Mexico City (Mexico) – October 16, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new business models in the accommodation industry. The so-called “sharing economy” has experienced significant growth over recent years and is poised to outpace […]
Macao (Macao SAR) – October 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) was unveiled with an opening ceremony today. Centered on the concept of “Beautiful Life” raised by President Xi Jinping, the Forum is leading forward-thinking discussions on the global tourism economy under the theme “Tourism and Leisure: Roadmap to […]
Macao (Macao SAR) – October 15, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The growing sports tourism sector has taken center stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first ‘SPORTSTECH’ edition of the World Tourism Organization’s Tourism Tech Adventures initiative celebrating the most disruptive ideas and innovators from around the world. As the World […]
Bangkok (Thailand) – October 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is delighted to announce the opening of a Truefitt & Hill barbershop at its exclusive address on Rajadamri Road in the heart of one of the world’s most enigmatic capital cities. Established in 1805, Truefitt & Hill is the oldest barbershop in the […]
New York City, New York (USA) – October 14, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The World Economic Forum today announces the launch of UpLink, a new, open-source digital platform to foster mass participation from entrepreneurs, community groups and other interested parties or individuals to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. UpLink is the product of a one-year […]
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 […]