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AirAsia launches Free Seats Promotion between 14 - 16 May 2008
AirAsia is offering free seats on its and also on the routes serviced by its long haul low-cost affiliate, AirAsia X. The 3 days offer is available exclusively online at airasia.com between 14 to 16 May 2008 for the travel period of 12 January to 30 April 2009.
Free seats are available from all the airline’s […]
Landmark Report Launched on Maximizing China’s Tourism Potential
With the world’s attention firmly on China (PRC) in the run-up to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has produced a landmark report on how the country’s tourism potential can be maximised.
Endorsed by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), and sponsored by Visa, ‘Realising China’s Tourism Potential, Recommendations for Future […]
AirAsia X launches RMB 100 Promotion for Flights between Kuala Lumpur and Hangzhou
On Tuesday, AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long-haul low-cost airline celebrated 100 days since commencing international flights between Kuala Lumpur and Hangzhou. AirAsia X was the first ASEAN airline to commence direct services on the route with five weekly flights from 4th February 2008.
To commemorate the 100 days celebration, AirAsia X is offering promotional fares starting […]
Karma Opens New Luxury Resort in Bali
Karma Resorts has opened the Karma Kandara, Bali, Indonesia. Set on a dramatic cliff overlooking a private beach club at the tip of Bali’s elevated southern peninsula, the Karma Kandara is not far from one of the island’s most sacred Hindu temples, Uluwatu. It is just 24km from the international airport.
The resort comprises 46 pool […]
China says Tibet to be reopened soon for foreign tourists
Beijing - Tibet would reopen to foreign tourists in the “near future”, an official said today over a month after the Himalayan region was sealed to quell the most violent anti-China protests in two decades.
The first domestic group had arrived on Thursday in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, where monks-led protests took a bloody turn […]
SriLankan Airlines launches New Frequent Flyer Programme
Earlier this month, SriLankan Airlines launched its new frequent flyer programme, ‘FlySmiLes’, which promises a wide range of exciting rewards for passengers of Sri Lanka’s award-winning National Carrier.
The airline’s previous frequent flyer programme, Skywards, ended on 31 March 2008 as SriLankan’s management changed hands.
Manoj Gunawardena, Head of Worldwide Passenger Sales, said, “FlySmiLes will be introducing […]
Grand Hyatt Hotel opens in Guangzhou
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Grand Hyatt in China’s Guangdong Province, the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou.
Situated in Guangzhou’s new central business district – Pearl River New Town, the 375-roomGrand Hyatt Guangzhou is located in one wing of a brand new streamlined twin-tower building. It is one of the first international hotels in Guangzhou […]
