-
Global Travel News
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 fuel Joyned’s mission to become a global growth engine for…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
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 hospitality workforce, according to Professor Seongseop (Sam) Kim of the…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
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 courtesy of special guest, American Idol winner (and Alabaman) Taylor…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
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 and cleansing structured by their lunar calendar, the Saka. Their…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Reopens Historic Heritage Wing
Ha Noi, Vietnam, January 30, 2024 / TOP25HOTELS / Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic luxury hotel in the Vietnamese capital, has opened a new chapter in its storied 123-year history with the relaunch of its historic Heritage Wing following…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
The Prince Theatre Heritage Stay Revamped as Enchanting Event Space
Bangkok, Thailand, January 30, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Prince Theatre Heritage Stay, Bangkok’s beloved historical gem, is proud to announce the grand reopening of its iconic cinema room & box office bar, now transformed into a versatile event space.…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
PolyU Develops First Platform for Tourism Demand Forecasts across Greater Bay Area
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, January 28, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Total international visitor arrivals to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are forecasted to recover to the pre-pandemic level at close to 130 million by the end of 2024, and…
Read More » -
Events
Thailand Number One ASEAN Destination for International Tourist Arrivals
Vientiane, Lao PDR, January 27, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism ministers from the 10 ASEAN member states met at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and agreed to enhance the region’s global competitiveness by promoting high-quality,…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
ROUND-UP: Jan. 23-27, 2024
Forbes named its best Canadian employers for 2024 – find out which travel companies made the list; other Round-Up highlights include five new planes for WestJet, the launch of Lynx summer service from Montreal to L.A., a sales booking record…
Read More » -
Global Travel News
Gran Meliá Opens Its First Hotel in Barcelona: Torre Melina
Madrid, Spain, January 27, 2024 / TOP25HOTELS / After a complete renovation, and surrounded by 25,000 square metres of gardens, the hotel chain kicks off 2024 by restoring the splendour of one of Barcelona’s most iconic hotels. Designed by architect…
Read More »