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Volume 2, Issue 46, Nov. 12, 2009 |
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Latest figures released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association show that the numbers of international visitors to the Asia Pacific region increased by a marginal 0.5 percent during August compared to August 2008. However, the overall figures for the first eight months of the year show that international visitor arrivals are down by some 5 percent.
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A 13-room boutique hotel with five distinctive restaurants has opened in a restored heritage building in Tsim Sha Tsui. Managed by Hong Kong’s Aqua Restaurant Group, Hullett House occupies the former Marine Police Headquarters, which was built in the 1880s.
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Emirates will enhance its capacity in Asia Pacific with 17 additional flights to and from its regional hub at Bangkok (BKK). The additional flights will increase the airline’s capacity in the region by 13 percent.
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Continental Airlines’ first aircraft with its new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats has started operating on the Hong Kong (HKG)–New York (EWR) route. The Boeing 777, used on long-haul international routes, is the first aircraft type in Continental’s fleet to receive the new seats.
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Qantas has opened its new Business Lounge of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The new lounge promises new levels of comfort, design and “a new level of personal space” for business-class passengers, Chairman’s Lounge, Platinum Frequent Flyers, Gold Frequent Flyers, Qantas Club members and all eligible oneworld passengers travelling on a oneworld-marketed or -operated flight.
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In a bid to improve profitability and reduce costs, Japan Airlines has announced that it will cut eight international and eight domestic routes in the next few months. Flight frequency on two international routes will also be reduced, one cargo route will be discontinued and six offices will be closed in Japan, China and Mexico.
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Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay is celebrating its Nov. 1 soft opening with special room rates. Located in one of Hong Kong’s most popular shopping areas, the 263-room hotel is also within walking distance of the Happy Valley racecourse.
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Accor is celebrating the opening of the Hotel Ibis Pune, India by offering a promotional rate of INR 3,899 plus taxes for single and double occupancy. Located just five minutes away from Pune International Airport (PNQ), next to the Muenchen International Business School and the Ashok Plaza Complex, the Ibis aims to be the best value international hotel in Pune.
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Design Hotels is giving away free room nights and free upgrades at over 50 of its member hotels throughout the world. Headquartered in Germany, Design Hotels represents a unique selection of more than 180 independent hotels in over 40 countries across the globe.
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Visitors to Singapore can enjoy free tickets to some of the Lion City’s most popular attractions. From Nov. 7 through Jan. 3, 2010, anyone purchasing two full-priced adult tickets at selected attractions will receive a maximum two additional tickets free.
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Take a quick break or side trip from Hong Kong and enjoy business-class comfort on Cathay Pacific and 5-star accommodation in some of Taipei’s finest hotels. Two-night stays start from HKD 3,429.
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