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Accor expands MGallery in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, 19 July 2022: The MGallery Hotel Collection announced Monday the opening of its second hotel in Hong Kong – AKI Hong Kong – MGallery.

The 173-room AKI Hong Kong – MGallery follows the recently opened The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery, an urban resort hotel on Lantau Island.

The new AKI Hong Kong will bring a singular story of the MGallery aesthetic to the visitors and residents of Hong Kong with its stylish, smart living design, on-trend dining concepts, and thoughtful opportunities for wellness and self-care rituals woven throughout the guest journey.

“MGallery is ambitiously expanding across Greater China and around the world. We are inspired by the brand’s growing popularity and look forward to bringing even more MGallery hotels to key destinations in Greater China in the coming years,” said Accor Greater China chief executive officer Gary Rosen.

In a first for Hong Kong, AKI Hong Kong – MGallery offers 20 signature Japanese-style tatami rooms – featuring mattresses on tatami mat floors. Designed as a low-energy consumption hotel, AKI Hong Kong – MGallery features a smart living concept and has equipped each of its 173 rooms with a tablet control panel for guests to adjust the blinds, curtains, and temperature to their preferences.

The property is located in Wanchai,  a 10-minute walk from the shopping district of Causeway Bay and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Nearby landmarks include the Hong Kong Arts Centre, Tamar Park and Wanchai Heritage Trail.

Accor named Christophe Bataille as the complex general manager, AKI Hong Kong – MGallery and Novotel Century Hong Kong.

ANA taps Amadeus travel platform

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SINGAPORE, 19 JULY 2022: All Nippon Airways (ANA) will continue to make its international flight content inventory available to Amadeus-connected travel sellers worldwide following the renewal of its content agreement.

“We have always enjoyed a successful working relationship with Amadeus and are happy to continue with Amadeus as a long-term partner. Together, we are working to future proof and digitally transform how we deliver customized travel experiences to ever discerning travellers,” said the airline’s vice president of global marketing, Keiji Omae.

Amadeus-connected agents will enjoy access to all ANA’s international flights, including fares, seat maps and ancillary services such as meals and lounge access through the Amadeus Travel Platform. 

Through this platform, ANA continues to reach travel sellers of all types, such as travel management companies, retail travel agencies, tour operators, online travel agencies, metasearch, media players, and corporations.

Centara teams up with China’s Luxemon

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BANGKOK, 19 July 2022: Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Luxemon Hotel Group that will accelerate the expansion of Centara’s portfolio in China.

The MoU, signed in a ceremony attended by Markland Blaiklock, Deputy CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts, and Liang Xiao Jing, CEO of Luxemon Hotel Group, will focus on brand cooperation to create a strong and mutually beneficial business partnership. The overall aim is to leverage the regional expertise of both hotel groups to develop their respective brands within China and Southeast Asia.

“For decades, our two countries have enjoyed a warm friendship with strong bilateral trade relations. China has been a priority market for future growth, and our new partnership with Luxemon Hotel Group represents a significant step forward for Centara,” Blaiklock commented. “Luxemon is one of China’s most renowned and fast-growing hotel groups, with 60 properties. I am confident that our visions and philosophies perfectly match our business objectives.”

Liang Xiao Jing added: “Today’s MoU signing ceremony represents a new chapter in the important partnership between China and Thailand. I sincerely believe that through our cooperation, we will grasp many new opportunities in the future that will take our businesses to the next level. I am confident that we can contribute to tourism development between China and Thailand and the hotel industry. Our team in China is thrilled about the opportunity to be a part of this agreement, and we can’t wait to see the developments that come from this exciting partnership”.

In recent years, Centara has introduced its unique style of heartfelt Thai hospitality to many new international destinations. Its portfolio of 91 properties now spans the length and breadth of Thailand and other key markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, covering six intuitive brands: Centara Reserve, Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara and COSI Hotels. This MoU will now support the development of these concepts in China – the world’s largest travel market.

To learn more about Centara Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.centarahotelsresorts.com

(Your Stories: Centara Hotels & Resorts)

Sabah boosts international flights

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KOTA KINABALU, 19 July 2022: Sabah now receives 17 direct scheduled flight frequencies from South Korea, following the resumption of the Busan-Kota Kinabalu route.

Last week, Air Busan relaunched its previously suspended direct flight from Busan, bringing 220 passengers to the state on the inaugural flight. For the time being, Air Busan will operate two weekly flights between Busan and Kota Kinabalu.

State Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment cum Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai was on hand to welcome passengers. Also present were Sabah Tourism Board deputy chief executive officer Julinus Jeffrey Jimit and chief marketing officer Tay Shu Lan.

Joniston said with the latest route, Sabah hoped to increase the number of international flights from major foreign cities, making the state more accessible.
“We are considering expanding direct flights and possibly resuming previously suspended direct routes from Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, and China. For this reason, we must keep in touch with airline companies and keep abreast of their objectives to come to a mutual understanding and devise a workable strategy,” he said.

There are 40 weekly direct International flights to Sabah, with South Korea having the highest frequencies. The other direct flights are from  Singapore (14), Brunei Darussalam (4), Thailand (3), and the Philippines (2).

Since the reopening of the International border on 1 April, five foreign carriers have returned to Sabah. Three of them are Korean low-cost airlines. They are Jeju Air (via Incheon), Jin Air (via Incheon), and Air Busan (via Incheon and Busan). Others are Scoot (via Singapore) and Royal Brunei Airlines (via Bandar Seri Begawan). Malaysia’s budget airline AirAsia also offers direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from Singapore, Manila, and Bangkok.

As for domestic flights, there are currently 372 weekly services to Sabah. The direct routes are from Kuala Lumpur, Johore Bharu, Penang, Kota Bharu, Terengganu, Sarawak, and Labuan.

For more information visit: www.sabahtourism.com

(Your Stories: Sabah Tourism Board)

Emirates offers fare deals to Europe

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SINGAPORE, 19 July 2022: Travellers from Singapore can book special seasonal fares to Dubai and Europe when flying with Emirates.

 All-inclusive economy class fares start at SGD679, business class fares at SGD2,969, and first class fares at SGD10,109. Fares are bookable until 31 July 2022 and are valid for travel from 1 September 2022 to 31 May 2023. Families can plan for the upcoming September and December school holidays and score these flights at promotional prices.

Featured destinations and starting fares include:

DestinationsEconomy Class Fares From (SGD)Business Class Fares From (SGD)First Class Fares From (SGD)
Dubai6792,96910,109
Paris1,3494,70911,649
Frankfurt1,4694,85914,479
Munich1,5094,78912,189
Rome1,4096,66917,789
Amsterdam1,3795,15915,519
Barcelona1,2995,13916,629
Zurich1,5295,07913,809
Istanbul1,2594,45915,489
London1,2794,95911,909

In addition, travellers from Singapore can also enjoy enhanced connectivity through Emirates’ Dubai hub to over 130 global destinations worldwide, with 14 flights a week from Singapore to Dubai. Emirates’ daily flights between Singapore and Dubai – EK354 and EK355 – are served by the Airbus A380 superjumbo, featuring extra room and custom lighting in economy class, flat-bed seats in business class, and private suites and shower spas in first class, offering travellers a distinctive Emirates experience aboard.

Fly Better with Emirates

With the resurgence of travel, Emirates has worked hard to ensure that it provides an incredible inflight experience and a seamless journey on the ground, offering award-winning services to customers in all travel classes. From check-in to boarding, travelling with family is now much more convenient with Emirates’ priority boarding and over 100 channels of content for children on ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system.

With comprehensive health and safety measures at every step of the journey, Emirates continues to offer stellar and safe travel experiences to Dubai and the rest of its global network. Keeping the health and wellbeing of its passengers a top priority, Emirates has also been building on its contactless technology offerings to provide even more convenient options to fast-track through airport formalities.

Besides the assurance of safety and convenience when flying with Emirates, passengers can also get the best value from their holidays in Dubai and across the UAE with My Emirates Pass. From 1 May to 30 September 2022, passengers can enjoy exclusive offers at over 500 locations, including restaurants, big-name retail outlets, spas, and attractions across the city, by simply showing their Emirates boarding pass.

Click here for more information on My Emirates Pass.

Leave your shoes behind in Bali

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BALI, 19 July  2022: Bali Hotels Association advises its member hotels to alert Australian guests to the BIO security checks upon returning from their Bali holidays and launch a CSR programme called “ Leave your shoes with us”.

The move is in response to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Bali and across Indonesia. Travellers heading for Australia need to take steps to help prevent the accidental introduction of the disease on their return home. Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment was alerted to the outbreak of the FMD in Indonesia with an initial calculation of more than 2000 head of cattle infected in provinces across North Sumatra and East Java.

FMD is not considered a human health risk, but humans can carry the virus on their clothing, shoes, body (particularly the throat and nasal passages) and personal items. Foot and Mouth Disease is not a food safety or public health concern. Commercially produced meat, milk, and dairy products would be safe to consume.

In response, the Australian Federal Minister of Agriculture Murry Watt,  that Australian BIO Security Offices is checking all flights returning from Indonesia.

However, the Bali Hotels Association noted that the agriculture minister ruled out a travel ban between Bali and Australia. “We’ve got to keep our relationship with Indonesia strong, for trade, national security and other reasons,” he concluded.

Leave your shoes in Bali

Bali Hotels Association member hotels have been advised to let their guests know of the bio-security checks they may face upon their return to Australia.

In a media statement on Monday, the association said guests who do not wish to take home their shoes or any clothes are welcome to leave them with the hotel, which will then have them cleaned and made available for those communities in need through the Bali Hotels Association CSR Programme. In response to the FMD outbreak, the government in Bali temporarily closed the animal market to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease in Bali. At least 128 head of cattle in four districts in Bali tested positive for foot and mouth disease. Bali has now received around 110,000 doses of the FMD vaccine.

AirAsia X adds three new routes

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SEPANG, 19 July 2022: AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022.

The three new services boost the airline’s routes to 13. It is already serving  Sydney, New Delhi, Seoul, Tokyo, Sapporo, Osaka and Honolulu, as well as London, Dubai and Istanbul.

AAX will recommence its services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), Perth and Auckland (via Sydney) with three weekly flights starting in November and gradually increasing to daily flights by the first quarter of 2023.

On the AirAsia Super App and website, the starting fare to Perth is MYR 499, to Melbourne  MYR699 and Auckland MYR999 (inclusive one-way economy). Premium Flatbed fares start from MYR1,999 to Perth, MYR2,999 to Melbourne and MYR5,999 to Auckland.

Guests flying to Kuala Lumpur can also enjoy all-in value fares one way from AUD209 from Perth, AUD359 from Melbourne, and NZD499 from Auckland in economy class.

AAX also flies from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney with all-in fares from MYR899 (economy) and MYR2,799 (Premium Flatbed) one-way.

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Princess flags summer sailings from LA

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SINGAPORE, 18 July 2022: Princess Cruises offers a brand-new summer season of cruises roundtrip from Los Angeles in 2023.

This will mark the line’s first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast, with Emerald Princess sailing on a series of voyages ranging from five- to 16-days between May and August 2023.

The summer sailings are perfect for those looking for convenient cruise vacations for the whole family. The 3,080-guest Princess MedallionClass cruise ship features nearly 700 balconies, world-class dining, and dazzling entertainment. Plus, guests can choose from a variety of curated shore excursions in every port to soak up the local sights, culture, and cuisine.

Emerald Princess itineraries include:

  • Mexican Riviera with La Paz – seven-day cruises with stops in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz and Ensenada. Departure dates: 24 June 2023 and 29 July 2023
  • Hawaiian Islands – 16-day cruises with stops in Hilo, Honolulu, Maui (Lahaina), Kauai (Nawiliwili), and Ensenada. Departure dates: 4 May 2023, 1 June 2023, 6 July 2023, and 5 August 2023.
  • Classic California Coast – seven-day cruises including an overnight in San Francisco with San Diego and Ensenada. Departure dates: 20 May 2023, 17 June 2023, and 22 July 2023.
  • Cabo San Lucas Getaway – five-day cruise with an overnight in Cabo San Lucas. Departure date: 27 May 2023.
  • West Coast Getaway with San Francisco – a five-day cruise that features San Francisco and Ensenada. Departure date: 1 July 2023.
Video: Your perfect getaway along the California Coast | Princess Cruises

Emerald Princess offers an abundance of fresh restaurant choices and dining options onboard. From revitalised top deck venues like Salty Dog Grill, Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones to brand new casual restaurants Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ, there’s something for every palate. Let the kids play, explore, huddle and create at the newly re-imagined Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centers and unwind at the refreshed Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults.

Princess delivers Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion wearable, a quarter-sized device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need to be delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship. In addition, guests can share their favourite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best Wi-Fi at sea, stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, quickly post content and stream favourite movies and shows.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor by calling 65-6922 6788 or visiting the company’s website at http://www.princess.com/.

(Your Stories: Princess Cruises)

Rajasthan hosts domestic travel mart

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DELHI, India, 18 July 2022: The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) returns this week, convening from 22 to 24 July at Hotel Clarks Amer.

The event will be officially opened by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot supported by Rajasthan Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh. RDTM is being jointly organised by the Department of Tourism and the Federation of Hospitality and  Tourism in Rajasthan (FHTR).

The mart agenda includes structured B2B meetings between 200 exhibitors promoting travel content in Rajasthan and 300 domestic travel buyers across India. Exhibitors represent destination management companies, hotels, resorts and amusement parks in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan’s travel industry is counting on the event to accelerate tourism recovery post-Covid. Five pre-event roadshows were hosted in Jaipur, Mandawa, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Udaipur to promote the mart.

RDTM is in its second edition after the show was inaugurated in 2018. It was supposed to return 2022, but the Covid-19 pandemic forced organisers to suspend the second edition to 2022.

AirAsia X updates refund status

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KUALA LUMPUR, 18 July 2022: AirAsia X says it has successfully compensated over 270,000 cancelled bookings caused by the pandemic over the past two years, including all MYR499 Unlimited Pass holders, with a five-year travel voucher to the full value of the outstanding bookings.

The travel voucher can be used to book any AAX flights (airline code D7) immediately and for future travel to international destinations currently on sale. Many more routes will be added to AAX’s network in the future, starting with Japan, Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand, London, Dubai and Istanbul in 2022.

Guests who have yet to receive the travel voucher are required to register for AirAsia rewards members here using the same email used for the booking, as the travel voucher will be linked to the account. AAX will continue to prioritise processing all remaining compensation entitlements, including for bookings made by travel agents in the coming weeks. All guests will be contacted via their registered email address. AAX Acting Group CEO Tony Fernandes said: “We have delivered on our commitment to AAX guests and given back more than USD92 million worth of travel vouchers for over a quarter million bookings. That is about 80% of the total booking, and we are reaching out to the final groups of guests until everyone gets back what they are owed.

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