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Volume 2, Issue 43 Oct. 22, 2009 |
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Following the opening of its 50th property in China, the Sheraton Jinan Hotel, Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced it is on track reach its target of 100 hotels in China by 2012. China now has the largest number of Starwood hotels outside of North America, and it has the largest pipeline of new hotels outside of the United States.
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Qatar Airways has added its ninth Indian destination to its growing network. The carrier now flies four-times-a week between its Doha (DOH) hub and Amritsar (LUH) in the northern state of Punjab. The colourful city of Amritsar is home to the famous Golden Temple, the holy place of worship for the Sikh religion — a site that is said to draw more visitors annually than the Taj Mahal.
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Thailand’s largest domestic hotel management company, Amari has announced it will invest USD 44.1 million in an extensive corporate growth strategy. The group currently has an inventory exceeding 3,000 rooms at 11 properties across Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Chang, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Krabi.
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A recent survey by Sabre Airline Solutions of 90 airlines across the globe revealed that more carriers than ever are prioritizing customer experience and reviewing their customer loyalty and retention programmes.
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Ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor Group, continues its global expansion with the signing of the Ibis Hong Kong Sheung Wan, promising the downtown area of Hong Kong a new level of stylish international economy accommodation.
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Thai Airways will launch direct flights between Phuket (HKT) and Hong Kong (HKG) on Oct. 25. The airline says it is introducing the new flights in response to growing passenger demand for a direct service to the popular tourist destination.
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The Peninsula Hotels group is celebrating the Oct. 18 opening of The Peninsula Shanghai with special “preview” rates. The preview rate starts from RMB 2,009 plus 15 percent surcharge, and is valid for stays through Feb. 28 2010 in a superior room.
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After exploring the remarkable temples of Angkor Wat, guests at luxury resort La Résidence d’Angkor, Siem Reap can now can relax in a luxury at the boutique resort’s new spa. La Résidence d’Angkor has opened a new wing comprising the Kong Kea Spa plus eight new spa suites offering guests maximum space and privacy.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts newest hotel in China is offering a special package showcasing the local area’s most famous seasonal culinary treat. Opened on Oct. 1, the 200-room Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan is located between Shanghai and Suzhou in the Yangtze River Delta.
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Qantas Airways has launched a limited-time sale, offering deeply discounted business-class fares from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK) to Australia. This special offer represents savings from 40 percent off the lowest Qantas business-class fares.
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Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is offering guests a two-night package designed specifically to celebrate Loy Krathong, or Festival of Light, one of Thailand’s most picturesque festivals. Held on the full moon of the 12th Lunar month, which falls on Nov. 2 this year, small highly decorated krathonga (rafts) carrying a candle are set afloat on rivers and waterways all over Thailand.
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