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Former President of Seychelles Named One of Five Ocean Ambassadors

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Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Efforts in Seychelles to protect more of its ocean territory have been given an added boost with the island nation now represented on the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project. Former President James Michel is one of the five ocean ambassadors of the project which is supporting an initiative for Blue Nature Alliance aimed at securing the…

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Green Key Announces New Standard for 2022-2025

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Copenhagen, Denamrk, May 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Green Key is very proud to announce its new criteria and explanatory notes taking effect from 1 January 2022 and valid until 31 December 2025. Green Key International and the Green Key National Operators have been working on the revision of its requirements for the past 1.5 years. The revision has also included a hearing process involving the hotel…

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Empowering Indigenous Communities to Drive Tourism’s Recovery

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Madrid, Spain, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous peoples can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities, and help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on this, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA)…

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Macao’s Tourism Development Committee to Foster Tourism Synergies

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Macao, Macao SAR, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Tourism Development Committee (CDT, on its Portuguese acronym) convened the first Plenary Meeting of 2021 on May 18, presided over by Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government and Committee Chairperson, Lei Wai Nong. Various CDT members raised opinions and suggestions on Macao’s tourism development as…

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Investour Returns to Highlight Power of Investments for Tourism Africa

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Madrid, Spain, May 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The importance of unlocking the potential of investments for growing African tourism was highlighted as leaders from across the sector met virtually for the 2021 edition of INVESTOUR. • For the African Tourism portal , Connecting Africa to the World, go to TourismAfrica.org Held during the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair, the 12th edition of the…

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Former WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara Appointed Chief Special Advisor by Saudi Minister of Tourism

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Ministry of Tourism has announced the appointment of Gloria Guevara Manzo as a Chief Special Advisor at Ministry of Tourism. Gloria is a former Mexican Secretary of Tourism and former CEO and President of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). As a Chief Special Advisor to the Minister of Tourism, Gloria will utilize her experience of…

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St. Regis Makes Glamorous Debut on Dubai’s Iconic Palm Jumeirah Island

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Dubai, UAE, may 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated debut of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm. Heralding the storied heritage and celebrated traditions of St. Regis, this hotel joins a dynamic global portfolio and brings the brand’s signature hallmarks of bespoke service…

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Alma Lauded as Vietnam’s Top Luxury Family Resort

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Cam Ranh, Vietnam, May 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Alma, a 30-hectare beachfront resort with 14 dining outlets and a cascade of 12 swimming pools, has been recognized as the leading luxury family resort in Vietnam by this year’s Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Based in New York City, the global awards are in their 13 th year and assess more than 10,000 luxury goods and services in 400 categories from 60…

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AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea Inviting to Refined Island Escape

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Maui, Hawaii, May 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea officially opens its doors today as the newest hotel and the first property in the Hawaiian Islands for the design-driven AC Hotels lifestyle brand. Part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, the hotel marks a significant milestone in delivering an effortless travel experience that strikes the perfect…

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MARTINIQUE MAGNIFIQUE

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Martinique conducted its first virtual travel exhibition this week (concluding today) with a global travel trade audience, including Canadians, tuning in to learn the latest from the French Caribbean island, dubbed the “Isle of Flowers.” In a nod to the destination’s popularity with Canadians, particularly Quebecois, Air Canada contributed as one of the sponsors. The event presented various…

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