$43m payout for tourists stranded in Thailand
Thailand will spend at least S$43 million to compensate tourists left stranded at Bangkok airports. -myp
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More flights at KLIA due to Bangkok airport closure
Flights were diverted from Bangkok to KL International Airport due to civil unrest in the Thai capital. -The Star
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Big plans for KL's tourist spots
New roads and a walkway connecting major tourist spots in Kuala Lumpur will be ready soon. -The Star
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Don't shun Mumbai
Officials urged tourists to support Mumbai in its hour of need and to postphone, not cancel their trips. -AFP
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Avoid travel to Mumbai for now
Avoid all non-essential travel to India and monitor the news closely if you need to travel there urgently. -TNP
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Thai unrest: MAS, AirAsia mount rescue flights
MAS also operating flights out of Phuket. AirAsia will mount fourth and fifth rescue flights today and tomorrow. -NST
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Thai unrest: Chaos reigns as stranded passengers fight to fly home
Despite three days in operations, airline officials say situation in U-Tapao getting from bad to worse. -NST
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Restarting Bangkok aiport to take at least a week
Airport general manager says airport's IT systems have been damaged. -Reuters
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Empty planes evacuated from besieged Thai airport
37 empty airliners allowed to leave after protestors agreed to a request by Thai authorities. -AFP
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'I almost cried'
A THAI flight attendant shares her own story of chaos at the airport, with fellow colleagues having no time for meals and some opening up homes to backpackers. -Daily Xpress, ANN |
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Tourists check in - to anywhere but Thailand
Tourists waiting to leave the country despair that the journey home will be a long and convoluted one. -AFP
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Thai airports still closed as court date looms
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Taiwan to cut fuel surcharge
Country's domestic airlines will cut fuel surcharges on international routes to reflect cheaper oil prices. -AFP
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Video: Stranded tourists escape Thai unrest
Tourists scramble to get home from Thailand as the blockade continues at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. -Reuters
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AirAsia to mount more rescue flights
One return flight from U-Tapao to Kuala Lumpur and one from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur today. -The Star
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Johor's main gateway launched
Visitors entering Johor will now pass through Sultan Iskandar Complex. -The Star
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Firefly now flies to Medan from Subang
Travellers can now fly directly to Medan from Subang airport with Firefly airline. -The Star
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SIA excluded from air route
V Australia will start flying the trans-Pacific sector in February. -ST
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2 stranded Canadians killed
Two Canadian tourists stranded by Bangkok's airport closures were killed and a Briton seriously injured in a car crash. -AFP
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Singapore Airlines to continue U-Tapao flights at least until Friday
Jetstar Asia also operating from U-Tapao, SilkAir to operate 13 extra flights from Phuket. -AFP
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Jetstar flies to Sabah
The carrier now flies four times weekly to the East Malaysian city. -ST
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'Emergency English' wards off foreign customers
Employees of the 700 shops in Lady Street - a famous shopping destination in Beijing - are given pamphlets with common English phrases, written in Chinese characters to sound like the expressions. -China Daily, ANN |
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Australia open to merger
They threaten to slam opportunity shut if threat of Qantas being taken over is felt. -Reuters
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Airport to resume service
Bangkok'S international airport can resume 'partial service' by midnight on Thursday. -Reuters |
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KTM offers RM1 tickets for single trip on KL-Ipoh route
KTM is offering a month-long promotion on RM1 tickets for a single trip on the KL-Ipoh route. -The Star
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A matter of olden-day names
PHT maintains that it was not wrong to call the city, a haven for prostitution. -The Star
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Singaporeans should still postpone Bangkok travel
Singaporeans should still avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. -AFP
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Bangkok international flights to resume
Some domestic services to resume on Wed, international services on Thur.
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1st passenger flight lands
First passenger flight into Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport since protesters lifted blockade landed. -Reuters
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Rich flee on private jets
As most grumbling holiday-makers wait frustrated in hotels after airport-based protests stranded them in Thailand, the wealthy are simply slipping out of the 'Land of Smiles' by private jet. -AFP |
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SIA cargo resumes flights
Extra flights will be operated due to 'build-up of cargo'. -ST
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Land of Smiles image suffering
Chaotic scenes show in media have shattered its carefully managed image. -Reuters
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M'sian tourist arrivals to slide
Tourist numbers expecrted to fall due to the global economic slowdown and security concerns in the region. -AFP
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Flights resume as Thai protesters abandon airports
388 passengers were on the Thai Airways flight to Sydney that departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport. -AFP |
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Bangkok airports restart service
Bangkok airports restart service but passengers checked in at a convention centre east of capital. -myp
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Bangkok airports reopen
Flights to Bangkok will resume tomorrow but many Singaporeans plan to abort their holidays there. -myp |
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Thailand Unrest: Johor's tourism also a victim
The political unrest in Thailand has taken a toll on tourist arrivals here from China. -NST
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MAS and AirAsia to start using Survanabhumi again
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia resume flights to and from Survanabhumi International Airport tomorrow. -The Star
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Video: Pay-what-you-want tourism
At at time when people are being careful with their cash, free city tours should appeal to all tourists. -Reuters
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SIA resumes Bangkok flights tomorrow
Due to service resumption to Suvarnabhumi, additional relief flights from U-Tapao will cease from tonight. -AsiaOne |
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3 Indian airports on alert after Mumbai attacks
Extra checks to vehicles and luggage have been added after warnings from intelligence agencies. -Reuters
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Thai Airways may sue
It is planning to sue anti-govt protesters for financial losses caused by the siege of Bangkok's airports. |
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Fake Qantas engineer put passengers lives at risk
He posed as a licensed engineer for almost nine months and conducted 30 maintenance checks on planes. -AFP
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Thai hotels slash prices to woo stranded tourists
More than 100 flights are due to leave Bangkok's main airport today, but it will take days to clear the backlog of 350,000 passengers. -AFP |
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'Merdeka Merdeka Merdeka!'
The iconic stadium where Malaysia proclaimed its independence half a century ago has won a UN award after being stripped of modern additions and restored to its retro glory. -AFP
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THAI to sue PAD for Bt20 billion
Thai Airways International will sue People's Alliance for Democracy for the eight-day closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport. -The Nation, ANN
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Tokyo is Asia's costliest city for expats
Beijing has also become more costly than HK for the first time, a survey showed. -AFP
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Concern over security lapses
Bangkok's airports feel the pressure as they race to get ready for full operations. -AFP
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No real check-in counters, but spas, food stalls do brisk business
Locals and businesses alike have turned to making money as they take advantage of the hordes of tourists arriving at U-Tapao to fly home. -TNP
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New 787 delays for Boeing
It will take into account the damage of a two-month machinists' strike. -Reuters
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MAS merger looks unlikely
MAS sought partners to grow but did not mention its plan to merge with British Airways and Qantas. -NST
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Fined for abuse of tourist GST refund scheme
Bangladeshi man enlisted the help of a tourist to make a false declaration on computer laptops. -AsiaOne
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Bangkok airport re-opens
Bangkok's main airport resumed full operations in time for the king's birthday after crippling protests. -AFP
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Hippies' old vehicles evoke lost era in Kathmandu
This German-built bus is rarely sold in open market but is perfect for ferrying passengers. -AFP |
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AirAsia to abort privatisation
Plan to delist from the Malaysian stock exchange aborted due to the global financial crisis. -AFP
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Southeast Asia's new nightlife capital - Jakarta?
New venues like Buddha Bar and Cork & Screw may soon see Indonesia's capital challenging more cosmopolitan centres in the region. -Reuters |
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Tourists flood out of Thailand
But political uncertainty dragged on after the king cancelled his annual birthday speech. -AFP
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Can Thailand regain tourist confidence?
With glossy airline adverts, millions of baht earmarked for promotions and Miss Thailand posing for pictures with tourists, Thailand started work on Friday on a long battle to win back the confidence of tourists. -Reuters |
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Indian airports tighten security
The stepped-up airport security came in response to 'fresh intelligence inputs' about the hijack warnings. -AFP
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OK Air stops passenger flights
OK Air suspended the service 10 days ahead of schedule due to financial and management problems. -AFP
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Airlines - poor responsiveness?
Customers of Tiger Airways, Jetstar and SIA express their frustration with the airlines' inquiry hotlines and helplines, which are often engaged or busy. -ST
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The best time to shop in Bangkok?
Discounts up to 80 per cent in Bangkok, but Singapore-owned businesses, other shops say sudden drop in tourists is hitting them hard. -TNP |
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Cheaper air travel?
The price of air tickets should start coming down soon because of the world financial crisis, experts are predicting, while ruling out a plunge that would endanger the health of airlines. -AFP
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Express bus overturns, killing 10
Authorities have urged public transport firms to ensure that drivers make their passengers' safety a priority after the recent accident involving an express bus killed 10 people. -The Star |
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S'poreans still shun Bangkok
Travel agencies in Singapore say that tours to Bangkok have not picked up and recovery could take about two weeks. But the turmoil resulted in a short spurt of good business for hotels there. -TNP
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Thailand plans events to lure tourists back
Tourism director assures visitors that everything has "gone back to normal". -The Star
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Penang fourth in tourist arrivals to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur attracts the most visitors while Pahang and Sabah are in second and third places. -The Star
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MAS' ticket office opens new centre at KL Sentral
Operations at the former head office in Jalan Sultan Ismail will cease. -The Star
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Promote Malaysia as a golfing destination: DPM Najib
Newly launched Mines Golf City has the advantage of providing wholesome family packages due to its proximity to the city centre. -The Star
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Erosion threatens Malaysian beach resort
Shoreline is now barely 20 metres from the Rompin resort's south wing units. -NST |
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LCCT international arrival hall ahead of schedule
The hall of LCCT, part of the RM160mil new wing, will open ahead of its schedule. -NST
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Terengganu told to boost tourism
Terengganu intensifies its promotions to boost tourism industry in anticipation of the economic slowdown. -NST
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Tourists arrested for having sex in ancient Thai temple
The German couple was fined $21 each before being released. -The Nation, ANN
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Chiang Mai canopied walkway to be SE Asia's longest
The 350-by-20-metre walkway is still at the design process and should be completed by 2010. -The Nation, ANN
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Video: Protest chaos at UK airport
Stansted Airport reopens but chaos reigns after climate change activists break through security and occupy a runway. -Reuters
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Have a safe trip
Not all firms here have emergency measures for staff working abroad. -ST |
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NO-GO at the GO-GO bars
Protest fallout hits red light district. -AFP
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Inbound: It's high season, but where are the tourists?
More people are not travelling, which means fewer tourists for nations that depend heavily on holidaymakers. -ST |
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Outbound: Most Asians curbing wanderlust
Tourism is the weakest link in the economy and holidays would be the first item they sacrifice. -ST
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Singaporean women assaulted in Xiamen
Three drunks attacked, punched and shouted at a Singaporean woman while she was on holiday in Xiamen, claiming that she had insulted them. -AsiaOne |
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KL hotel is the best in South East Asia
KL Ritz-Carlton won the South East Asia's Hotel of the Year under HAPA reviewed by a panel of judges. -The Star
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$80m compensation to stranded Thai tourists approved
Each tourist would receive $85 a day for being unable to fly home from Nov 25 to Dec 9. -The Nation, ANN
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State of emergency lifted at airports
The state of emergency at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports was lifted by the caretaker Cabinet yesterday. -ANN
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Spa above the sea
Be enticed by the Avi Spa's open-concept and experience this first floating spa in Malaysia. -The Star |
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China: Scrap, shelve aircraft deliveries
Country's carriers also urged to retire more older planes. -AFP
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Bangkok airport mess spilling into Changi
Falling air traffic to Thai capital is likely to hurt S'pore aviation sector as regions in Asia is often bundled together in a single journey by leisure travellers. -ST |
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"Taiwan Ah-Long" kisses S'pore soil
His personal mission of loving Mother Earth, takes him and his kisses everywhere. -AsiaOne
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Free boots for floods
Venice hoteliers are urging tourists to enjoy the tourist mecca despite chronic flooding. -AFP
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Govt subsidy for stranded tourists
Thai Ministry of Tourism said that it will compensate stranded tourists for their extended stays. -ST
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Cape No. 7 draws Hengchun-hungry tourists
The movie's brouhaha has pushed its filming location - Hengchun, a once-sleepy village in Pingtung County - to unprecedented heights of popularity, turning it into a tourist draw. -myp |
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China expects 2.3b CNY trips
The yearly exodus is marked by chaotic scenes as masses desperate to return home and messing up transport. -AFP
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Long wait for refunds
Travellers who cancel flights to Bangkok may have to wait for up to six months to get their money back. -ST
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Qantas fined $19.5m for price fixing
Airline admits to engaging in price fixing linked to international cargo fuel surcharges. -AFP
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Cathay sees fall in passengers and cargo
Nov traditionally one of the busiest months in the airfreight business but peak didn't occur. -AFP
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Don't only register with MFA when travelling to crisis regions
In the wake of the recent Mumbai attacks and Thai airport shutdown, MFA says that not enough Singaporeans are alerting the ministry when they are going abroad. -TNP
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Fewer travellers over holidays
US airline will squeeze fewer flyers into a reduced number of seats. -AFP
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The world travel industry could be much changed
In the economic crisis, many are opting for shorter-haul journeys on low-cost carriers instead. -ST
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New feature shows lowest MAS fare
Malaysia Airlines introduced a calender feature on its website at the lowest fare for its viewers. -The Star
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Video: Budapest welcomes huge water park
A Hungarian hotel is hoping Central Europe's biggest indoor water park will help it fight the financial crisis. -Reuters
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Video: Boeing's 787 delayed again
The Dreamliner's troubles combined with cuts in weapons programs and the global economic downturn mean struggles ahead for Boeing. -Reuters
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4 new tourist markets for Malacca
Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea and Japan are the 4 new emerging markets for Malacca's tourism. -NST
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Top 10 Asian airports
Every airport is different in its DNA makeup - efficiency, F&B outlets, entertainment, architecture...There's no accounting for taste. So which one makes you tick? |
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$130 million relief for Changi's airlines
Measures include a 25 per cent landing fee rebate for airlines operating flights at Changi Airport. -ST
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S'poreans not stranded over insurance
AIG and NTUC Income will compensate travel insurance policyholders who were stranded in Bangkok. -TNP |
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Enticing visitors to prolong stay
Traditional Malay homestay programmes in Kedah, Perlis and Perak will attract tourists to stay. -NST
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Budapest Airport cancels departures
Strike for better working conditions paralyses Hungarian airport. -Reuters
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Portuguese village to host Xmas do
Festivities expected to draw more than 30,000 people. -The Star
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Jellyfish gone wild ruin tourist spots
Huge swarms of stinging jellyfish and similar slimy animals are ruining beaches in Hawaii, the Gulf of Mexico, the Mediterranean, Australia and elsewhere. -Reuters |
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Going on holiday? Leave these S'porean habits behind
We often complain about foreigners and their strange habits. But do we know that our own S'porean quirks portrays us in an unfavourable light when we travel. -TNP
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Penang's hotel dilemma
Its Chief Minister said negotiations are still ongoing. -ST
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Vietnam tourist arrivals fall
Arrivals have dropped off sharply amid the global economic downturn. -AFP
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Daily Taiwan-China flights Mon
Talks on direct flights had been stymied under the former pro-independence government. -AFP |
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HK pilots sacked over take-off
They tried to take off from a taxiway rather than the main runway at the city's airport. -AFP
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Swissport S'pore may quit Changi
Since it started operating at Changi in 2005, Swissport has chalked up losses of more than $50 million. -ST
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NZ regulator to sue SIA
It will prosecute 13 airlines for price fixing. -Reuters
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Budapest Airport talks fail
Talks to resolve the standoff collapsed on Sunday. -Reuters
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Direct daily flights start between China-Taiwan: state media
The first flight departed the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen for Taiwan at 7:20 am. -AFP
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Unique and charming, says S'porean
Scoffed at by the status-conscious and razed to make way for apartment blocks, South Korea's humble traditional houses have made an unexpected comeback as luxury hotels. -Reuters |
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Tasik Chini facilities to be upgraded for visitors
Visitors at Tasik Chini will experience better facilities when the upgrading work is completed. -The Star
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Lake of myth and legend
A dragon is said to live in the lake and guard the Khmer city located at the bottom of the it. -The Star
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Malaysia's first international theme park set to boost tourism sector
Legoland Theme Park will attract a large group of visitors and create more job opportunities. -The Star
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Pahang wants to revive Tasik Chini
Pahang Government is seeking help from the Federal Government to repair and maintain Tasik Chini. -The Star |
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CAAS extends customer relief by a year
It beefs up Air Hub Development Fund by $130m, raises landing fee rebate for airlines calling Changi, Seletar. -BT
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For kids by kids
A pair of teenage sisters document their favourite Bangkok attractions in a kid-friendly guidebook. -The Nation, ANN
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Vote for your favourite photograph and win!
Think you have the eye to spot a good travel photograph? Tell us which reader-submitted photo should be in AsiaOne's inaugural calendar. 12 lucky voters stand to win a $100 Pan Pacific voucher each.
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AirAsia offers tickets to Thailand
The company is offering "100,000 free seats" from its hubs in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. -AFP |
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Legend of the Seas returns to S'pore
Royal Caribbean makes it a second consecutive Asian season - this time, the sister ship of Rhapsody of the Seas takes the helm. -AsiaOne
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No word from S'pore Consulate in Mumbai
S'porean working in Mumbai registered with the consulate but was not contacted when the terrorist attacks occured. -ST
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Why names left out in Mumbai attack alert
MFA explains why some Singaporeans who had eRegistered with the ministry were not contacted when the terrorist attacks hit. -ST
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A safer S'pore-M'sia bus ride?
From web tracking devices which can monitor bus speed and driver behaviour, to stringent operating procedures, express bus operators who ply the S'pore-M'sia route are stepping up safety measures. -ST |
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SIA passenger numbers down 6.1%
The amount of cargo handled also contracted by 12.4 per cent year-on-year.
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MAS gives travellers full control of fares
Carrier's four new fare options give customers discounts by trimming the perks. -NST
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Buy insurance, M'sian travel association urges
Travellers should also ensure they deal with registered tour agents. -The Star
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No reason for departure change
Tiger Airways customer who booked flight to KL for next year faces major inconveniences due to six-hour change in departure time. -myp
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Pooches get luxury lodging near German airport
Canis-Resort, which charges $160 a night, offers designer grooming, gourmet dog food and individualised care. -Reuters
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Qantas gets second A380 plane
Superjumbo will allow carrier to boost flights between Australian cities and Los Angeles. -Reuters
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Goa's party season low-key after Mumbai attacks
Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations have not been cancelled but revellers are being told to expect rigid security. -AFP
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Bangladeshi 'Taj Mahal' owner slams critics
The replica is said to be shoddily designed and constructed using cheap materials. -AFP |
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New cruise ship in town
The Azamara Quest arrived in Singapore with some 600 passengers after a 24-night voyage from Athens, Greece. -ST
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'Uncared for' during Thai protests
AsiaOne reader who has lived in Bangkok for the past two years laments the lack of support from the S'pore embassy during the Thaksin coup and the recent airport takeover. -AsiaOne |
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Firefly offers unsold tickets at zero fare
Travellers can now enjoy zero air fare and just pay for administration fees and airport tax. -The Star
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AirAsia hopes to get visitors back to Thailand
AirAsia is offering 100,000 free seats to attract tourists to Thailand after the Bangkok protests. -The Star
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Congestion at new Johor checkpoint
Clearance is smooth on first day of operation but with fewer lanes leading to the complex, bottleneck develops. -The Star
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Islamic theme park attracted 1.9m visitors
The Islamic Civilisation Theme Park has attracted 1.9 million visitors since its opening in February. -NST
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Bid to tap niche tourist market
MyCEB acts as a one-stop centre for MICE acitvities to bring international conference delegates to the country. -NST
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Festive meals on British Airways
One of the highlights is a traditional Christmas cake, based on a 1930s recipe and passed down three generations. -AsiaOne |
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Disappointment over Legoland theme park choice
M'sian industry players expected a more iconic theme park like Disneyland, says tourism association president. -The Star
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Fake Qantas engineer jailed
Bogus aircraft engineer jailed for more than three years. -AFP
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Legoland park coming up in Johor
To be ready in 2013, it will be on a 51ha site near Second Link in the Iskandar development region. -ST
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3 million tourists to disappear from Thailand during December-March
The kingdom expects to suffer revenue loss of Bt109 billion. -The Nation
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Sand on this Dubai beach won't burn your soles
A network of pipes beneath the sand will contain a coolant that absorbs heat from the surface. An adjacent swimming pool will also be refrigerated. -TNP
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Airline delivers luggage soaking wet
Passengers' luggage were transferred to an airplane without any cover in the heavy rain. -The Star |
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MAS In Talks With Qantas
MAS is having talks to merge with a number of foreign airlines, including Qantas. -ANN
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Disappearing world wonders
First it was animals. Now even destinations are on the world endangered list. -NST
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New Indonesian aviation law hailed
EU policymakers welcomed a move by Indonesia to slap tougher safety laws on its airlines. -AFP
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SIA flight spoilt by entertainment-system problems
Reader says he paid a lot for the flight and was looking forward to enjoying the inflight entertainment, but was disappointed. -myp |
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Wynn Resorts cuts rates to lure guests
CEO Steve Wynn is ready to sacrifice short-term profits to save his resorts in the long term. -myp
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Qantas and BA call off merger talks
Qantas and BA decided to end their merger talks as they failed to agree on the key terms. -myp
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Air travellers losing their belts
Airport security officers confiscated potentially dangerous weapons such as belts with large buckles. -NST
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Is there a need for another star for service?
Focus on bad retailers instead; any scheme must be compulsory. -ST |
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Drugs onboard maiden China-Taiwan flight
About 30 kg of the hallucinatory drug ketamine was found. -Reuters
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Women in Baghdad take to the road again
Women in Baghdad feel that it is essential for ladies to know how to drive in this modern era. -AFP
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Track to the future
The world's fastest inter-city train covers the 120 km between Beijing and Tianjin in just 29 minutes, reaching a peak of 350km/h. -China Daily, ANN
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Beijing South: Where bigger is better
The largest railway station in Asia is capable of fitting a Boeing 747 in its central hall. -China Daily, ANN |
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Passengers stuck when Changi's Skytrain breaks down
Some anxious travellers resorted to pounding on the windows to get the attention of Changi officials. -ST
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Penang funicular train service back in business
Thousands of holidaymakers visit the scenic tourist attraction to take advantage of the free rides offered for half a day. -NST
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Colourless corals spell doom for Malaysia's reefs
Scientific agency predicts severe coral bleaching between now and Feb. It will have a devastating impact on coral reef ecosystems, killing corals and destroying food chains. -NST
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'KLIA East @ Labu' gets govt go-ahead
New terminal needed as current facility in Sepang will not be able to cope with increased passenger volume, says M'sian transport minister. -NST
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Extended arrival hall at Malaysia's LCCT opens
Expansion will cater to the growing numbers of low-cost travellers and enhance passenger comfort level. -The Star
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'Asia's most affordable gateway'
Once home to a military airbase, the Clark Freeport Zone is now a golf, shopping and tourist hotspot - branded by the Philippine tourism authority as 'Asia's most affordable gateway'. -TNP |
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Cheaper AirAsia flights?
AirAsia's budget fares will go even lower with at least a 15% cut in prices. -The Star, ANN
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Plane runs off runway
Continental airliner runs off runway, 38 injured. -Reuters
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1 killed as tourist train derails
6 other injured when a train carrying tourists to the hill town of Shimla in northern India derailed. -AFP
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New ATRs for Firefly
Firefly has replaced its Fokker 50s fleet with ATR 72-500 and 5 more aircrafts will arrive next year. -The Star
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Are bikinis allowed? Indonesia's anti-porn law repels tourists
Tour guides at the Baturraden holiday resort blame the much-decried anti-pornography law for a slew of recent cancellations by Dutch tourists. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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Was airline staff's apology not enough?
Crew did what they could to fix the faulty in-flight entertainment system, says reader. -myp |
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Tokyo Tower turns 50
Structure has attracted 156 million visitors since it opened in 1958. -AFP
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India sends troops to Goa
It is to counter fears that militants could target thousands of foreigners celebrating year-end festivities there. -AFP
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Fuel tax overstated by travel agency
Many make a profit from those who do not know better, especially the elderly, says reader. -ST
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'A symbol of historical ties between S'pore and Malaysia'
Reader cannot understand why the Johor government is lobbying for support from its residents for the Causeway to be demolished and rebuilt. -ST |
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Tiger Airways passengers stranded in China for two days
They were stranded without their belongings and with no idea of when they would be able to leave Guangzhou. Some attempted to confront the cabin crew at the hotel. -TNP
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American tourist found dead in Phuket rented house
An American tourist was found dead on the bed by his neighbour in the morning. -The Nation, ANN
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S'poreans rushing for last-minute trips
The travel industry is showing surprising strength despite the economic downturn, and has even registered an unexpected uptake in demand. -myp
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ICA: Avoid using land checkpoints during holiday peak periods
Public advised to maintain lane discipline, car-pool and make use of public transport. -myp
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AirAsia, Jetstar to merge?
Merger could involve a share swap and would help the carriers cope with the impact of slowing demand worldwide. -Reuters
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Video: Tourists flock to Bethlehem
Pilgrims flock to West Bank birthplace of Jesus in the most peaceful scenes in Bethlehem in years. -Reuters
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Video: Goa defies security clamp down
Despite security bans on parties Goa's tourists are still dancing the night away. -Reuters
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India bans Goa beach parties
Country has tightened security around the country, especially in coastal areas following the Mumbai attacks. -Reuters |
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Pilgrims bring Christmas joy to Bethlehem
The West Bank city welcomes more than one million tourists this year, twice as many as in 2007. -AFP
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Visiting Penang? Hotels may be booked up
Foreigners abandoning their Bangkok vacation plans are making their way to Penang instead. -The Star |
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Sats COO beaten up by Air India staff
A meeting between aviation officers at the Mumbai airport turned ugly when the Chief operating officer from Singapore was beaten by Air India employees protesting against a government policy. -TNP
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Singapore Flyer halted
The wheel had stopped after a fire broke out in the Flyer's control room. -ST |
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Man gets travel insurance payoff after second try
He makes appeal for Phuket case after discovering that insurers NTUC Income and AIG had decided to compensate policyholders who were stranded in Bangkok. -TNP
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Tourists safe after drama at S'pore Flyer
A power disruption left more than 100 passengers stranded for about six hours. |
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Harrowing rope rescue
10 passengers were lowered out of S'pore Flyer capsules by rope.
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S'porean running illegal hotel in Malaysia
When a worker was asked whether the bungalows had any "special" functions, he declined to elaborate further. -The Star |
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Travelling to Thailand? Beware of fake banknotes
Large number of fake Bt1,000 notes circulating around has prompted small-scale vendors in Thailand to refuse accepting them. -The Nation, ANN
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Rescue method dangerous: Reader
Netizens question Singapore Flyer's response to wheel stalling. -AsiaOne |
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S'pore probes Flyer blaze
This is the fourth power outage at the Flyer since it opened earlier this year. -AFP
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Investigations underway at closed S'pore Flyer
Some tourists say they are unfazed by the incident and will want to ride the wheel when it reopens. -AFP |
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Counterfeit Bt1,000 bills concern rises
Vendors in Thailand prefer other notes amid increase in fakes. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Flyer to stay shut
It is likely to stay closed until at least the New Year as police investigate what caused the six-hour breakdown.
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Marriott set to reopen
Luxury Hotel in Islamabad to open after truck bomb attack that killed 60. -AFP
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Weather frightful for travelers
Travelers across much of North America were left scrambling on Wednesday with deadly snow, ice and rain storms. -AFP
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'Sex on beach' Britons home
Couple convicted of having sex on the beach in Dubai have returned home for Christmas. -AFP
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More S'poreans spending CNY in China, Taiwan, HK
Many eschew tradition of visiting friends and relatives here, to enjoy the exuberant festive mood overseas. -ST |
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Malacca to gain from new airport
Malacca will benefit from the setting up of a new low-cost carrier terminal in Labu. -NST
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Full of festive flavour
East Asia during the Chinese New Year period can be really colourful. -ST |
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No 'happy ending' for tourists
Tourism in Thailand is going through its worst slump in decades. -Reuters
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Budget carrier complaints hit new heights
The number of complaints filed with CASE against budget airlines has more than doubled - there were 157 this year compared with 75 last year. -TNP |
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S'pore Flyer incident: Are we well-prepared?
What would happen if an MRT train were to be stalled during peak hour, asks reader.
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No 'happy ending' for tourists
Tourism in Thailand is going through its worst slump in decades. -Reuters |
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S'pore fiasco?
S'pore flyer shutdown: Operator comes under heavy fire for breakdown and poor response. -myp
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China builds "world's largest" ice Santa
The 160 metre long and 24 metre high sculpture centers on an enormous face of Father Christmas. -Reuters |
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Nov tourist arrivals dip 9.7%
Hotel room revenues also fell 6 per cent. -Reuters
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'No GST' at T3 fails to pull in shoppers
Promotion to attract non-travellers to shop at Terminal 3 has not taken off. -ST |
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Video: S'pore Flyer - The Aftermath
General manager of Singapore Flyer, Mr Steven Yeo, delivers a statement of the mishap. -AsiaOne
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Flyer's builder in Singapore as police probe breakdown
Florian Bollen, chairman of Great Wheel Corp, confirmed his arrival but declined further comment. -AFP |
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Flyer stays shut
Questions raised about safety procedures, Flyer likely to stay shut until at least the New Year. -ST
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Malacca: City of lights
With the Unesco World Heritage Site status under its belt, Malacca now looks to illuminate its landmarks and historical monuments, to promote itself as an ideal tourist destination. -The Star, ANN |
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S'pore Nov visitor arrivals drop
It fell 9.7 per cent compared with the same period last year.
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Zooming in on unknown spots
Malaysia launches state-level travel fairs to bring attention to less well-known destinations. -NST
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Malaysia's 'most beautiful islands' in trouble
Poorly planned tourism development, ineffective sewage treatment and solid waste disposal, and illegal fishing are some of the factors affecting the health of Terengganu's Perhentian islands. -The Star, Asia News Network
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Flyer to woo back visitors
It is rolling out offerings like a free concert. -ST
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Top 10 places to usher in the New Year
Food, fireworks or freezing. Cities around the world have different ways of celebrating New Year's Eve and seeing in the new year. -Reuters
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AirAsia X to expand routes
It is planning to expand its routes to China, India, South Korea and Japan. -AFP
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Baggage delays at HK airport
Total of 36 arrival and 47 departure flights were affected during the three-hour ground staff strike. -Reuters
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Red underwear a big draw at hip senior's district
Boisterous weekend crowds flock to Tokyo's Sugamo district where, unlike areas popular with hip young things, shoppers are grey-haired, short-sighted and often hard of hearing. -AFP |
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Impromptu bands to perform at grounded Flyer
Bistro at S'pore Flyer to hold free Concert of Hope on new year's eve. -myp
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Does Flyer have clear rescue plans?
Recent incident and previous breakdowns, all of which occurred less than a year since the wheel has been in operation, give rise to a number of queries. -myp |
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Time to give S'pore Flyer management a break
Some people are not sufficiently appreciative of the rescue effort, which deserves more credit than it received, says reader. -myp
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No action after first breakdown
Unless an analysis is done and action taken, the Flyer may be in the news again - for all the wrong reasons. -myp |
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S Korea plans to start fingerprinting foreign tourists
Korea National Tourism Organisation says the fingerprinting plan, if approved, will have some impact on visitor numbers. -AFP
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S'pore PRs to get new online REP service
They will be able to renew or transfer re-entry permits electronically next year. -AsiaOne
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Resorts World Sentosa's dolphin import stirs controversy
Animal activists are upset, saying the wild dolphins were not collected sustainably and will not thrive in captivity. -ST
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Australians angry over bid to ban topless sunbathing
A Christian lawmaker has won backing from key politicians in the New South Wales state. -Reuters |
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How safe are the rides? Sentosa Luge & Skyride
It takes visitors to the top of a 12-storey high hilltop from where they ride gravity-driven luge carts down. -ST
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How safe are the rides? Singapore Cable Car
Built in the 1970s, the cable car system provides a means of transport between Mount Faber, HarbourFront and Sentosa. -ST |
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How safe are the rides? G-Max Reverse Bungy
Up to three people are strapped into an open steel cage suspended between two bungee cords and catapulted 12 storeys high at speeds of up to 200kmh. -ST
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How safe are the rides? Escape Theme Park
An outdoor amusement park offering 15 rides ranging from classic ferris wheel to rides which do 360-degree turns. -ST |
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How safe are the rides? Zovb
This sport from New Zealand involves rolling down a hill while strapped inside a giant inflatable ball. -ST
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How safe are the rides? Forest Adventure
A treetop adventure course in Bedok Reservoir Park, akin to an aerial runway 9m above ground. -ST |
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How safe are the rides? Tiger Sky Tower
A 110m-tall tower in Sentosa which offers views of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. -ST
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A330-300 to fly by March '09
SIA will introduce its new Airbus A330-300 regional aircraft to Australian and Japanese cities. -ST
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How safe are these rides?
Besides the Flyer, there are at least seven other adrenalin-inducing activities in Singapore, ranging from the Reverse Bungee to amusement park rides which do 360 degree turns. -ST
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Fine dining in the sky
Etihad Airways' Inspired Service offers not only fine dining cuisine but also a new service concept on Pearl Business and Diamond First Class flights. -AsiaOne |
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Nov air traffic slumps
Passenger numbers down and freight hit by a 'shocking' 13.5 per cent fall. -AFP
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No modern Japanese sights here, but plenty of cats
Elderly residents of a small Japanese island swarming with cats are hoping that their trademark animals will attract tourists. -AFP |
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Air NZ hails biofuel 'milestone'
The airline used a 50-50 blend of standard jet fuel and synthetic fuel made from the oil of jatropha plant seeds. -AFP
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Changi's T3 not user-friendly
Architecturally, it is almost beyond reproach. But the same cannot be said of the directional signs and communication skills of the service staff encountered, says one reader. -ST |
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AirAsia to set up integrated call centre
AirAsia is building a call centre that links low cost airline's operations to handle customer service. -The Star, ANN
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Video: Australian topless bathing ban urged
Christian lawmaker and veteran morals campaigner Reverend Fred Nile has won backing from key politicians in New South Wales state. -Reuters
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China's Great Wall vanishing, stone by stone
In recent centuries, the Great Wall has been damaged by weather and human activities, leading to the disappearance of some sections. -myp
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Tiger Airways drops Korea expansion
This due to the recent global economic situation and continued regulatory uncertainty in Korea. -Reuters |
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Sydney plans $4.9m New Year party to see in gloomy 09
An expected 1.5 million revelers will be treated to a pyrotechnic storm over Australia's biggest city, with firework simulations of lightning, thunder and rain. -Reuters
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International experts join S'pore Flyer probe
They will investigate how 173 people got trapped on the world's biggest observation wheel as tourism officials seek assurances over its safety. -AFP |
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He loses passport, M'sian immigration says he overstayed a year
S'porean Abdul Razak Saman (pictured here with his girlfriend) loses motorbike and passport in JB. At the immigration checkpoint, M'sian officials say he overstayed more than 365 days. -TNP
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