Archive for August, 2007
Brunei reorganizing tourism council
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — After some ten years as a tourism unit within the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Brunei tourism will now be elevated to a full-fledged department, within the same Ministry but under a Board of Directors, composed of both government officials and private sector representatives, chaired by the deputy minister […]
Mandarin Oriental changes name of The Oriental, Singapore
The Oriental, Singapore, one of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s award-winning properties, will be renamed Mandarin Oriental, Singapore from 25 September 2007.
Following an extensive refurbishment that began in 2005, which included the redesign of the 527 guestrooms and suites as well as enhancements to all public areas, dining and meeting facilities, the hotel has been re-positioned […]
Record US$110 billion of Global Hotel Transactions Predicted by year-end 2007
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels estimates that US$110 billion worth of global hotel transactions could be completed by the end of 2007. This represents a 52% rise on last year’s record-breaking figure of US$72.5bn, proving that investors’ appetite for the hotel sector remains at an unprecedented high level.
Arthur de Haast, Global CEO, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels […]
AirAsia launches New In-Flight Magazine - Travel 3Sixty
AirAsia has launched a new in-flight magazine called Travel 3Sixty. The inaugural issue made its debut onboard AirAsia flights last week. The glossy 96-page monthly, English travel and lifestyle magazine covers an array of interesting topics about the world of travel, entertainment as well as lifestyle and fashion.
Travel 3Sixty is also a platform to showcase […]
TRAVEL & PACK SMART, WEIGHT YOUR LUGGAGE
Miami Florida: Under the phrase “PACK SMART, WEIGH YOUR LUGGAGE” Balanzza wants travelers to avoid overweight luggage fees at the airport and the inconvenience and embarrassment of having to redistribute belongings at the check-in counter…
After much more scrutiny at the airport check-in counters and the reduction of the weight allowance per luggage, the need for […]
Canberra Celebrates Floriade Festival
This coming September 15 to October 14, Canberra will celebrate Florian’s with an extraordinary theme showcasing a blossoming flower ornaments in a long display of great Australian traditions jam-packed with exciting and lively activities.
This spectacular spring event exhibits a striking setting to a month-long festival themed as: “Australian icons, myths and legends”. Floriade is overflowing […]
The Pain Relief Practice Launches Its New Site
http://www.painrelief.com.sg is launched in August 2007 to focus on providing advanced pain relief treatment like EM signal and Cold Laser technology in Singapore.
As chief physician in charge of The Pain Relief Practice, Dr Terence Tan’s passion for pain relief treatment grew out of his own painful experience.
