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Pullman Debuts in Khao Lak Thailand

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Khao Lak, Thailand, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Located on Bang Muang Beach on the northern tip of the renowned Phang Nga province of Thailand, Pullman Khao Lak Resort is now open, offering travelers an energizing destination to recharge and reconnect. The stylish resort is enriched by the vibrant local culture, taking influence from Takua Pa Old Town and its Sino-Portuguese design.

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HEART’S DELIGHT: Mississippi River Country comes calling

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Perhaps it’s no surprise that Lyn Pilch is sending “virtual hugs” to Canada – after all, the managing director of the Mississippi River Country (MRC) marketing collective is calling from “The Heart of America.” Comprised of 10 states connected by the “thread of the Mississippi River” – from Minnesota in the north to Louisiana in the south – the organization has been around since 1988…

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STRANGE BUT TRUE: Tales of the weird and wacky

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From a hand-grenade shaped sex toy to a unique pair of wedding crashers and a host of unexpected animal encounters, here’s a wee collection of weirdness and oddball news from around the world this week: WAS IT GOOD FOR YOU TOO? A German police bomb squad called to investigate a suspected hand grenade in a Bavarian forest determined that the object actually was a rubber sex toy.

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UNWTO and Google Partner to Restart of African Tourism

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Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to advance its commitment to the African tourism sector by partnering with Google to help destinations gain expert insights into data management and digital marketing. In a special capacity building event, researchers and marketing professionals from 20 African National Tourism Organizations (NTOs)…

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Tourism Leaders Uniting to Restart Safe Travel at WTTC Global Summit

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Cancun, Mexico, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading private and public sector Travel & Tourism leaders took a united stand to safely restart international travel at the closure of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit. • Read all the latest WTTC News and Updates here. They used the prestigious forum to share their experiences from the last 12 devastating months…

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Luxury Getaway The Resort Villa to Re-Open Soon in Rayong

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Rayong, Thailand, April 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Resort Villa, three times winner of the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award, is opening its doors to the public again in mid-2021. After an extensive renovation to meet the challenges of present-day tourism and Covid 19, the resort is offering its unique facilities and activities especially for guests living in Thailand. The story of this haven…

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PATA Appoints Liz Ortiguera as its Next CEO

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Bangkok, Thailand, April 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Ortiguera as its next Chief Executive Officer effective May 17, 2021, succeeding Dr. Mario Hardy who will finish his term at the end of May. The announcement was made at the Association’s Board Meeting held earlier today. PATA Chair Soon-Hwa Wong said…

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Peralada Brings New Dimension to Costa Brava for Golfers

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Peralada, Girona, Spain, April 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hotel Peralada Wine Spa and Golf is offering the country house feel to its five-star resort for visitors in 2021. Located in the north of the stunning region, the resort boasts an excellent par-71 course, which hosted the 1995 Catalonia Open and a sumptuous spa facility, famous for its wine spa treatment as well as a huge variety of luxuries.

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Slumber Party Hostels Has Successfully Acquired Bodega Hostels

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Bangkok, Thailand, April 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Collective Hospitality (CH), the owner and operator of Slumber Party Hostels (SHG), Path and Socialtel brands, has successfully acquired Bodega Hostels to become the largest hostel company in South East Asia and fourth largest globally, with 25 properties and more than 2,500 beds across Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia. Established in 2012…

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WTTC Launches Initiative to Support Women in Travel and Tourism

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Cancun, Mexico, April 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The world’s leading travel and tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in leadership roles in an announcement before the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Cancun Declaration adopted by more than 100 companies, industry associations and destinations. Leaders from the private and public sectors and…

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