Cluster Director
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Andrew Hartley as its new cluster director of sales and marketing, overseeing two of Southeast Asia’s most iconic luxury hotels: Raffles Hotel Le Royal and…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Sukhothai Bangkok
The Sukhothai Bangkok invites you to treat your mother in style on her very special day with a variety choices of dining experiences. Mother’s Day Saturday Brunch at Colonnade Make this Mother’s Day truly extraordinary for the extraordinary woman in…
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Events
At ITE HCMC 2023 Discover Vietnam and Global Destinations
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, August 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / ITE HCMC 2023 will take place from 07 – 09 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. On June…
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