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Volume 3, Issue 1, Jannuary 7, 2010 |
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The Indian government has released official clarification of its new rules for tourist visas. The new rule required all visitors travelling on any tourist visa, even a multiple-entry visa, to leave a two-month gap between visits to India.
The two-month provision threatened to cause problems for tourists using India as a base to explore neighbouring countries and other destinations in Asia. The Indian government said these strict measures were introduced to curb the misuse of tourist visas in India. The United States and United Kingdom were among the countries that issued diplomatic protests.
United Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Continental Airlines have filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity to create a comprehensive trans-Pacific network. United, ANA and Continental are all members of Star Alliance.
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Heavy snow has caused delays and cancellations and airports in China and South Korea at the start of the new year. According to China’s Central Meteorological Administration up to 12 inches of snow fell in Beijing during the first weekend of 2010, which is the largest January snowfall in 50 years. Temperatures fell to minus 16 degrees Celsius on Jan. 4.
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Promising a 5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price, budget hotel group Tune Hotels.com, has entered into a strategic partnership with Evolution Capital Public Company Limited to franchise a roll-out of 44 Tune Hotels across Thailand, China, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Indonesia.
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The largest resort hotel company in the world, Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, recently opened its first hotel in China. Located in Pudong, the Gran Melia Shanghai Hotel enjoys magnificent views over the Huangpu River towards Puxi. The 686-room Gran Melia has 30 floors making it the tallest free-standing hotel in the city.
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Singapore Airlines customers can now use their mobile phones to book flights and access selected KrisFlyer services include viewing of statements, and checking miles earned and redeemed. These new services are in addition to the current SIA Mobile check-in facility, that allows customers to check in for flights using selected Internet-enabled mobile phones, BlackBerry and iPhone devices.
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Visa is teaming up with independent villa guide, Private Homes & Villas, to offer up to four nights’ complimentary accommodation when booking one of 32 selected luxury private villas in Bali, Koh Samui and Phuket. The Visa and Private Homes & Villas promotion, which can represent savings of up to 33 percent, includes accommodation, gourmet seafood dinners and spa massage treatments.
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East, a new lifestyle business hotel from Swire Hotels, will officially open, in Hong Kong on Jan. 25. To celebrate the occasion East is offering an opening rate of HKD 988 per night.
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Pampering and health rejuvenation are combined in a Valentine's and Chinese New Year promotion at Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket, a new wellness retreat concept by luxury resort brand Six Senses. A special rate of THB 22,000, plus taxes, per night per couple is offered to welcome the Year of the Tiger from Feb. 11–18 for a minimum of two nights.
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Clear your mind, cleanse your body and enjoy better health and happiness — that’s the promise from award-winning destination spa, Chiva-Som. Located in Hua Hin, less than three hours by car south of Bangkok, Chiva-Som is running a special seven-day Ultimate MindBody Detox Retreat Feb. 5–11 and Feb.12–18.
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The Laguna, Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali offers a range of romantic venues in magnificent natural settings that are architecturally designed to complement the indigenous culture of Bali. Its Romantic Escapade Packages start from USD 284 plus taxes per night for stays before March 31.
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