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Bangkok, Thailand, February 11, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / MUU Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Christian O. H. Zunk, a seasoned hospitality professional, has taken over as the Group General Manager of MUU Hotels, a hospitality company committed to providing a truly special and personalised experience for guests. ● ...

Bangkok, Thailand, February 9, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that the first group tours from China since the pandemic arrived in Thailand, at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport. A welcoming ceremony was held and attended by high-level TAT executives, Chinese officials, ...

Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico, February 9, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has welcomed Yucatán’s Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Yucatán Tourism Observatory was established in 2018 to generate and manage information around tourism development. This work has identified key challenges and opportunities and so led ...

Khonoma Village, Nagaland, India, February 10, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver ...

Bangkok, Thailand, February 10, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Sukhothai Bangkok is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Marco Polato as the new La Scala Restaurant Manager. Marco, a Diploma graduate of the prestigious Giuseppe Maffioli Hospitality School in Treviso, launched his exhilarating career in his native Italy, at Club ...

Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / There’s a new chef in town, and he’s making waves. Dessi De Vries, the recently appointed executive chef at Chatrium Residence Sathon, has rolled out an imaginative new seasonal menu at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Albricias. The menu celebrates Albricias’ culinary heritage rooted ...

Koh Lanta, Thailand, February 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Five-star resort focuses on sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients from the island’s farms and fishing communities, curated by Chef Peng and served in a seafront setting at Spice and Rice, the popular restaurant. Pimalai Resort & Spa, the five-star sanctuary on the southern ...

Nairobi, Kenya, February 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia agreed to deepen and formalize cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation in Somalia. Under an agreement signed by Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s ...

Bangkok, Thailand, February 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) is inviting guests to step into a glamorous world of gastronomy and mixology at The Crystal Grill House, a stylish departure from a traditional steak and seafood restaurant on ...

Geneva, Switzerland, February 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The 5th edition of the Luxury Innovation Summit will take place on 18- 20 September 2023 at Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. This annual gathering of luxury innovators and industry leaders brings together startups, luxury leaders, major corporations, and investors to address opportunities and ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB), and was commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar and ...

Bangkok, Thailand, February 3, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Great Wall Motor continues to create excitement for the automotive industry as Thailand’s electric vehicle leader (xEV Leader) with the reopening of reservations for the ORA Good Cat. The tremendous interest from consumers reflects solid confidence in the GWM brand as well ...

Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale, chic boutique brand, Aiden, as the brand is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead with the portfolio doubling in 2023 alone. Highlights of the brand growth include the upcoming launch of ...

Berlin, Germany, February 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Deborah Rothe follows in the footsteps of David Ruetz as exhibition director of ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. In December 2022, Ruetz became senior vice president of Travel + Logistics at Messe Berlin, in which role he oversees the ...

Male, Maldives, February 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who now heads his own ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ this morning boarded the luxury Cruise Ship ‘THE WORLD’ at Patina Maldives and will be sailing on the ship back ...