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Global Travel News
Jim Thompson Farm Welcomes Guests to Embrace Essence of Isan Culture
Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, January 4, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / As the crisp breeze of winter envelops Thailand, Jim Thompson Farm extends a warm invitation to everyone to partake in the excitement of the annual Jim Thompson Farm…
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UNWTO in Brazil to Begin Work on First Regional Office for Americas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 3, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to…
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Global Travel News
Winners of UNWTO Students League Grand Final Announced
Madrid, Spain, January 2, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2022-2023 UNWTO Students’ League concluded with a celebration of young tourism talent. The Grand Final of the flagship event for supporting students in tourism bought together high School and undergraduate students…
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Global Travel News
Banyan Tree Krabi Achieves Sustainability Badge of Honour
Banyan Tree Krabi has been recognised for its sustainable and environmental practices, becoming the first hotel or resort in the Krabi region to win Silver Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking organisation for the hospitality industry. Following a…
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Global Travel News
Fight or Flight? Coping with Stress in the Airline Sector
During the COVID-19 pandemic, airline employees experienced unprecedented levels of work-related stress and job uncertainty. However, their coping strategies and cultural differences in their responses to work-related stress remain understudied. In a timely recent study, Professor Seongseop (Sam) Kim of…
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Global Travel News
ROUND-UP: Jan. 1-5, 2024
A new currency is being introduced in the Dutch Caribbean and two eastern European countries are set to join the Schengen zone; additionally in this week’s round-up, a setback for Transat in labour negotiations, more measures to limit overcrowding in…
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BIG AND BOLD PLACES TO TRAVEL IN 2024
With 2024 being the first year that the entire world has fully reopened all its borders since the pandemic, there’s no shortage of places to travel. With this in mind, bigger and bolder are trending for 2024, says tour company…
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Destinations
DEFINITELY ‘DUSHI’: Colourful Curaçao’s unquenchable charm
There’s a frequently used word in Papiamentu – “dushi”– which, while hard to precisely translate from the local lingo on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, essentially means positive vibes, beautiful, and the good things in life, all mashed up into…
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Hotels & Resorts
Park Hyatt Marrakech Officially Opens its Doors
Marking the entry of the iconic Park Hyatt brand into Morocco, the new hotel offers discerning guests a distinct experience, combining contemporary and refined luxury with Marrakech’s authenticity and charm. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Park…
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Hotels & Resorts
Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Cambodia Voted One of World Best City Hotels
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, the luxury heritage hotel in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, was recently voted one of the world’s best city hotels by readers of the UK-based Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. The hotel placed No. 24 on the list…
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