| October 2005 |
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Thailand - Tastes of adventure
In three days we've travelled back in time 28 million years, escaped
unscathed from one of Asia's most terrifying bars, and discovered the
delights of having a butler. |
From Dubai to Australia
Researchers from the Center for International Corporate Governance Research
at Victoria University (VU) in
Australia have been to
Dubai to lead focus
groups on the Zayed University (ZU) campus to try to get to the root of what
motivates nationals and expatriates to travel to Australia. |
The Shilla Seoul joins Preferred Hotel
Group
The Shilla Seoul has extended its marketing network by joining the Preferred
Hotel Group. |
AirAsia launches
flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai
AirAsia launched flights between
Kuala Lumpur and
Chiang Mai, Thailand on Thursday 20. October 2005. |
St. Regis Hotel, Shanghai offers
Triple Starpoints this Winter
The St.
Regis Hotel, Shanghai is rewarding travelers who stay at the hotel
between 1 December 2005 and 28 February 2006 with triple Starpoints. |
Melbourne - Australia's most
liveable city
Melbourne is Australia’s most liveable city and the second most liveable
city in the world next to Vancouver, according to a new survey by the
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in London. |
A rising China
Xu Yu Juan grew up in a farming village amid picturesque mountains in
southern China, but few in her town now toil in rice paddies under the hot
sun. Xu and her sister spend their days as English-speaking tour guides
leading overseas travelers on boat rides, hikes and other excursions. And
those villagers who still work in agriculture often grow higher-value
tropical fruits sold to hotels and restaurants. |
Down under with Tourism Australia
If you want information about the land down under "where women glow and men
plunder," the Australian Tourism office in the Youngpoong bookstore building
in Jong-no says it can help make your dream trip a reality. |
Magical Malabar
Sri. M P M Munawar, CEO Malabar Tourism Board speaks to Pramod Kumar. T, a
free lance travel writer. |
Fall Concerts in Ravello
Nestled
high on one of the most spectacular hillsides in the world, overlooking the
entire Amalfi Coast,
the little town of Ravello offers some exquisite villas and gardens to
visitors. |
Vietnam's China Beach
Vietnam’s China Beach has been ranked among the ‘World’s Most Luxurious
Beaches’ with Forbes magazine including the 20-mile stretch of golden sands
in its latest list of luxury beach destinations around the world. |
Aquariums make a splash in
Southeast Asia
Marine Dream: Modern technology has spawned a raft of bigger and better
aquariums that hooked an awestruck public and are reeling in huge revenues. |
100 British Travel
Agents on Dubai Trip
UK Is Dubai's top travel origin market with 605,000 visitors in 2004. The
Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) hosted 100 British
travel agents – 'Dubai Experts' - on a familiarisation trip in
Dubai. |
Final countdown for the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport
The final countdown for the opening of Bangkok`s second airport,
Suvarnabhumi, began on 29 September 2005 when Prime Minister Thaksin
Shinawatra and an entourage of VIP guests landed on the first technical test
flight operated by Thai Airways International. The Prime Minister said that
the airport will now undergo its final tests as it heads for a full
commercial opening in June 2006, fulfilling a promise that he made when
elected for his first four-year term in 2000. |
New Breed of Travellers
Rising incomes have created a breed of sophisticated and affluent
consumers who are better educated, have more disposable income and
appreciate the value of travel. |
Thai Airways to
launch direct flights to Moscow
Thai Airways International is to operate direct flights three times per week
on the route Bangkok -
Moscow (Domodedovo) v.v. utilizing MD-11 aircraft,
from 1 November 2005 onwards. |
GCC tourism to Germany up 26%
AME Info asked the German National Tourist Board's new manager for the GCC
States, Heike Murad, how she thought
Germany would develop
as a destinatation for GCC tourists, and what the appeal of
Dubai was to German
tourists. |
KL hotel goes organic
At the
Federal Kuala Lumpur, you not only can feast on organic food but you can
also stay in eco-friendly rooms |
Name that Philippine Island
A
Philippine Island Named Tanaka, Inoue or even Koizumi? Don’t be surprised. In its effort to lure more Japanese tourists to the country, the
Department of Tourism, through Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, recently
launched a campaign called “An Island in your Name” at a press conference at
the Jata World Travel Fair in
Tokyo. |
Golf Global Reach
Though the golf industry has been flat in the United States, golf is booming
in many other areas of the world. |
