Archive for January, 2009

AirAsia launches Daily Flights between Bangkok and Bali

AirAsia has launched direct daily flights to Bali from Bangkok. The route which opened for bookings in December strengthens AirAsia’s rapidly growing network in the region. The low cost airline also launched flights on Tuesday between Guangzhou, China and Bangkok. Both routes are operated by Thai AirAsia, an associate of the AirAsia group. To celebrate [...]

Thailand Tourism Board approves new tourism measures

In an attempt to shore up Thailand’s battered tourism industry, the Thai Cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to support the sector by waiving visa fees for foreign tourists for three months. Deputy government spokesman Putthipong Punnakan said measures the measures would cause the government to lose Bt800 million in tourism revenue. Moreover, Airports of Thailand [...]

Tiger Airways gets it first A319

Tiger Airways’, on of the largest budget airline in Asia gets its first Airbus A319 aircraft. The Airbus A319 arrived in Singapore on Monday evening straight from the factory in Hamburg Germany. Rosalynn Tay, the managing director of Tiger Airways Singapore said, “I am so excited about growing our fleet. With more planes we are [...]

HongKong, Macao and Taiwan stays attractive for travelers

Outbound travel to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao remains popular with mainland travelers during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday season, an online survey has showed. About 11 percent of people polled in an online survey released by market research firm Nielsen during the weekend picked overseas travel destinations over domestic ones for the coming vacation, [...]

Cebu Pacific offers ZERO fare for Asian flights; Adds more flights to Shanghai, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur

Cebuy Pacific starts the year right with zero fare promotion for most of our international routes from Clark, Cebu, Manila, and Davao hubs. Take the opportunity to travel to our neighboring Asian destinations! We’ve allocated more than 70,000 seats for the international seat sale. This includes CEB’s flights to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong [...]

Pan Pacific Hotels launches SuperSaver Promotion

Until 15 February 2009, Pan Pacific guests will receive 15% savings off the Best Available Rate (BAR) when they book any Pan Pacific hotel or resort in Asia and North America. Valid for stays until 31 May 2009, the SuperSaver promotion offers even greater value with a late checkout extended to all guests. Kevin Croley, [...]

Bermuda’s Only Ultra-Casual Resort Offers Bermuda’s Best Resort Value

Bermuda’s only ultra-casual resort, provides the most spectacular seascapes from an eco-friendly setting with fabulous cuisine and water sports galore. Opening April 1 for its fifth year, 9 Beaches joins Bermuda in celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2009 and offers 9 reasons to visit: Bermuda’s Only Ultra-casual Resort – Yes, Bermuda is still a sophisticated [...]