Singapore Launches Best Grand Prix Photo Competition February 19, 2009
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Photographers who captured the spectacular 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix through their lenses now have a chance to take part in the Singapore Grand Prix Photo Competition by simply submitting their best photographs online.Mr Chang Chee Pey, Director of Brand Management, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “Set against a backdrop of historical monuments and modern iconic buildings, the 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix was a race high on suspense and full of nail-biting moments that provided great photo opportunities. Many race fans were well-equipped with cameras to photograph their favourite teams in action. With this photo competition, we hope to uncover some picture perfect shots that will celebrate the spirit of Formula One in our vibrant and cosmopolitan city even as preparations for this year’s race goes full steam ahead.”
Accor launches Two New Luxury Brands February 18, 2009
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Accor’s luxury brand, Sofitel, is currently implementing an extensive brand revamp and hotel network re-design. The French hospitality group has now expanded the Sofitel lineup with two new brands – SO by Sofitel and Sofitel Legend.Recently Sofitel has eliminated some properties from its portfolio. There were 206 properties in the year 2007, but now, after reassessment, there are 150 properties remaining.Sofitel Legend will be launched as the crème de la crème of the Sofitel brand, offering a collection of luxury properties across the world, redefining living heritage and palace hotels. The line will target high contribution travelers who crave landmark experiences within the world’s greatest cities.
‘Incredible’ India loses lustre as tourists stay away February 17, 2009
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It’s billed as one of the world’s most luxurious and romantic train journeys. An old-world tour of India’s palaces and lakes, all the way to the Taj Mahal.Despite great expectations when it was launched in January, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels train, with $2000 suites and gourmet dining cars, has at times been left languishing in the rail yards as the global economic crisis and the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks put the brakes on India’s tourist boom.
AirAsia X eyes routes to Europe, New Zealand February 13, 2009
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Long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X wants to lease up to five Airbus A340-300s so it can fly to new markets in Europe and New Zealand, its chief executive said on Thursday.”For the right price, we would like to lease five A340-300s, although they are in tight supply,” chief executive Azran Osman Rani told Dow Jones Newswires.”Depending on the availability of the aircraft, we want to move to new markets like Germany, France and New Zealand.”
Indian carriers end low fares February 12, 2009
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Air travellers in India will now have to pay more as major airlines and low-cost carriers (LCCs) alike said they would withdraw their low base fares.According to livemint, Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have decided to stop the low-fare advance purchase schemes, saying the airfares would now be decided by the market.But the regular fares and the fuel surcharge were not being touched, the airlines were quoted saying.
First night grand prix a massive hit with tourists February 11, 2009
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Singapore’s first Formula One Grand Prix, which was held in September, generated far more tourism revenue than initially expected, a government minister said.The event, the sport’s first night race, attracted more than 40,000 foreign visitors and generated S$168 million (A$170 million) in tourism revenue, S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, told parliament. A copy of his remarks was posted on the ministry website late Monday.
$382 million airport has no passengers for three months February 10, 2009
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A $382 million South Korean airport has become a “ghost airport” with not a single passenger in the past three months, officials and a news report said Monday.Yangyang International Airport on the east coast handled its last flight on November 1, the Korea Airport Corporation said.The state firm admitted that last year 146 airport staff served only a daily average of 26 passengers at the seven-year-old airport.
Hotel Jen Hong Kong launches Longer you Stay, Less you Pay Promotion February 9, 2009
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Until 28 February 2009, Hotel Jen Hong Kong is offering guests who book online a special discount on stays of more than one night.The “Longer You stay, The Less You Pay” promotion means that guests will enjoy a 20% discount on their second night and 30% on their third night stay based on the Best Available Rate. Any additional nights over three will also be discounted by 30%.To take advantage of the offer the guests’ stay must be continuous.
Emirates Airlines insists man’s ashes travel as luggage February 6, 2009
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A BRISBANE family is in shock after an airline told the mother she could only take her husband’s ashes to India as checked luggage, contrary to Sikh tradition.Nashater Hayer and her daughter Debbie are scheduled to fly to the Indian state of Punjab on Sunday to throw Kewal Singh Hayer’s ashes into the Kiratpur River, but the airline will not let Mrs Hayer carry the urn with her.Mrs Hayer does not speak much English, but Debbie Hayer said her mother was distraught to find out the airline expected her husband’s remains to travel in the cargo hold, The Courier-Mail reports.
Pattaya – Eastern Thailand February 5, 2009
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In a class of its own, Pattaya is unique as a beach resort with city status. Located a two-hour drive southeast of Bangkok, this once tiny fishing village has developed into a renowned international playground. Colorful and alive with activity, it is unrivalled as a beach resort, offering more attractions in greater profusion than any other single destination in Southeast Asia.Watersports are focused on two main beaches, Pattaya itself, a 3 km stretch of sand a majestic bay, and Jomtien beach, a 6 km largely straight beach situated around the headland from Pattaya.
