May 25, 2011
Singapore Air has shocked the travel industry with the announcement that it will establish a wholly-owned low-cost airline for medium and long-haul flights.
This is in contrast to its positioning as one of the globe's best luxury airlines.
The new airline, yet to be named, will start operating within the next year.
Goh Choon Phong, chief executive of Singapore Airlines, said: “As we have observed on short-haul routes within Asia, low-fare airlines help stimulate demand for travel, and we expect this will also prove true for longer flights.”
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May 24, 2011
The world's leading international serviced residence owner-operator, The Ascott Limited, has recently secured two management contracts in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and Jakarta, Indonesia.
The 200-unit Somerset Damansara Uptown Petaling Jaya and the 187-unit Somerset Kencana Jakarta are slated to open in 2016 and 2014 respectively.
The latest additions brings Ascott's global portfolio to over 27,000 keys across Asia, Europe and the Gulf Region.
Mr Alfred Ong, Ascott’s Managing Director for South... Continue reading...
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May 24, 2011
By Edith Fang
Get ready for the likes of international superstar Jet Li and renowned singer Paula Abdul and many other celebrities as Universal Studios Singapore celebrates its grand opening on 27 and 28 May 2011.
The highlight of the ceremony will a colourful ceremony at the signature 21-metre tall archway entrance of Universal Studios Singapore, featuring a grand and exuberant character procession of the theme park’s world renowned resident stars.
Mr. Michael Silver, President of Global Bu...
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May 24, 2011
By Edith Fang
As many as 500 scheduled flights were cancelled due to the volcanic ash blowing through the continent.
While the effects were not as bad as last year's, the latest crisis has threatened the travel industry greatly with the cancellation of many flights.
Irish-based airline Ryanair has defied orders from the Irish Aviation Authority and has pressed for bans on air travel to be lifted.
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May 19, 2011
Serviced apartments are fully furnished apartments that are for stays of a day, a week, a month or even a year. They are an alternative for hotels for a short stay or a longer one, either for business or for leisure travelers. The main feature of a serviced apartment is a fully equipped kitchen, which allows the guest to cook for himself, giving him that homely experience away from home. It also offers privacy with more space to work and relax. It also offers the benefit of being around 30% e... Continue reading...
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