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Volume 2,Issue 53, December 31, 2009 |
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Security has been stepped up on all flights headed to the United States following the thwarted terrorist attack on the Dec. 25 trans-Atlantic flight as it approached Detroit.
In Asia, airlines and airports appear to be following the directive of the U.S. Transport Security Administration. All passengers travelling on international flights to the United States have been advised by the TSA to allow extra time for security and to arrive at airports an additional hour earlier than usual standards.
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened a mountain resort in Alpensia, South Korea's premier all-year resort, a purpose built, alpine-style village in the Taebaek mountains. The InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort is two and half hours away from Seoul by road and offers a host of outdoor activities in spectacular countryside.
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Qatar Airways has announced plans to add six new routes in 2010, increasing its global portfolio from 85 to 91 destinations. In Asia Pacific, Qatar Airways plans to launch flights to Bengaluru (BLR), Ankara (ANK) and Tokyo (NRT) over an eight-week period starting February 2010.
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Standing 333 metres high, with 72 floors, Dubai’s Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is now the tallest hotel in the world. Opened in December, the hotel is five minutes away from another record holder, the Dubai Mall, which is the world's largest shopping and entertainment centre.
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Following the delivery of its fifth Airbus A330 aircraft, Finnair is offering more flights featuring its Contour Advantage seats in business class. The Contour Advantage seats are fully horizontal, and a new seat configuration offers increased privacy.
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Alitalia and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to operate a codeshare agreement from April 2010, subject to government approvals. Etihad currently operates five direct services to Milan (MXP) per week.
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The Chedi Chiang Mai, on the banks of the Mae Ping River in Chiang Mai, is offering a Chinese New Year holiday package from Feb.13–15 at THB 18,200 for two people for two nights. Additional nights start from THB 7,200. The package includes breakfast, a 60-minute Thai massage, plus Chinese New Year dinner on Feb. 14.
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The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is enticing guests with an extra spending credit this winter. Located on Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, the Four Seasons enjoys iconic harbour views and is an ideal location for taking in the Chinese New Year lights and fireworks.
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Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is making travel as effortless as possible. Guests booking a three-night hassle-free package will be met at the luggage carousel at Koh Samui airport (USM) and escorted to a limousine to travel to the luxury resort.
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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong has created a romantic spa treatment for two as a Valentine’s treat for couples to share. The three-hour Romantic Spa Suite Experience package is available Mondays to Thursdays from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2010.
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Thailand, Myanmar and India are the destinations on Crystal Cruises’ Mind, Body and Spirit Experiences of Discovery voyage, departing April 26, 2010. Passengers will be able to explore the spiritual heritage of the region via meetings with Buddhist monks, therapeutic spa rituals and a visit to a meditation centre.
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