Foreigners' US visits, spending break records in 2007
56.7 million visitors pumped in US$122.7b dollars into the economy, supporting 8.5 million American jobs. -AFP
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Indonesian plane skids off Batam runway, five hurt
Operated by local budget carrier Adam Air, the Boeing 737-400 which carried 174 people overshot the runway, damaging its right wing. -Reuters |
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16,000 expected to ride the S'pore Flyer this weekend
World's largest observation wheel, which opens its doors to the public today, sees strong tickets sales of up to 75 per cent. -AsiaOne
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Wishes come true in the skies
15 children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation ride the S'pore Flyer on its public opening day, in a special Pan Pacific-hosted capsule. -AsiaOne |
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Record year for Natas travel sales
Queues were the order of the day at Singapore Expo as hordes of people beat a path there for the biannual Natas travel fair. -ST
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Lock and security tags intact but $90k worth of handbags missing
Former model Celia Teh's flights of hell: Loses goods, faces check-in problems, and has her luggage delayed twice. -TNP |
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Only business-class on SIA non-stop to US
High demand from business travellers, so direct economy flights to be phased out from mid-May. -ST
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Meet the 'PAP' cabbie
For cab driver Mr Victor Woo - one of the Best Tourism Host winners in this year's Tourism Awards - providing great service is a natural extension of his warm and bubbly personality, and his 'PAP' approach. -SPU |
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T3: Latest hot spot for mall-loving families
Eateries and the supermarket at Terminal 3 have been doing brisk business since its opening. -ST
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Aust tourists tell of China hostage scare
Man attacked a group of 10 travel agents visiting the northwest city of Xi'an, before he was shot dead by a police sniper. -Reuters |
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Aussie tourists' bus hijacked in China
They were on a bus at the Bell and Drum Tower square, in the north-western city of Xi'an. -ST
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S'pore's budget terminal to be expanded to handle 7m passengers a year
Customised terminal offers airlines a low cost operation option and currently handles about 2.7 million passengers a year. -ST |
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SIA, SilkAir to launch zonal charges for excess baggage
The two arlines will resort to a 'zonal system' that charges according to the departure and arrival destinations. -ST
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Mistake for SIA to opt for all-business flights
Reader dismayed airline is eliminating the popular 'executive economy' section of direct flights to NY and Los Angeles. -ST
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'No one wanted to walk in'
Water from burst pipe in Changi's Terminal 3 floods shops, cafes. -TNP
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Four more airlines to operate from Changi Airport's T3
China Eastern Airlines, Jet Airways, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines will make the move from Terminal 1. -ST |
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'Big Splash' officially reopens as new dining and family 'Playground'
Once iconic waterpark of the '80s and '90s will now bring exciting beach-front restaurants and recreational amenities to East Coast Parkway
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Stewardess, businessman's wife settle slapping suit
Deal caps a sensational lawsuit that saw 25-year-old stewardess accuse a passenger of slapping her during a flight. -ST |
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Tourists caught in M'sian election chaos
Pas supporters had stopped buses in search of phantom voters but caught in the middle were tourists from Singapore, China and Europe. -NST
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'Suspicious liquids' used in plane crash attempt: China
Passengers carrying the substances were involved in what officials have called an attempted terror attack. -AFP
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Thousands of airport workers across India begin strike
Flights from the main cities of Mumbai and New Delhi remain unaffected, according to airport officials. -Reuters
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Taxi rule upsets hotels
Rule requiring cabs to drop and pick up commuters at designated stands in the CBD troubles budget and boutique hotels in Chinatown. -myp |
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S'pore manhunt holds up travellers
Massive traffic jams causing distress to Causeway commuters and turning away visitors. -The Star
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SIA says gets delivery of 3rd A380
Plane expected to arrive in Singapore today and will allow SIA to commence A380 flights to London Heathrow airport. -Reuters
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Travellers to pay more at Heathrow and Gatwick
Fees to rise 23.5 per cent at Heathrow airport to $36 per passenger. -ST
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AirAsia to start flying to three new destinations
Budget carrier will start its much-awaited Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong route on May 15. -The Star
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SIA to fly A380 to Tokyo from May
The Japanese capital will be the third commercial destination for the world's largest passenger jet. -Reuters
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Venture Corp CEO's wife charged with causing hurt to SIA stewardess
If convicted, she can be jailed for up one year or fined up to $1,000 or both. -ST |
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Man triggers security alert at London airport
Eyewitnesses say he scaled the airport's perimeter fence and ran onto the runway towards an Emirates flight. -AFP
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Queen to unveil new Heathrow terminal after security alert
A man had earlier scaled a perimeter fence and ran on to the north runway. -AFP |
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Crackdown fallout hits Myanmar tourism hard
Local newspapers admit tourism almost halved in the three months after the crackdown. -Reuters
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First-ever youth travel fair in Singapore
Grad Trip '08 to address needs of youth market and offer platform for agent-consumer interaction |
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HK still a popular destination for M'sians
Flu outbreak has not stopped Malaysians from planning their holidays there, as they deem the issue a minor one. -The Star
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China tells foreigners not to travel to Tibet
Reports say authorities are trying to seal off the Himalayan region amid a crackdown on anti-Chinese protests. -AFP
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Tourists cross inter-Korean border by car for first time since war
A convoy of 15 cars and sports utility vehicles reached the scenic Mount Kumgang resort on North Korea's east coast. -AFP
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World's biggest passenger jet takes off for inaugural London service
The flight is scheduled to land at London's Heathrow Airport around 12-13 hours later. -AFP
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Oslo, London, Copenhagen world's top three dearest cities: UBS
Among Asian cities, Tokyo is the most expensive, followed by Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong. -AFP
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Indonesia's Adam Air banned from flying: air chief
Country's transport ministry has decided to revoke the budget airline's operational specification. -AFP
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Club offering hotel discounts makes unauthorised deductions
Mr Jasman Amat joined The Monty Club to get cheaper rates at overseas hotels, but he claims it made unauthorised deductions of $2,700 from his credit card instead. -TNP
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It's faster to walk
Since the escape of JI terrorist Mas Selamat two weeks ago, there have been massive jams near the Woodlands checkpoint. Some bus commuters are choosing to get off the buses early, and walk the bulk of the way.-TNP |
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China's crackdown on Tibet seen hitting tourism
Chinese travel companies say they expect the security lockdown to keep foreign travellers out for up to three months. -AFP
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S'pore Airlines to raise fuel surcharges
This will apply to tickets issued from March 26, due to escalating jet fuel prices. -ST
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Hotel room crunch worsens, mid-priced hotel rooms especially hard to book
Singapore is enjoying high tourist numbers, but the preferred mid-priced hotels for these travellers just do not have enough rooms to meet the demand. -ST
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S'pore hotels facing struggle to retain staff
New players putting squeeze on older ones; job offers also coming from abroad. -ST
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Security checks at Causeway hurting retail activity in JB
Some shopkeepers have experienced a 50 per cent drop in customers over the last month. -The Star
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S'pore visitor arrivals rise 7% in Feb
Figures boosted by a jump in tourists from Vietnam, Australia and South Korea. -ST
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4 new carriers to operate from Terminal 3
Jet Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines will join Singapore Airlines at the new facility. -ST |
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S'pore hotel room rates overtakes Hong Kong's
February's average room rates peaked at $256 - a record high. -ST
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Probe blames pilots for Adam Air crash
Air disaster which killed all 102 people aboard happened because the pilots accidentally disconnected the autopilot, said officials. -AFP
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Power outage cripples Philippines airport
More than 50 flights were delayed, said officials. -AFP
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Good they kept S'pore Girl, but...
Critics say ads done by new agency lack the impact of previous ones, but some like global branding effort. -ST |
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Finnish tourist breaks off Easter Island statue's ear
The 25-year-old now faces possible jail time or a fine. -Reuters
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Japan's ANA to launch budget Asia airline
This in an effort to fight growing competition in the region. -Reuters
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Fuel pump defect grounds SIA's A380 plane bound for Sydney
It is the second time in two months that SIA had to cancel an A380 flight because of such problems. -AFP
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Rude M'sian cabbies have to go back to school
Quality of front liners must be addressed to ensure precious tourist dollars are not lost, says new Tourism Minister. -NST
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Jetstar, Tiger cut flights to Phuket
Budget carriers cite low demand but they are bumping up flights to India, Indonesia and Vietnam. -ST
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Heathrow T5 opens for business amid tight security
Security forces are on high alert after threats of eco-protests. -Reuters
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Fly more passengers than S'pore Airlines
SIA says comparison based on passenger numbers alone is meaningless
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Chaos hits new London airport terminal
Flights were cancelled, baggage was delayed and flyers had to endure long queues. -AFP
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Tourists go for quality, never mind the price
However, some would go for the less pricey options despite its origins and finishings. -NST
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Malaysian handicrafts, but made in China
Four ministries are working to find ways to reduce the influx of foreign-made 'Malaysian' handicrafts and souvenir items into the country. -NST |
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BA cancels flights as Heathrow T5 chaos drags on
Airport's high profile launch gives way to a second day of chaos and embarrassment. -Reuters
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BA says sorry again for London airport terminal farce
Cancelled flights, passenger delays and lost baggage have emerged from the chaotic opening of Terminal 5. -AFP |
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BA warns travellers face further Heathrow delays
This due to teething troubles with the computerised baggage handling system. -Reuters
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MAS to buy 55 Boeing planes for S$4.2b
The planes will help the airline bolster profits under its recovery plan. -AFP |
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In a class of its own
The premium economy class on airlines is popular with travellers, with its ample leg-room and fancy amenities at a lower price tham business class
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Pig farms bloom in Muslim Morocco thanks to tourism
Rearers are Muslims and Jews, for whom pork consumption is a religious taboo. -AFP |
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Late night shopping, dining at Terminal 3
Some 60 shops and food and beverage outlets were officially opened for business today. -ST
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First flight of Chinese jet delayed
This due to delays in the development of key systems, said the aircraft maker. -AFP
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S'pore woman flies to Korea for nip & tuck holiday
Travel agencies are cashing in on a new trend - going overseas for beauty treatments and other plastic surgery procedures. -TNP
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BA faces $14k fine per passenger
The airline allegedly misled travellers stranded at London Heathrow's new Terminal 5 about their compensation rights. -TNP |
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