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Volume 3, Issue 8, February 25, 2010 |
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Qantas is reducing the number of first-class seats available on its long-haul routes in response to shifting travel trends across the globe.
In future, long-haul passengers will only be able to fly first class on Qantas A380 services from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) to London (LHR) via Singapore (SIN) and Los Angeles (LAX).
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is embarking on a strategic expansion to add approximately 50 new Sheraton hotels and over 20,000 rooms in 15 countries across four continents over the next three years. More than half of the new Sheratons will be in China.
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Following the open skies agreement between the United States and Japan, and anticipating the October opening of a fourth runway at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport (HND) later this year, more American carriers have applied to operate trans-Pacific routes.
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India’s Jet Airways aims to launch daily non-stop flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Johannesburg (JNB) from April 14. If approved by the relevant authorities, Johannesburg will be the 22nd destination in the airline’s international network.
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Andara Resort and Villa Phuket, a new luxurious hideaway on the island of Phuket in Thailand recently opened. Featuring Thai-inspired design and dramatic landscaping, Andara Phuket has 26 pool villas and 37 residential suites, most with a private pool or rooftop Jacuzzi.
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Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park has opened in the new Changfeng Ecology Commercial District. The 501-room hotel is also close to the Hongqiao business district and a 15-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport (SHA) and a 50-minute drive from Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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Emirates is offering flights, accommodation and match tickets packages for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Deals include accommodation in hotels ranging from 2- to 5-star in standard, transfers and match tickets.
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Banyan Tree and Angsana hotels and resorts are offering credits for spa, dining and shopping against online bookings. The Karma deal means guests gain credit to spend at the resort during the stay, equal to one night’s rate for every two night’s accommodation booked.
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Asiana Airlines offers passengers a wide range of discounts for up to a week after flying. From a spa in Phuket to an environmental theme park in Japan, the Magic Boarding Pass is the key to accessing these special offers.
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Air Tahiti Nui is offering an AUD 1 deal on stopovers on the islands for passengers from Australia flying to the United States, Europe or Japan via French Polynesia. The Tahiti Tiare Package AUD 1 deal applies to a single night, twin share at Le Meridièn Tahiti but its possible to extend stopovers to a maximum of four nights.
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The Life Resort Danang in Vietnam will officially open on April 4 and is accepting bookings at a special opening rate. The 187-room resort is located on Bac My An Beach, also known as China Beach, just outside Danang and 30 kilometres from picturesque Hoi An.
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