Indonesia Travel 01: July 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011

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1/8/2011 New World Completes Rosewood Purchase; Expansion Planned.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-RosewoodHotels.shtml

1/8/2011 Korean Air Orders Ten CS300s.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-KoreanAir.shtml

1/8/2011 Reservations Open for World Gourmet Festival in Bangkok.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-WorldGourmetFestival.shtml

1/8/2011 All 48 Rugby World Cup 2011 Matches to be Produced in HD.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-RugbyWorldCup.shtml

1/8/2011 Qatar Airways to Increase Flights to Dubai.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-QatarAirways.shtml

1/8/2011 Hyatt Regency to Open in Sochi in 2013.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-HotelinSochi.shtml

1/8/2011 PAL Launches Fly Asia Pass.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-PhilippineAirlines.shtml

1/8/2011 Jet Airways Enhances Inflight Service between Hong Kong and Mumbai.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-JetAirways.shtml

1/8/2011 JAL Subsidiary Strengthens Partnership with Mitsubishi Logistics.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-JAL.shtml

1/8/2011 Etihad Airways Launches Ramadan Promotion.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/18-EtihadAirways.shtml

29/7/2011 Grace Hotels Expands into Asia with Acquisition of Beijing Hotel.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-GraceHotels.shtml

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Friday, July 29, 2011

Asia travel news

The Fifth Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo 2011 Kicks Off

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 08:23 PM PDT

Sheraton sets another standard in Nha Trang

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 02:16 AM PDT

Thursday, July 28, 2011

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Friday, 29 July 2011. News from last night Asia time and today.

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29/7/2011 Grace Hotels Expands into Asia with Acquisition of Beijing Hotel.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-GraceHotels.shtml

29/7/2011 Akatsuki Resort Samui Opens with US$2,000-night Promotion.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-AkatsukiSamui.shtml

29/7/2011 Alliance Airlines Expanding Adelaide Operations.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-AllianceAirlines.shtml

29/7/2011 Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Kolkata, India.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-QatarAirways.shtml

29/7/2011 KLM to Enhance Economy Class with à la Carte Meals.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-KLMMeals.shtml

29/7/2011 AirAsia X to Increase Flights between Australia and KL.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-AirAsiaX.shtml

29/7/2011 IATA Reports Global Airline Traffic for June 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-AirlineTraffic.shtml

29/7/2011 Visa Spending @ THB 7 billion in 1st Month of Thailand Grand Sale.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-ShoppinginBangkok.shtml

29/7/2011 Explore Myanmar with Road to Mandalay Cruises in August and
September.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-RoadtoMandalay.shtml

29/7/2011 High Fuel Costs Hit SIA's Q1 2011 Results.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-SingaporeAirlines.shtml

29/7/2011 Corporate Travel Volume Grows 8.8% in June 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-PegasusSolutions.shtml

29/7/2011 AirAsia X Partners British FCO to offer Chevening Scholarships to
Malaysians.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-CheveningScholarships.shtml

29/7/2011 Star Alliance Launches iPhone App.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-iPhoneApp.shtml

29/7/2011 EVA Enhances Inflight Connectivity with ARINC's GLOBALink.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/297-EVAAirways.shtml

28/7/2011 Etihad Airways Launches ex-Bangkok Promotion.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-EtihadPromotion.shtml

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Budget Hotels in Singapore - Cheap Hotels in Singapore

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 07:07 PM PDT

Budget Hotels in Singapore - Cheap Hotels in Singapore

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Thursday, 28 July 2011. News from last night Asia time and today.

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28/7/2011 Etihad Airways Launches ex-Bangkok Promotion.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-EtihadPromotion.shtml

28/7/2011 ANA's First Commercial 787 Flight to be to Hong Kong.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-787Dreamliner.shtml

28/7/2011 Occupancy Rates in Bangkok Hotels Up 26% year-to-May 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-HotelsinBangkok.shtml

28/7/2011 IHG Appoints New CFO.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-IHG.shtml

28/7/2011 Nikki Beach Asia's New Director of Marketing and Special Events.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-NikkiBeach.shtml

28/7/2011 Air Pacific Adopts Amadeus Altéa Customer Management Solution.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-AirPacific.shtml

28/7/2011 Lufthansa Orders 30 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-Lufthansa.shtml

28/7/2011 Papua New Guinea to Host 2011 Oceania Cup.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-OceaniaCup.shtml

28/7/2011 Travel Agents Now Testing Sabre's Airline Merchandising Solution.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-Sabre.shtml

28/7/2011 Jumeirah Strengthens Sales and Marketing Team in Europe.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-JumeirahHotels.shtml

28/7/2011 Four Seasons Chiang Mai and Chef McDang to Host Charity Dinner.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-ChefMcDang.shtml

28/7/2011 Sands China Appoints Edward M. Tracy as President and CEO.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-SandsChina.shtml

28/7/2011 IATA Opens Expanded MENA Office in Amman.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/287-IATAJordan.shtml

27/7/2011 Best Western Opens Hotel in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-BestWestern.shtml

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

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27/7/2011 Best Western Opens Hotel in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-BestWestern.shtml

27/7/2011 Hong Kong Visitor Arrivals in June and H1 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-HongKongVisitorArrivals.shtml

27/7/2011 Asia Pacific Airlines Traffic Results from June 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-AsiaPacificAirlines.shtml

27/7/2011 IHG Revises and Extends 130-Hotel Management Contract with HPT.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-InterContinental.shtml

27/7/2011 Khiri Travel to Open Office in Myanmar.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-KhiriTravel.shtml

27/7/2011 IHG Opens Holiday Inn Bogota-Airport.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-HotelinBogota.shtml

27/7/2011 Munich Airport Welcomes Planning Approval for Third Runway.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-MunichAirport.shtml

27/7/2011 Hawaiian Airlines Sydney-Honolulu Flights to go Daily Year-Round.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-HawaiianAirlines.shtml

27/7/2011 IAG Signs Firm Order for Eight Airbus A330-300s.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-IAG.shtml

27/7/2011 Study into Producing Renewable Jet Fuels from Sugarcane.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-Sugarcane.shtml

27/7/2011 British Airways Celebrates 'One Year to Go'.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-BritishAirways.shtml

27/7/2011 Kiridara Luang Prabang Launches Travel Industry Promotion.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-Kiridara.shtml

27/7/2011 Eurostar Opens Ticket Sales on Direct Ski Services to French Alps.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-EurostarSki.shtml

27/7/2011 Travelport Signs New Full Content Agreement with Frontier
Airlines.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-FrontierAirlines.shtml

27/7/2011 Wyndham Rebrands Los Angeles International Airport Hotel.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-LosAngelesHotel.shtml

27/7/2011 Starwood to Increase Number of Spas @ Sheraton and Westin Hotels.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/277-Spas.shtml

26/7/2011 Dusit to Open Resort in the Maldives.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-DusitMaldives.shtml

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Dusit to Open Resort in the Maldives

Posted: 25 Jul 2011 08:07 PM PDT

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Dusit is to open its first ever resort in the Maldives later this year.

The Dusit Thani Maldives, Mudhdhoo Island, Baa Atoll, is located on Mudhdhoo Island, Northwest of Malé.

The resort, scheduled to open in mid-December, will feature 46 Beach Villas; two Beach Houses; 30 Water Villas; 20 Ocean Villas and two Ocean Houses, with extensive facilities including a 50-metre swimming pool and pool bar; over-water and grill restaurants; tree top spa; tennis courts; dive centre and extensive water activities in and around the resort.

The resort is also within 40 minutes travelling time via sea plane from Malé, and 10 minutes by speedboat from the new domestic airport.

Mr Chanin Donavanik, Chief Executive Officer of Dusit International said, “This new project is our first foray into the Maldives, arguably one of the most beautiful destinations on earth. This is a very exciting addition to our growing portfolio and represents a great milestone for the Dusit brand. Dusit Thani will combine the rich flavour of Thai hospitality with the stunning tropical beauty of the Maldives.”

A total investment of some US$77,000,000 has been committed to this project with Dusit International as the majority shareholder.

Monday, July 25, 2011

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26/7/2011 Dusit to Open Resort in the Maldives.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-DusitMaldives.shtml

26/7/2011 Etihad to Launch Cargo Flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-AlmatyCargo.shtml

26/7/2011 Singapore Airlines to Increase Flights to Jakarta.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-SingaporeAirlines.shtml

26/7/2011 Jay Krishnan Joins Boeing as Communications Director - SEA.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-Boeing.shtml

26/7/2011 STR Reports Latest Global Hotel Performance in June 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-HotelPerformance.shtml

26/7/2011 Wyndham Opens New Ramada Hotel in Beijing.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-RamadaHotel.shtml

26/7/2011 China Hotel Industry Study 2011 Report.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-ChinaHotels.shtml

26/7/2011 Nigel Fisher Appointed GM of Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-FoshanHotel.shtml

26/7/2011 TAM Airlines to Extend Inflight GSM and WiFi Services.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-TAMAirlines.shtml

26/7/2011 Marc Hediger Appointed CEO of Lanson Place.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-LansonPlace.shtml

26/7/2011 Executive Appointments @ Anantara.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/267-Anantara.shtml

25/7/2011 Hong Kong Airport Reports June 2011 Traffic.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-HongKongAirport.shtml

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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 08:33 PM PDT

Tourism evolution

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 08:22 PM PDT

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During the 1980s, when on survival training in the wildernesses of Pakistan, Nepal and Kenya, conducted by the Adventure Foundation of Pakistan, I defined it as: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing behind but footprints.”

In the mid-nineties, due to an upsurge in the awareness of the negative effects of mass tourism on previously sheltered local communities, I added to the definition: “… and ‘adding’ value to the locals as compensation for breaching their privacy and stealing a look into their cultures and lifestyle.”

Now it has been redefined as “visiting natural areas with the objectives of learning, studying or participating in activities that do not negatively affect the environment; whilst protecting and empowering the local community socially and economically.”

Holding true to my current definition, I embarked on my recent journey to the east coast of Thailand, a place thriving on ecotourism. My destination was the Faasai Eco Resort — which would be the base of my eco travels in the serene location of Kung Wiman Peninsula.

Welcoming me upon my arrival was the owner of the resort, who volunteered to take me on a tour of the resort. We walked through a veritable jungle, the backyard of the resort; a result of the owner’s careful planning.

The place appealed to me so much that after a quick nap I was back in the forest exploring the abundant variety of fruit trees and its spice garden, and I also managed to stumble upon a mineral water lagoon. Surrounded by the wilderness I could hear the gushing stream which flows with plenty of fish; a fact that also makes it a haven for a large variety of birds. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of peace — I felt at one with Mother Nature, as clichéd as that may sound.

While surveying the area we also visited a neighbouring orchard, where trees were laden with longan (dragon eye fruit), jack fruit, pineapple and durian. Chanthburi is the renowned capital of durian, the king of fruits in South East Asia which is also well known for its foul smell, quite like that of gym socks after you have sweated it out, unfortunately.

The resort was filled with eco-friendly surprises on the inside, too. Instead of taking a dip in a regular chlorinated pool, you shall find yourself wading in a mineral-rich pool of water fed by an underground spring.

The resort also boasts of a leisure forest trail which takes you over a hill to a secluded beach. On the sublime beach with a rocky shoreline, away from the hustle and bustle I had left far behind, I felt truly blessed.

Overcome by a feeling of fulfillment, a thought crossed my mind: “Would this place ever be the same if more and more people started visiting it and interfering with its unspoiled beauty?”

Awakening me the next morning was the sound of nature — the chirping of birds and the pitter-patter of a drizzle. I hit the road once again sustained by a wholesome meal of cereal and coconut juice. We drove a few kilometres from the Resort to Hua Laem Fishing Village, located at the foothills of the Cardamom Mountains, to observe the local fishing community. This was an opportunity to experience a simple lifestyle where people sustain themselves from the natural offerings of the sea.

Confirming my worst fears, I was informed that owing to the increasing number of visitors the fishermen had started supplementing their insufficient income by offering tourists accommodation at their homes. Some of the locals had also attempted to improve their sanitary facilities to cater to the tourists — a deathblow to the rural lifestyle. Disturbed by this trend that altered the natural order of things, I turned and distracted myself with the beautiful view of the nearby White Water Lake.

For my third and final day at the resort, on a quest to extract the ultimate from my eco-travel experience, I travelled deeper into the forest. I start my expedition by driving for an hour and a half to the Khao Chamao National Park. The museum at the entrance has an interesting display of forest ecology and wildlife within the park area — a great way of getting acquainted with the wildlife within the park.

The Park is divided by its two primary features; the main topography which includes the Khao Chamao forests and the Yad Khao Pan Tee, standing at a daunting height of 1024 metres. The fertile, moist, evergreen forest features many natural attractions; a large variety of trees, natives of the area, waterfalls and caves. The area along the Prasae River is a sanctuary for wildlife, home to all sorts of mammals, amphibians and reptiles. If you’re lucky, you can catch glimpses of elephants, crown gibbons, sea cows, barking deer and a wide variety of bird species.

This is the true feel of eco-tourism, the passion for which brought me to this place. It is an opportunity to be in sync with nature; to admire its beauty without tainting it; to appreciate its offerings without spoiling it and to cater to the survival of its inhabitants without contaminating it.

Today, however, this new buzzword has attracted many people; some wanting to contribute to ‘green’ travel and some wanting to make a quick buck off it. To ensure that you are in for a good eco-travel experience always be sure to distinguish ‘green’ tourist traps from the genuinely eco-friendly ones. Thankfully, there are still some people out there who are genuinely concerned for the future of healthy tourism, tourism that depends on sustainability and preservation.

Tourism Malaysia entices Pinoys

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 07:57 PM PDT

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MALAYSIA-Tourism Malaysia recently held the second "Tara na sa Malaysia!" Travel Fair participated in by several state tourism boards, partner airlines and travel agencies offering amazing deals and packages created especially for Filipino travelers.

The travel fair, which ran from July 15-17, presented several high-spirited cultural performances, food demonstrations, as well as affordable packages of tours and other activities to mall-goers.

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"The 'Tara na sa Malaysia!' Travel fair is more than just to showcase what Malaysia has in store for visitors from all over the world. Through this, we are personally inviting all Filipinos to come and visit Malaysia and explore its natural wonders, take part in colorful festivals, indulge in authentic Malay cuisine and experience a country that's truly Asia," said His Excellency Dato Seri Dr. Ibrahim Saad, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines.

With the help of its partner travel agencies, Tourism Malaysia also created and introduced the 2011 Malaysia Holiday Packages brochure to further encourage Filipinos to visit Malaysia and experience all its wonders. Valid for travel until December 31, 2011, the packages include land arrangements to feature destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Putrajaya, Malacca, Penang, various exciting theme parks, and the upcoming Malaysia MotoGP.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

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25/7/2011 Hong Kong Airport Reports June 2011 Traffic.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-HongKongAirport.shtml

25/7/2011 Garuda to Increase Singapore Flights; Launches Promotion.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-GarudaIndonesia.shtml

25/7/2011 U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Highest RevPAR Since August 2008.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-RevPAR.shtml

25/7/2011 Jack Anderson Joins Crystal Cruises as SVP - Marketing and Sales.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-CrystalCruises.shtml

25/7/2011 Philippine Airlines Earns US$72.5m in 2011.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-PhilippineAirlines.shtml

25/7/2011 Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of 5th Boeing 777-200LR.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-EthiopianAirlines.shtml

25/7/2011 Singapore Airlines Partners Tourism Queensland.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-SingaporeAirlines.shtml

25/7/2011 Etihad Increases Services to Khartoum, Sudan.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-EtihadAirways.shtml

25/7/2011 Buy Two Nights Get Three @ Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-MandarinOriental.shtml

25/7/2011 Hyatt Regency in Kansas to Rebrand as a Sheraton.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/257-KansasHotel.shtml

22/7/2011 SIA's New Low Cost Airline to Use Boeing 777-200 Aircraft.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/227-SingaporeAirlines.shtml

21/7/2011 ANA and AirAsia to form AirAsia Japan.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news11/217-AirAsiaJapan.shtml

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Mumbai India Offers Up A Range Of Intriguing Sightseeing Options

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 08:14 PM PDT

Mumbai India Offers Up A Range Of Intriguing Sightseeing Options

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Asia Travel Blog

Healthcare in India and Medical Tourism In India

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 10:59 PM PDT

Healthcare in India and Medical Tourism In India

Asia travel news

Pop singer My Linh becomes Korean tourism ambassador

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 07:28 PM PDT

Friday, July 22, 2011

Asia travel news

ITB Asia 2011 floor space sold out in record time
Da Nang resort real estate market heating up
Bay Hotel Singapore to Open Q3 2011

ITB Asia 2011 floor space sold out in record time

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 01:22 AM PDT

Da Nang resort real estate market heating up

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 01:16 AM PDT

Bay Hotel Singapore to Open Q3 2011

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 12:11 AM PDT

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SINGAPOR-The Bay Hotel Singapore is scheduled to open in the third quarter this year.The hotel is located on Telok Blangah Road, close to Sentosa and its many attractions like Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios.

With the CBD and the Alexandra business belt just minutes away, Vivocity across the road and the Harbour front transportation hub at its doorstep, where the Northeast MRT line, Sentosa Monorail and bus terminal meet, the hotel is well suited to business and leisure travellers alike.

Occupying a total area of 21,168 square feet, this 11-storey hotel is a 333-room property sporting a diamante-inspired façade.

The Bay Hotel consists of 42 standard rooms, 278 deluxe rooms, 7 executive rooms and 6 suites. Every room is equipped with panoramic bay windows to offer views of Sentosa or Mount Faber.

The hotel has 3 F&B outlets. Rumah Rasa, the all-day dining venue, serves up the exotic halal flavours of a pan-Indonesia cuisine as well as breakfast and European fare. The Lobby Lounge is an ideal place to regroup over drinks and a view of the lush canopy of Mount Faber. Propeller Tapas Bar & Grill on the 11th floor pairs Mediterranean tapas, grills and cocktails served from behind an impressive show kitchen.

Other amenities include a swimming pool, gym, business services, baby-sitting services, free rental of DVD player, X-Box, Play Station and Wii.

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22/7/2011 STR Reports Global Hotel Pipelines for June 2011.
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22/7/2011 Turkish Airlines Reopens Lounge @ Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
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22/7/2011 Air China Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 777-300ER.
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22/7/2011 Bay Hotel Singapore to Open Q3 2011.
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22/7/2011 Boeing Delivers First 737 With Performance Improvement Engines.
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21/7/2011 Korean Air's Second A380 to Fly to New York.
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Turkish Airlines flies to HCMC daily
Ascott Signs Citadines Serviced Residence in Bangalore, India
Vietnam's airlines expanding international air routes

Turkish Airlines flies to HCMC daily

Posted: 20 Jul 2011 11:39 PM PDT

Ascott Signs Citadines Serviced Residence in Bangalore, India

Posted: 20 Jul 2011 09:13 PM PDT

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INDIA-Ascott has secured a 96-unit serviced residence in Bangalore through a lease agreement.Ascott will rebrand the property as the Citadines Richmond Bangalore and operate it from 1 August 2011. The property will be Ascott's first to open in India.

Citadines Richmond Bangalore is located along the well-known Richmond Road in the Central Business District. The property is also close to prominent high street retail destinations such as Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road and Brigade Road. Many Grade-A office developments and other commercial establishments are also in the vicinity.

Citadines Richmond Bangalore will offer a mix of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment will come with a fully-equipped kitchen, en-suite bathrooms, separate work and living areas as well as modern amenities.

Residents will be able to relax at the swimming pool and the pool-side café or work out in the gymnasium.

Besides Citadines Richmond Bangalore, Ascott has six other properties with more than 1,300 apartment units under development in India. The six properties are located in Ahmadabad, Bangalore (two properties), Chennai (two properties) and Hyderabad. Of the six properties, Somerset Greenways Chennai, is scheduled to open later this year while the remaining five properties are scheduled to open progressively in the next three years. In Bangalore, with the addition of Citadines Richmond Bangalore, Ascott will have three properties with over 500 apartment units.

Mr Ronald Tay, Ascott's Chief Investment Officer who oversees the company's business in India, said, “Given the strength of the IT sector in India, it is timely for us to deepen our presence in Bangalore, which has been touted as the Silicon Valley of India. Due to the lack of international quality serviced residences in Bangalore, Citadines Richmond Bangalore is well-positioned to cater to the rising demand. Citadines Richmond Bangalore, Ascott‟s first property in India, will offer independent travelers the comfort of home in a world- class serviced residence and the flexibility to choose the services they require to create their own stay experience.”

Vietnam's airlines expanding international air routes

Posted: 20 Jul 2011 08:50 PM PDT

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According to Vo Huy Cuong, Head of the Air Transport Division of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), to date, more than 40 international airlines have provided flights to Vietnam, while Vietnam only has one carrier – Vietnam Airlines – which is capable to provide international flights.

However, the situation will change soon when domestic air carriers are planning to fly internationally.

Opening direct air routes to UK, US

Vietnam Airlines has said that after a preparation period, the air carrier has completed necessary procedures to open the direct air route to the UK, scheduled for the last months of the year.

If this comes true, this will be its fourth direct air route to Europe. The other three include the ones from Hanoi/HCM City to Moscow (Russia), to Paris (France) and Frankfurt (Germany).

The destination for Vietnam Airlines in the UK is Gatwick airport, located 46 kilometers south of London, which is listed among the 10 biggest airports in the world. As such, Vietnam Airlines will be the first and the only air carrier which develops the direct route between Vietnam and the UK. It is expected that Vietnam Airlines will provide four flights a week with Boeing 777, while the number of flights would increase to seven per week from 2014.

According to TransViet, the official booking agent of many international airlines in Vietnam, about 10 international airlines are developing the air route between Vietnam and the UK. There have been not many sale promotion campaigns applied to the air route, but the air tickets are really competitive.

The airlines which have become familiar on the route from Vietnam to the UK are British Airways, Polish LOT, Thai Airways, and Singapore Airline. However, all the airlines arrange one point of transit in their itineraries. Meanwhile, Emirates Airlines set two points of transit in Bangkok and Dubai.

The US is really considered an important market for Vietnam Airlines. In the latest news, the Federal Aviation Administration FAA will test the flight safety monitoring capability in accordance with IASA International Air & Shipping Association. If CAAV can meet the requirements of the test, the official assessment will be carried out later, which allows the authority to grant licenses to Vietnam Airlines to open direct flights to the US.

In the first period of providing direct flights to the US, Vietnam Airlines foresees that it would incur the loss of 20 million dollars a year, the highest loss level in comparison with other international air routes.

CAAV has said that Vietnam is determined to open the direct air route to the US, not only aiming to a commercial purpose, but also aiming to polish the brand, because the US is considered the hardest market in the world.

In order to mark one’s name in the world’s aviation map, a nation has to successfully invite the US’ airlines to open air routes to the countries, while the countries have to have the airlines capable to provide flights to the US.

The aviation agreement between Vietnam and the US was inked 10 years ago, but to date, only the US has had airlines opening air routes to Vietnam. In 2007, Vietnam Airlines asked the US authorities to grant license to provide flights from HCM City to Los Angeles in California. However, the air carrier later had to withdraw, because CAAV was not ready for the flight safety monitoring capability test.

Other airlines plan to fly soon

In the past, Pacific Airlines (now Jetstar Pacific) once provided flights to Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan. However, the air carrier has stopped providing flights to the destinations when it was restructured.

However, the budget airline now attempts to resume the flights to Taiwan.

Among private airlines, VietJet Air is the only air carrier which has the right to provide international flights when it has the legal capital of 500 billion dong. However, the airline has not become operational yet.

In a recent statement, General Director of Indochina Airlines, Ha Dung said that the airline plans to raise the legal capital to 500 billion dong in order to obtain the right to fly internationally.

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21/7/2011 Korean Air's Second A380 to Fly to New York.
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21/7/2011 Ascott Signs Citadines Serviced Residence in Bangalore, India.
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21/7/2011 Banyan Tree Spa Opens @ Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
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21/7/2011 American Airlines to Order 460 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft.
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21/7/2011 Novotel Suvarnabhumi Launches Flexi Meal Service.
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21/7/2011 Singapore Promotes Events with TicketCube on Orchard Road.
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21/7/2011 Booth Space @ ITB Asia 2011 Sold Out.
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21/7/2011 Bali Hotels Establish Green Team.
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21/7/2011 Priority Club Rewards Launches App for Windows Phones.
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21/7/2011 Carlson Signs New Agreement with Pegasus Solutions.
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21/7/2011 Eurostar Reports Strong H1 2011 Growth.
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21/7/2011 Paul Gregorowitsch Strengthens airberlin's Executive Board.
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21/7/2011 Malaysia Airlines Chairman Announces Retirement.
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21/7/2011 Independence Hotel in Sihanoukville Joins Sterling.
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21/7/2011 Urip Wiedodo Joins Hansar Samui as Director of Operations.
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21/7/2011 ExecuJet Australasia Obtains BARS Accreditation.
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21/7/2011 InterContinental Grand Stanford HK Appoints New Director of HR.
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20/7/2011 Hyatt Opens Hotel in Guiyang, China.
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