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Volume 2, Issue 50, December 10, 2009 |
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Japan Airlines’ partners in the oneworld alliance have declared their support for the airline and are asserting that oneworld is the best alliance for JAL, and the best way to maintain trans-Pacific and regional competition. This follows Delta Air Lines’ and SkyTeam’s offer of USD 1 million investment in JAL in November, which included compensation for the cost involved in switching alliances from oneworld to SkyTeam.
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Guests can now check in for flights at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the first hotel in Hong Kong to provide this service onsite. Guests complete the check-in process and print their boarding pass in one minute at the hotel’s business centre 24 hours a day.
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V Australia has launched new services from Melbourne (MEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Phuket (HKT). Virgin Blue’s long-haul international carrier will fly to the United States twice a week using Boeing 777-300 aircraft with a three-class cabin including 33 fully lie-flat beds in International Business, 40 International Club seats in Premium Economy and 288 economy seats.
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Cathay Pacific will strengthen its services between Hong Kong (HKG) and North America next year. Starting March 28, 2010 the carrier will add three flights a week to the existing daily service to Toronto (YYZ).
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Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong has added a Horizon Club Lounge on level 56 of the acclaimed hotel. The new lounge connects to an outdoor landscaped area and will offer seamless service, meeting facilities, complimentary continental breakfast and other breakfast options at the adjacent Michelin-starred Restaurant Petrus.
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Alila Villas Soori, a new resort and residential villa community by Alila Hotels and Resorts, has opened on the southwest coast of Bali. The resort was designed, constructed and will be managed in accordance with Alila’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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One of Vietnam’s most luxurious resorts The Nam Hai, Hoi An, is offering a special Christmas charter package from Hong Kong (HKG). The five-day/four-night package is available for departure at 17:50 on Dec. 23, returning at 16:50 Hong Kong on Dec. 27.
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Stay at JIA Shanghai this Christmas and win the chance to stay at the boutique hotel again in the new year. Set in a stunning 1920s building in the heart of Shanghai, JIA takes its name from the Mandarin word meaning “home.”
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The Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok is offering the chance to experience top-class golfing action at the Royal Trophy Golf Championship in January 2010. The championship has been dubbed “the great battle of two worlds,” and will see all star teams from Europe and Asia compete against each other at the Amata Spring Country Club Jan. 8–10, 2010.
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Famous for its stunning landscapes, New Zealand is also gaining a reputation the place to go to find gourmet food producers, succulent seafood and world-class wine. In March 2010 foodies and wine lovers will get the chance to explore New Zealand and taste its fine produce on Crystal Cruises’ specially designed 12-day cruise.
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For a view from the top in Mumbai head to Aer, the city’s newest and highest bar. The Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai’s new rooftop lounge is located on the 34th floor of the hotel, overlooking the bustling Worli district.
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