Macao (Macao SAR) – October 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The 8th edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) concluded with success after carrying out a fruitful program of discussion panels, special interviews, business matching, destination presentations, exhibitions and more. A closing ceremony was held at MGM Cotai. Vice-Chairman of the National […]
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – October 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The UNWTO Global Urban Tourism Summit was held for the first time in Nur-Sultan from October 9 to October 11, 2019, the VIII Global Summit on Urban Tourism “Smart Cities – Smart Destinations” at the Palace of Independence. Nur-Sultan’s city Mayor Mr. Altai Kulginov, Mayor invited all […]
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – October 12, 2019 (travelindex.com) – During the 8th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12 October 2019 under the theme “Smart Cities, Smart Destinations”, the World Tourism Organization incorporated sessions on “Making the best of technology in building competitive urban destinations” and “City destinations for all: […]
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – October 11, 2019 (travelindex.com) – At the request of Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan, UNWTO Academy and ICCA hosted on 9th of October, in Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) a Masterclass on the Meetings Industry. This Masterclass, organized by UNWTO Academy and ICCA – International Congress and Convention Association, gave participants an opportunity to get access […]
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – October 10, 2019 (travelindex.com) – City leaders from around the world have met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The Summit enjoyed the highest level of political support, with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meeting with the Secretary-General of UNWTO Zurab […]
Bangkok (Thailand) – October 9, 2019 (travelindex) – Best Western Hotels and Resorts has launched an exciting new promotion for customers of KTC, one of Thailand’s largest and most popular banks. Under the new campaign, KTC cardholders will be offered up to 15 percent off the Best Available Rate (BAR) at participating Best Western branded […]
Perth (Australia) – October 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Australia’s South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organization’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Observatory will work to monitor tourism in the south-west region of Australia and help guide its sustainable development. Australia’s South West Sustainable […]
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – October 7, 2019 (travelindex.com) – In line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced its theme for 2020: ‘Partnerships for Tomorrow’. As noted in the SDGs, partnerships for the goals is the primary focus of Sustainable Development Goal 17 – Strengthen the […]
Luang Prabang (Laos) – October 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – It has been said that the true essence of romance is not about hearts and chocolates, but simply spending time with your partner in perfect peace and harmony, without any outside pressures or distractions. Nestled in the lush, jungle-clad hills of northern Laos, one resort is […]
Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan) – October 4, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organizing the 8th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism (Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, 9-12 October 2019), under the theme ‘Smart Cities, Smart Destinations’. The agreement was signed by UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili and Nur-Sultan´s Mayor, Bakhyt […]