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Tourism in Technicolour

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Cartoons might just hold the key to attracting an important new niche in the tourism market, according to a pioneering recent study by Dr Mimi Li and Mr Yuhao Chen of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and their co-authors. With society’s increasing emphasis on family togetherness and…

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Cheers to a Tasty Craft Beer Waikiki Hotel Package in Hawaii

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Honolulu, Hawaii, April 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger and the Maui Brewing Co., on the hotel’s 2nd floor, have unveiled the “Beachcomber Brews Bundle,” Waikīkī’s most refreshing hotel package. The “Beachcomber Brews Bundle” includes up to 25 percent off rooms at Waikiki Beachcomber, waived resort charge and complimentary valet parking (US$75+ value)…

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PolyU Hong Kong to Host Smart Tourism in Greater Bay Area Forum

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, April 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Organised by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in collaboration with its Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre, School of Tourism Management (STM) of Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) and Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), the Smart Tourism in the Greater Bay Area Forum…

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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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