Archive for June, 2009

Singapore records double digit drop in May 2009 tourist arrivals

Singapore recorded a double digit decline of 13 percent in tourist arrivals last month compared to a year ago. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said today about 730,000 visitors came to the city-state last month compared to the 834,000 in May 2008. In its monthly update on tourism performance in the Republic, STB said visitor [...]

Cebu Pacific now offers Catanduanes Flights

Cebu Pacific (CEB) now flies to Virac Catanduanes on a daily basis.  The airline began its daily Manila-Virac service a week ago, adding three more flights to its previous four-times weekly schedule. It likewise increased its Manila-Naga flights to twice daily – from 10 times weekly. “This is proof of our commitment to make Philippine [...]

GotoBus Expands Online Travel Service to Include Australia Sightseeing Tours

GotoBus.com, the leading online ticketing company for intercity bus travel and bus tours, has recently expanded its services to include Australia sightseeing tours. The company now offers over 100 sightseeing tours and activities in nine cities: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Throughout the company’s history, GotoBus has continually diversified [...]

AirAsia Partnership with Oakland Raiders set to boost brand globally

For 7 years now, we have conquered the skies. For 50 years, they’ve conquered the gridiron. Today, both stand together in unison, the start of an awesome winning combination. AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost carrier and Oakland Raiders, three-time National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl champions, officially announced a winning partnership at the Low Cost [...]

Ascott Marks 25th Anniversary With Over 25 Community Initiatives Worldwide

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Group Limited (Ascott), marks 25 successful years as the top international serviced residence owner-operator with over 25 community initiatives worldwide. These activities range from supporting the educational needs of underprivileged children to funding their medical treatment. Turning 25 this year, Ascott pioneered the serviced residence concept with [...]

Zest Air undershoots Caticlan Airport Runway AGAIN!

After almost six months, Zest Air undershoots Caticlan airport runway again. According to ABS-CBN News – (the Philippines largest news network) – Thirty-two flights to Caticlan Airport were cancelled today after a Zest Air (formerly Asian Spirit) flight overshot a runway yesterday morning. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended flights to Caticlan [...]

Fishing, Camping, Backpacking Allow Families To Play Together On a Budget

Summer is a time to hop in the car and enjoy the great outdoors and fun activities. LeaseTrader.com today announced results from its Summertime Vehicle Recreation Survey, where more than 1,500 people took part in the company’s online poll to report what they’re driving and doing this summer. The majority of people are opting for [...]