Global Travel News
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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…
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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…
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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),…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Journey into Silence: The Serene Beauty of Nyepi, the Balinese New Year
Bali, Indonesia, January 31, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Bali is renowned for its stunning landscapes and fascinating culture. The Balinese practice their unique form of Hinduism, with rituals of worship…