Travel / TourismKorean unveils new baggage allowances, FB window
Korean Air has launched a ticket booking option on its Facebook fan page. Savvy social media users can now conveniently book tickets on all Korean Air’s international flights and find the best deals available online.
Thailand ranks as No. 1 outbound destination for Indian travellers
For the calendar year 2011, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has revealed that a record number of 917,832 Indians travelled to Thailand in comparison to 791,185 in 2010, making it the number one destination for Indians with a growth rate in excess of 16% in 2011.
Tourism Australia to target Asia with new marketing fund
Tourism Australia’s ongoing strategic efforts to tap into the growing tourism opportunities provided by markets in Asia will be boosted following the Federal Budget announcement for a new, dedicated Asia Marketing Fund worth A$61 million over four years.
American Express offers complimentary stays at relaxing getaways
As an American Express Cardmember you can unwind with your loved one with complimentary stays and exclusive savings at its partner hotels till 30 June 2012. Considered some of the best leisure destinations in the country, these hotels offer the best of luxury and relaxation surrounded by breathtaking nature, architecture and design.
Dine like a Maharaja at Cinnamon Lakeside’s North Indian dinner buffet
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is putting on a buffet of North Indian cuisine fit for a Maharaja. Indulge in this North Indian Dinner Buffet infused with aromatic traditional spices. Chef Rana of New Delhi is Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo’s very own expert in North Indian cuisine. He has won the hearts of Colombo diners with his bubbly personality, exceptional culinary skills and surprising proficiency in colloquial Sinhalese.
Combined publicity blitz for Sri Lanka tourism still not 100% ready
- Steps to promote through embassies have started
- Sri Lanka Tourism to be rebranded as Sri Lanka Tourism Authority soon
By Cheranka Mendis
Conclusive decisions have not been taken to fully implement the Government’s plan on formulating a combined publicity program to build a unified brand for Sri Lanka Tourism as announced in August last year, even though working with embassies around the world has commenced.
Strawberry magic at the Galadari
The Galadari Hotel’s most sought-after pastry shop the Café 64 comes to life with Strawberry magic from 25 to 31 May, from 9a.m. to 9p.m. The café has been energised with an instant boost of strawberry passion as the Hotel’s ‘Strawberry Delights’ promotion gets ready to role into action.
Greening Sri Lanka Hotels provides training on ISO:50001
The EU-SWITCH Asia Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project, implemented by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently organised a seminar for Sri Lanka hoteliers and Engineers to fully understand the new Energy Management System: ISO:50001 requirements and its implementation.
The Fortress shines with top Asia Pacific award
The best hotels, hotel architecture, interiors, construction and design across the entire Asia Pacific region were celebrated at The J W Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 27 April. The leading companies behind these winning hotels and hospitality projects were invited to attend to receive the prestigious awards. The Asia Pacific Hotel Awards in association with HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad is a hotly contested competition, which includes categories for specific types and sizes of hotel.
SIA, SAS sign joint venture agreement
The CEOs of Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines, Goh Choon Phong and Rickard Gustafson, yesterday signed a joint venture agreement in Singapore.
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