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Malaysia a big Asian region winner at World Travel Awards
The awards are recognised as the highest accolade within the travel industry.
MAS is Asia's No. 1 airline
MAS was voted by more than 180,000 industry professionals in a global poll.
Bali high
Bali has become known as an adventure haven for those in search of excitement.
S'pore among top 10 best-value destinations
It was listed as one of the top 10 cities in Lonely Planet's travel guide.
New minister Freddy calls CGK airport a mess
A messy management could reflect the personality of the nation. -The Jarkart Post/ANN
Temperature drops starts Sunday
Temperatures are expected to hit 13 degrees Celsius in Taiwan. -The China post/ANN
On the road to Tragedy
Flights on hot air balloons cancelled after the tragic death of four travelers. -China Daily/ANN
Boutique hotel goes Peranakan
Providing lodging in culturally rich areas latest move by operators to attract more guests. -myp
Not all Indian tourists know English
The assumption was that most Indian tourists were proficient in English. -The Star/ANN
SkyPark a model airport, says Najib
A luxury airport with operations of its services and shops in full swing. -The Star/ANN
Mystic temples, exotic palaces
Visitors to Yogyakarta and Bali find key to past cultures in historically rich monuments. -myp
Jetstar engine fire forces evacuation in Australia: company
Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the evacuation or fire. -AFP
Baby born on plane named after AirAsia
This lucky baby will have free flights with AirAsia for life. -The Star/ANN
Tourists to China are flocking to Bird's Nest
Move over Palace Museum and Summer Palace. -The China Post/ANN
Airlines set own emission targets
Cooperation would be the key to lowering emissions. -AFP
JAL shelves tie-up talks with US carriers, says report
JAL is already seeking govenment bailout to keep flying. -AFP
Zoo visitors cause stress for animals
They get frightened and hide much of the day, refusing to come out. -China Daily/ANN
Flights on 52 JAL routes half-empty or worse
JAL announced it will scrap 29 domestic routes by fiscal 2011. -The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
Airport rankings: Useful as feedback
Does it matter if Changi drops one or two spots? Not if it set things right. -ST
Party abroad, but keep low profile
A friendly word of caution to fellow Singaporeans. -myp
Japan air crash museums keep dark memories alive
People with a fear of flying may want to give this a miss. -AFP
Tourist sites do roaring business
More Chinese these days travel to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. -China Daily/ANN
What's that smell?!
A visitor gets more than he bargained for in Taipei's biggest night market. -The Nation/ANN
Third disruption in funicular railway service
This resulted in a 2 hour wait for holiday makers. -The Star/ANN
Germany launches nude nature park
Naturists will soon have their own 18-km long trail for hiking in the nude. -Reuters
South Korea to fingerprint all foreigners from 2012
However, tourism officials are worried about a negative impact on their industry. -AFP
Stranded on Penang Hill
Holiday makers now have second thoughts about going up again. -The Star/ANN
Touts and cabbies give Malaysia a bad name
Locals know how to ignore them but the foreign tourists and out-of-towners don't. -The Star/ANN
Soak up peace, energy at autumn spas
The heat is gone and in comes the season of relaxation. -The Korean Herald/ANN
Tiger Airways seeing more business travellers
They seek cheaper flights amid economic slowdown. -BT
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