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DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) has teamed up with Malaysian-based Malindo Air to offer passengers seamless travel and greater connectivity when travelling between Southeast Asia and over 100 destinations in QA's network. The enhanced connectivity is coupled with the convenience of a single reservation across both airlines' networks, thanks to a new interline agreement that took effect on July 8. The partnership allows QA passengers to tap into Malindo Air's growing short-haul regional network that serves 40 cities in 12 countries, including 13 airports in Malaysia. Malindo Air passengers travelling from cities such as Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru and Kuching can easily book interline itineraries using one of QA's thrice-daily flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and seamlessly connecting to over 100 destinations within the QA's global network. QA Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said: "By partnering with carriers suc h as

We know that every second counts on your holiday, especially when you're searching for that bowl of exquisite pho in the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City or have a bunch of baht in your pocket for that pair of cool shades in Bangkok's Chatuchak Market. The beaches of Bali and the markets of Jakarta and Manila have been beckoning you for weeks, so there's no time to waste! Skyscanner helps you save time by bringing you tips for getting into the city quickly and safely from some of Southeast Asia's busiest airports. How to get into Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi International Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport, 30km outside the city centre, is one of two airports serving bustling Bangkok. Don't feel embarrassed about getting lost in here, or needing to have a rest on your way to collecting your luggage; it's the largest airport on earth, covering a staggering 2,980 hectares! Immigration can take some time here to let you into Thailand; expect waits of around half an hour.

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Get the Pulse of the Market with StreetInsider.com's Pulse Picks. Get your Free Trial here. LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwired) -- 07/30/16 -- Golf has become such a popular activity that its courses are now destinations in and of themselves. Diamond Resorts International® timeshare professionals know that many vacationers regularly plan holidays around the idea of spending time playing the Scottish-born sport in breathtaking locations. As enthusiasm for the game continues to grow, interested recreational golfers and professionals alike are now bound for Asia to putt on its innovatively built, picturesque greens. With so many new courses regularly being introduced in the Asian market, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the choices. Thankfully, Diamond Resorts International® timeshare experts have outlined some of the very best golfing spots to be found throughout the world's biggest continent. The sheer amount of fine golfing options in China alone makes it the best place to st

What's New 28 Jul 2016 "Pasundan ( the land of the Sundanese) was created when God was smiling", says a famous quote from MAW Brouwer, renowned Dutch psychologist and writer who spent most of his life in Bandung. This could not have been a better illustration of the irresistible beauty of the city and everything around it. Completely surrounded by mountains, Bandung, capital city of West Java Province is blessed with a cool and pleasant climate as well as picturesque open vistas. During the old colonial days, it attracted rich Dutch colonial planters to make the city their retreat  away from the hot tropical climate along the coast. The reputation still holds to this day, where Bandung remains a favorite retreat for entire families to enjoy its fresh air and picturesque sceneries. By toll road, Bandung is only a couple of hours' ride from Jakarta.Today, aside from refreshing cool air and inspirational sceneries, families can also enjoy a wide range of exciting

It has been quite a year for the US LNG industry. In February, Cheniere's Sabine Pass LNG terminal exported the continental US' first commercial cargo of LNG. Since February, Cheniere's Train 1 at Sabine Pass, the only fully commissioned operating US LNG export terminal, has exported 19 cargoes to eight different nations on three continents. While South America has so far received more US LNG cargoes than any other region, the re-opening of the newly expanded Panama Canal could drive new competition from North Asian markets. While many expected the majority of Cheniere's cargoes to end up on Europe, ten of the first 16 cargoes (three are out at sea) have delivered into South America, specifically Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Only two cargoes have delivered into Europe. Cheniere's first cargo was delivered to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's furthest regasification terminal from Sabine Pass. Depending on what terminal you deliver into Brazil, shipping a cargo o

Zimbabwe's Prosecutor General Johannes Tomana (C) arrives escorted by policemen at the Harare Magistrates court, February 2, 2016. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo BRUSSELS: The European Union's top court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by Zimbabwe's former attorney general and others against an EU-wide travel ban and asset freeze imposed for human rights infringements. The European Union began restrictive measures against certain people and entities in Zimbabwe in 2002. Johannes Tomana, then attorney general, and 120 other people and companies were placed on the list in 2012. The 28 EU member states said the reason for Tomana's inclusion was that he had engaged in activities that "seriously undermine democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law". Tomana and the others applied to the EU's courts to have their listing annulled. The General Court, the EU's second highest court, dismissed their case in 2015, prompting thei

Photo by Felix Odell The Cambodia-based Aqua Mekong can accommodate 40 passengers. The Vietnamese port city of My Tho sits on one of the Nine Dragons, narrow branches that the Mekong fans into near its mouth. It's almost a two-hour drive across the delta from the bustling urban sprawl of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), where we'd landed that morning. During the van ride, my three kids had been plugged into their devices, barely glancing up as we passed villages with open shop fronts, canals where merchants steered sampans with single oars, green rice paddies dotted with pastel-painted ancestral graves. When I begged them to look at the world instead of at their smartphones, my 14-year-old daughter retorted, "This is the world, Mom," without lifting her eyes. Then, as we ascended the gangway onto the Aqua Mekong, the sleek wood-and-glass, three-deck ship on which we'd be sailing from Vietnam to Cambodia over the next five days, my daughter

Browse > Home / News, Trade Talk / Vietnam honours HG Travel Vietnam honours HG Travel July 27, 2016 by e-NewsWire   Filed under News, Trade Talk Leave a Comment HANOI, 27 July 2016: Southeast Asian destination management company, HG Travel, has been recognised as one of the Vietnam's "leading inbound tour operators" at the annual Vietnam Tourism Awards. Now in their 16th year, the national awards recognise tourism companies that have demonstrated excellence in their products and client services. Ms Nguyen Thi Tuyet, managing director of HG Travel Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia), received the award on behalf of the company at a prestigious award ceremony held earlier this month at the Hanoi Opera House. Ms Nguyen Thi Tuyet, managing director of HG Travel Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) receives the annual Vietnam Tourism Award at Hanoi Opera House. "HG Travel currently handles 50,000 inbound arrivals from regional an

"We are very happy announce this agreement with UVI, to bring our Revenue Strategy solutions to the outstanding group of integrated resort hotels throughout the Caribbean," said Duetto CEO Patrick Bosworth. "In today's rapidly changing marketplace, Duetto's solutions bring insight and flexibility to fully optimize revenue and manage distribution complexity. We are excited to bring a new level of insight and revenue optimization to Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts and we look forward to a great partnership." Tammy Gonzalez, CEO at Unique Vacations Inc. said: "Sandals Resorts is the undisputed leader in Caribbean vacation experiences. We are committed to exceeding the expectations of our guests, delivering unique on-property experiences — and also to innovating in property management, Revenue Strategy and profit optimization." She concluded, "Duetto sets a new standard for excellence and innovation and we

{} NEW YORK, July 26, 2016 - — Duetto, the market leader in hotel profit optimization technology, announced an agreement to implement its Revenue Strategy solutions at Unique Vacations Inc. (UVI), an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts & Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts, bringing new insights on pricing & demand to its the award-winning resorts throughout the Caribbean.The agreement further accelerates rapid adoption of Duetto's GameChanger, a cloud-based predictive analytics platform providing hotels & resorts the ability to independently yield rates by channel, segment & room type in real time. Utilizing new consumer-centric data, including web shopping lost business, GameChanger provides actionable insight into future demand & the ability to leverage them through a powerful pricing engine."We are very pleased announce this agreement with UVI, to bring our Revenue Strategy solutions to the outstanding group of

Three U.S. Science Envoys are traveling now and throughout the rest of July to several locations in Africa, the Pacific Islands, Europe, and Southeast Asia: Dr. Jane Lubchenco completed a week-long trip to South Africa, and traveled to Mauritius on July 22. She will host a roundtable discussion there, July 25-26, which will bring together representatives from African academies of science to discuss how ocean science can be integrated into policy. Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, the President of Mauritius, will attend the opening of the roundtable and will give keynote remarks. Next, Dr. Lubchenco will travel to the Seychelles, July 28-30, to meet with government officials to discuss ocean, fishing, and other marine conservation issues. Dr. Margaret Leinen will travel to Fiji and Samoa, July 24-30. Dr. Leinen will engage with governments, academia, and nonprofit organizations in both countries on topics including marine conservation and efforts to monitor illegal and unreported fishing.

By Matthew Lee | AP July 25 at 6:13 AM VIENTIANE, Laos — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with his counterparts from South East Asia after they were unable to agree on a statement criticizing China for territorially expansion in the South China Sea. Kerry met with the foreign ministers from the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a regional security conference in Laos on Monday and made no direct mention of the South China Sea tensions. Instead, he praised ASEAN for speaking up for "a rules-based international system that protects the rights of all nations." Earlier Monday, the bloc, however, omitted any mention of a recent international arbitration panel ruling in a dispute between the Philippines and China that said Beijing's claims in the South China Sea were illegal. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. world asia_pac

The new Red Roof Plus Namba-Osaka offers 224 rooms Red Roof, the US budget hotel group, has arrived in Asia for the first time with the launch of a new property in Osaka. The former 198-room Floral Inn recently underwent a US$14.5 million renovation, including the addition of 26 new rooms, and has now reopened as the 224-room Red Roof Plus Namba-Osaka. "Red Roof's continued global expansion is a definitive sign of how healthy and in demand our brand is," said Andrew Alexander, president of Red Roof, which operates more than 470 hotels, mainly in the US. "From the Americas to Asia, consumers' need for comfortable lodging at a value price cannot be underestimated. Red Roof is stepping up to the plate and providing what travellers need in a diverse number of cit ies around the world." The lobby at the new hotel Red Roof made headlines in Asia last year when it signed a contract with Thailand's Paragon Group for the development of a series of new-build ho

It is true that we love Singapore for its exciting lifestyle and shopping adventures, advanced architecture and technology, but beneath the glamorous facade that makes Singapore famous for what it is today, there are places that still maintain the authenticity and historic traits of the country. As a melting pot of different cultures in Asia, Singapore is home to Malay, Chinese, and Indian people, as well as expats from other countries who have become community members that make up the population. To show the true colors of the country, we list several areas that can give you a glimpse about the life and history of Singapore. Singapore River This is probably the most historic area from which the country received its name when Sang Nila Utama, a Sumatran prince, saw a lion-like animal when he entered the river and named the area 'Singa-pura', or Lion City. Whether the legend is true, this river has built the foundation of the city over centuries through trade. After having hea

Remote Lands Is Proud To Announce Their Newest Partnership With Tourism Authority of Thailand New York, NY & BANGKOK (PRWEB) July 23, 2016 Remote Lands, the world's leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, is proud to announce their newest partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand geared towards premium travelers. With unwavering personalized service and deep knowledge of Asia, the company's latest initiative will offer guests even more exceptional access to some of the Thailand's most fascinating treasures and showcase the country as a top-tier luxury destination. Remote Lands currently offers an array of scintillating journeys throughout Thailand including Khao Yai, Krabi, Samui, Koh Kood and Sukhothai. Six new itineraries featuring off-the-beaten path, LGBT and family-friendly experiences will be added to Remote Lands' Thailand offerings as part of their relationship with the Tourism Authority. New properties including Iniala Beach House in P

Kerala Tourism on 21 July 2016 won two Gold Gongs at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Awards. Kerala Tourism bagged the award in recognition of its trend setting marketing initiatives, which have given a boost to the state's profile as a must-visit destination. The awards were in the categories of Travel Advertisement Broadcast Media and E-Newsletter, which were grabbed by the successful Visit Kerala television commercial campaign and the popular Kerala Tourism E-Newsletter, respectively. The awards will be presented at the PATA Gold Awards Luncheon and Presentation on 9 September 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In 2015, Kerala Tourism was also awarded PATA Gold in the Heritage and Culture category for Muziris Heritage Project. About Pacific Asia Travel Association • The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association. • It works to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. • In 2011, PATA cele

Kerala Tourism has struck gold at the Pacific Asia Travel Association awards in recognition of its trend setting marketing initiatives, which have boosted the state's profile as a must-visit destination. The two gold gongs for 'Marketing Media' are in the categories of 'Travel Advertisement Broadcast Media' and 'E-Newsletter', which were clinched by the successful 'Visit Kerala' television commercial campaign and the popular Kerala Tourism E-Newsletter, respectively. "Winning two awards at the highly influential PATA awards is a tremendous feat. It reflects the success Kerala Tourism's cutting-edge marketing techniques have had in elevating the state into the top-tier of coveted destinations for the inbound tourism market," Tourism Minister A C Moideen said. The awards will be presented at the PATA Gold Awards Luncheon and Presentation on September 9 in Jakarta, Indonesia – an integral part of the PATA Travel Mart. This year

Whitbread is to commence a phased withdrawal from Premier Inn operations in India and South East Asia.  The move is part of plans to focus Premier Inn's international growth strategy on a smaller number of specific markets where the company says it "can generate good long term sustainable returns and where there is the greatest long term opportunity to build scale".  Premier Inn will now focus its international strategy on continuing to grow its businesses in Germany and in the Middle East. Expansion plans for Premier Inn in the UK remain unaltered, and Costa's UK and International growth plans have not been affected the shift in focus. Alison Brittain, CEO, said, "In April I laid out a three-point plan to build a bigger and better Whitbread. I reiterated the strong growth prospects for Whitbread in the UK, where we have laid out bold milestones for Premier Inn and Costa and confirmed that Whitbread also has an exciting future beyond the UK. A key str

Summary: The awards will be presented at the PATA Gold Awards Luncheon and Presentation on September 9 in Jakarta, Indonesia an integral part of the PATA Travel Mart. Last year, Kerala Tourism was also awarded PATA Gold in the Heritage and Culture category for Muziris Heritage Project. "Winning two awards at the highly influential PATA awards is a tremendous feat. The latest recognition continue a run of success for Kerala Tourism at PATA awards, with the state having been conferred the PATA CEO Challenge 2015 award for the top emerging destination in the world. Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 21 () Kerala Tourism has struck gold at the Pacific Asia Travel Association awards in recognition of its trend setting marketing initiatives, which have boosted the state's profile as a must-visit destination. Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 21 () Kerala Tourism has struck gold at the Pacific Asia Travel Association awards in recognition of its trend setting marketing initiatives, which have b

Aviation is vital to the modern, globalised world, supporting millions of jobs and driving economic growth. But the benefits of connectivity must be protected with appropriate support from governments if the air transport sector is to help fulfill its potential as a connector of people, trade and tourism and is a driver of sustainable development. These are the conclusions drawn in a new report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, issued by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Worldwide, aviation supports 62.7 million jobs and generates $2.7 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP). Not only does air transport provide significant economic benefits, but it also plays a major role in the social development of people and communities all over the globe, allowing people to travel for educational opportunities and cultural exchange. Across Asia Pacific, specifically, air transport supports 28.8 million jobs and contributes $626 billion to the region's GDP. In the next 20 years

TOKYO -- Travel companies in Japan are letting customers book as much as a year in advance to lock in lower airfares and ensure hotel room availability as global travel demand climbs. ANA Holdings unit ANA Sales will begin this month letting customers book flexible packages combining airfare and lodging up to 355 days in advance for certain destinations, compared with the current 300-day cutoff. Trips to popular honeymoon destination Hawaii will be eligible, as will European packages popular with senior citizens. Cancellation is free up to 30 days before a trip in most cases. Booking early increases chances for savings on airfare and other elements of a trip. Getting the cheapest seat possible on a round-trip economy flight to Hawaii, for example, can shave up to 60,000 yen ($561) off the total cost. Affordable packages from Japan Airlines unit Jalpak going on sale in August will be available for booking through March 2017, two months farther out than before. JTB's end-