| May 2005 |
Major win for
Singapore - Crazy Horse Paris Cabaret to open in December 2005
In a first for Asia, Singapore entertainment company Eng Wah Organization
Limited announced plans to bring the world-famous Crazy Horse Paris cabaret
to Singapore. |
Hong Kong, the Middle East's gateway to
China
When Hong Kong's sovereignty was handed over to China in 1997 some wondered
if this coastal city would retain its status as a gateway to business in
China. But having overcome a series of domestic economic problems, there is
little doubt about this special role today. |
Orchard Hotel, Singapore To
Install Philips Large Screen LCD TVs
Philips Electronics and Orchard Hotel have signed a S$1.5 million deal to
equip 360 guestrooms and suites with 32" LCD TVs. This is the first time a
hotel in Singapore is
furnishing even its regular guest rooms with large screen LCD TVs. |
Woody Allen tells Spaniards he wants
to shoot a film in Barcelona
Woody Allen said on Saturday he wants to shoot a movie in Barcelona. |
New EXPO XXI Venue To Open On Schedule
On 26 May In Amsterdam
Expomedia Group PLC and its local office Telegraaf Expomedia Events (TE˛),
have confirmed the official opening, on schedule, of the EXPO XXI Amsterdam
international expocongress centre. |
Sofitel Lisboa re-opens following complete
renovation
The Sofitel Lisboa, located on Lisbon's prestigious Avenida da Liberdade and
well-known in the city for more than 13 years, re-opened its doors today
(May 11, 2005) following a complete renovation. |
Medieval Masterpieces: The Walled
Cities of Tuscany
Tuscany
is famed as one of the most picturesque regions of Italy, renowned for its
rolling green countryside, world-class wines and historic landmarks like the
Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Ponte Vecchio of Florence. |
Eight Mercure hotels in Paris launch
Promotion
Eight Mercure hotels, located in the heart of the French capital, next to
Orly and Roissy airports and at the gates of Disneyland Resort Paris, have
launched special deals with up to 50% off the price of stays between 1st
July and 31st August 2005 when booked before 15th June. |
Novotel Garden Plaza Saigon
completes US$3 Million Upgrade
The Novotel Garden Plaza Saigon has added a new 55-room wing and has
remodelled public areas to better serve the needs of business travellers
visiting Vietnam's commercial centre. |
Virgin's Upper
Class Suite now available on Manchester-Orlando route
All Virgin Atlantic Airways flights between Manchester and Orlando now offer
the airline's Upper Class Suite for its Upper Class passengers. The aircraft
also has an increased number of Premium Economy seats. The aircraft will
operate the Manchester - Orlando route, which has recently increased to a
daily service. |
Top 10 hotel
dining experiences, travel tips
THE FUN and eclectic Lemon Garden of Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
was one among Wow Traveler's recent top 10 dining experiences. |
Just White and Blue. Santorini, Greece
It may seem rather an odd title for a travel article, but it perfectly
summarizes the destination in question. When you leave the Greek island of
Santorini the memory ... |
Tasty tourism on menu in Malaysia
The businessman from San Jose imparted a crucial piece of wisdom at some
point on the 17 hour, 35 minute flight from Los Angeles to this city simply
known as K.L. |
Etihad Airways
Boosts European Flights
Etihad Airways is to launch an additional weekly flight between Abu Dhabi
and Geneva and three non-stop flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Munich. |
Le Meridien plans to expand in India
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts is to double the number of hotels it manages in
India and the sub-continent within three years, and could increase that
figure by 100 per cent again by 2015 according to a senior official at the
global hotel group. |
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai launches 4
Hours Room Promotion
The Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai is launching an innovative new package aimed
specifically at day stop-over guests called the “Shangri-La Siesta” with
prices from AED 394 per person, based on a minimum of two guests. |
Sixt joins Gulf Air
Frequent Flyer Programme
Sixt, a leading car rental company, is the latest company to partner with
the Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme (FFP). |
Saintes Maries de la Mer
- Camargue
St. Maries de la Mer is situated on the Mediterranean coast in the Heart of
Camargue's Parc Naturel (nature park). Surrounded by immense plains filled
with ponds and wild lands the city has many activities to offer all within
the framework of a protected environment. |
Moorish Spain
Its glamorous coastal resorts are frequented by the likes of Sean Connery,
Baroness von Thyssen and Adnan Khashoggi. But leave Spain’s Costa del Sol
behind and head inland to the picturesque white towns of Andalusia. Here are
four charming places you must visit – and fabulous places to stay |
Emirates Takes Off for Auckland to
Bangkok With New Plane
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, today marked its new EK419
Auckland to Bangkok route with the first commercial flight of a Boeing
777-300ER from Auckland. |
Dubai unveils mega marketing campaign ‘Dubai
Heart’
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched a
mega marketing campaign titled Dubai Heart. The campaign, targeting
international tourists and residents of Dubai, was unveiled at a press
conference held today. |
Hanoi capital keeps ancient beauty and
traditional crafts
Hanoi is attractive to both domestic and foreign tourists for it is an ancient
capital endowed with many natural sceneries as well as its easy access by
different means of transport. The city is well-known for its brown-coloured,
tiled roof houses and more than 600 pagodas. |
Journeys of Genius
This summer’s Mostly Mozart Festival follows Mozart’s footsteps around the
world. |
The Alhambra, Granada, Spain
This mighty medieval fortress is in southern Spain. Behind it stretch the
snow-capped hills of the Sierra Nevada. Below it, the modern town of
Granada. |
Fly to Dubai for Rs 3250
India's first budget airlines, the Air-India Express, took to the skies on
Friday in a simultaneous launch from the Kerala capital and Kochi to
Abu Dhabi. |
Le Fotografiedi Italia in city of Mumbai
Jimit Shah's photographs, showing the ancient charm of Italy, will be on
display from tomorrow at Hacienda Art Gallery |
Through the rice paddies in Vietnam
It may seem like an odd choice for a honeymoon, but when my husband and I
began looking for the perfect destination, including a little adventure, a
taste of culture, and some beautiful beaches – Vietnam fit the bill. |
Easier way to travel
My love of travelling was instilled in me from a very early age; in fact
probably even before I was born. |