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3 weeks to toast 'new' Orchard Road
After its $40 million makeover, iconic attraction is going all-out to sell its charms to Singaporeans and tourists alike. -ST
S Korea's Jeju island woos S'pore investors
Projects range from tourist port to healthcare town. -BT
Firefly sells tickets for KL-S'pore flights
Services will begin in July from Subang airport, which is closer to KL city. -BT
S'pore companies taking travel precautions
Some are turning to phone or video conferencing as alternatives. -ST
Influenza A: Strict Immigration checks at land entry points
M'sians abroad and foreigners entering the country through land entry points will undergo stringent checks. -NST
Influenza A: Outbreak won't affect tourist arrivals
Travel industry confident that tourists, now avoiding USA and other affected nations, will likely head to M'sia. -NST
Travellers screened at entry point
Travellers crossing the M'sia-Thai border to be screened. -The Star/ANN
Bodies and sole survivor to be flown to Pakistan tomorrow
Authorities suspect the family might have been trying to enter Australia via Batam. -The Star/ANN
Geylang one of top ten things to do in S'pore
Time magazine's alternative list for tourists includes buying cheap electronics and getting plastic surgery. -AsiaOne
HK hotel quarantine stirs controversy
Medical expert says authorities over-reacted. -Reuters
Missing guests at swine flu hotel
50 guests never returned to the quarantined hotel. -AFP
Complaints against budget airlines rise
Gripes include inability to contact airline, poor communication of flight changes, overcharging.- ST
Service shortfalls at budget airlines
Customers of Tiger Airways and AirAsia explain their difficulties in getting refunds for Bangkok flights cancelled last year, and failed communication with airline staff. -ST
An expanded HK Disneyland in the making?
A second phase of construction costing a potential US$380m could be in the works, following talks between the HK government and Walt Disney. -Reuters
Why give us so little time to pack?
Long weekend stay ruined as flustered family, who spent hundreds on food, given an hour to clear Aloha chalet after it becomes quarantine centre. -TNP
Few S'porean travellers deterred by flu outbreak
Many ignoring advice to drop travel plans, despite risk of catching virus overseas. -myp
China's Mongols see bleak future for their culture
Mongol's see latest Chinese policies in curbing desertification and influx of Han Chinese as destroying their culture. -AFP
Country by country spread of flu outbreak
Planning to travel? Take note of suspected and confirmed cases of the H1N1 around the world. -Reuters
H1N1 flu outbreak: Should I be travelling?
What the Ministry of Health advises about Singaporeans going abroad and returning from affected areas. -AsiaOne
Geylang is SO HOT right now
Time names Geylang as the No 1 place to visit in S'pore. Just what makes Geylang so hot? -TNP
Mexico to fly home citizens in China quarantine row
Mexicans held at a Beijing hotel said they were told by their embassy to be ready to leave. -AFP
Amsterdam brothels become art studios in clean-up
Move is part of an attempt to diversify the area. -Reuters
Travel light and you pay less
Jetstar Asia tickets could get even cheaper if you travel without check-in baggage. -SPU
AirAsia's Bali to Perth free tickets snapped up
Promotional free tickets for AirAsia's new direct route from Bali to Perth were snapped up within hours. -The Star/ANN
Malaysia to woo sophisticated tourists from Japan
Tourism Ministry especially hopes to target the SOLs - Sophisticated Office Ladies. -The Star/ANN
3 Thais killed, 1 Swedish tourist injured in Khao Sarn shootings
Shootings took place at popular Thai tourist spot, Khao Sarn, Monday night. -The Nation/ANN
China suspends rush visa service for Americans
Chinese visa processing time will be changed to six business days. -AFP
Singapore-based finalist unsuccessful in "best job in the world" application
Applicant from S'pore, teacher Greg Reynen, loses out to Briton Ben Southall. -Reuters
Hiking in the footsteps of Jesus
Hike across Israel's Galilee region following a trail that allegedly was where Jesus himself walked. -AFP
Tourists and hunters in dual quest for Iceland's whales
Iceland is one of the only two countries in the world that licenses whaling. -AFP
Mud, guts and skincare
An international women's mud wrestling competition saw women grappling with each other in mineral-rich muck in Wuhan, China. -AFP
Serve and see the world
Volun-tourism is taking off as more Singaporeans sign up to help in community projects overseas and sightsee. -ST
Itching to travel
Bed bugs have become insecticide resistant - watch out for a wave of infestations. -China Daily/ANN
Buddha statues steal away in Luang Prabang
Some 100 statutes of Buddha have been stolen or lost in Laos' Luang Prabang province over the past five years. -Vientiane Times/ANN
Japanese city to fine tourists who feed monkeys
The city govt in Osaka Prefecture hopes this will dampen the monkeys' ardour and slow down their excessive increase. -The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
Join the mile-high wedding club
A British budget airline wants to organise weddings in the sky. -AFP
Airbus says it is ahead of Boeing on orders
European airliner took 30 new orders and received 19 cancellations in first four months this year. -AFP
Europe's highs and lows
Holidaymakers, take note: London is the most dirty, Paris the least friendly and Venice the most romantic, according to a survey of what travellers think. -TNP
Mysterious tourist deaths in Southern Thailand
Two women complained of stomach deaths before dying, another found strangled with bag strap. -The Nation/ANN
Swiss tourist found strangled on Krabi beach
Woman aged 30 was found dead with her handbag strap tied around her neck. -The Nation/ANN
the concierge
Stay at a five star hotel in Thailand for just $42 a night, or get discounts for Zurich's music festival. -ST
Expanded air pact
Air links between S'pore and the Philippines have been expanded to allow for more flights. -ST
India eyeing Chinese tourists
India marketing "Incredible India" campaign in China with attractive holiday packages and discounts. -China Daily/ANN
Vietnam airport health scanners broken: official
Passengers now have their temperatures taken by hand. -AFP
Couple saved from snatch theft in Johor
Strangers accost and attack thief who tried to grab woman's handbag. -ST
AirAsia wins Airbus award
Award in recognition of its service record with the single-aisle aircraft type. -The Star/ANN
Statue of Liberty's head to open to tourists again
Crown has been off limits to the public since the September 11 attacks. -AFP
First Asian tour group in post-Saddam Iraq
18 people from Taiwan will visit historic and religious sites during a week long trip. -AFP
New hotel opens in Clarke Quay
It banks on area's popularity and lack of hotels there even as tourist arrivals are falling. -ST
Fido, frequent flier, gets his own airline
An airline catering exclusively to furry passengers takes to the skies this July. -AFP
New air deal to allow more low-cost flights to Philippines
Each side can run an extra 16 Airbus 320 services a week to and from Manila. -ST
A million free seats on AirAsia
Promotion was initiated to honour passengers for supporting AirAsia throughout the years. -The Star/ANN
Foreign tourists not so into nasi lemak
The survey finds that nasi lemak, a national dish, is less popular than Chinese noodles and chicken rice. -NST
Johor plans to make Nusajaya a tourist spot
Besides the administrative capital, two islands will be promoted as well. -The Star/ANN
Blinding shock for 10 holidaymakers
Ten vacationers were struck by lightning and five of them had to be taken to hospital. -NST
AirAsia wants to expand in Singapore
AirAsia to add more daily flights and routes between M'sia and Singapore. -SPU
Scuba diving is therapy for wounded troops
Twice-yearly Warrior Dive in Key Largo offers handicapped war veterans a sense of beautiful freedom. -Reuters
Global hoteliers look east as recession bites
Hoteliers concentrating efforts on underserved leisure markets to offset falling revenue. -Reuters
ANA introduces masks for crew on flights from US
Face masks as safeguard against swine flu. -AFP
Red Label and rockets: Iconic Vietnam hotel turns 50
Hotel withstood the transition of Vietnam's capital from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh city. -Reuters
Visionary or plane crazy? Airbus contest to decide
Airbus planes may very well start adopting an inverted "V" shape. -Reuters
Bunaken's coral reefs, fish still lure tourists for 35 cents
Bunaken has participants of summits hosted in nearby Manado putting snorkeling and diving on their agendas. -The Jakarta Post/ANN
Airfares fall to lowest
Tickets to major cities are up to 50 per cent cheaper compared to last year. -ST
Visa requirement for Mexican nationals lifted
This will take effect from May 12; quarantine measures remain for those with travel history to Mexico in past 7 days. -AsiaOne
Hidden costs of flying on the cheap
The Consumers Association of Singapore has said the number of complaints against low-cost carriers is on the rise. -ST
Malacca chalets settlement for ghouls?
A visit to the resort found the place in a state of neglected although it was fully decorated. -The Star/ANN
Call to make Miri safe for tourists
Criminals often target visitors from Brunei, affecting Sarawak's reputation as a tourist destination. -NST
Lower prices, more tickets sold
Many Singaporeans would like to fly with national carrier SIA, but the prices are beyond their means, says a reader. -myp
Passengers evacuated after jet engine sucks up object
A Japan Airlines jetliner preparing to depart Los Angeles was grounded after one of the plane's jet engines apparently sucked up a cargo container. -AFP, The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
Tourism Awards under review
Awards staying in the shadows while Tourism Board looks into making them 'bigger, better and more holistic.' -ST
Eight cents a night at M'sian hotels
Tune hotels offer promotions to extend appreciation for guests. -The Star/ANN
Catch the flu here? Next holiday is free
Hotels on Mexico's Caribbean coast offer free vacations for three years to any tourist catching the H1N1 flu while on holiday there, in a bid to counter swine flu's blow to the industry. -AFP
Readers air budget airline woes
Customer got shouted at by rude staff manning AirAsia check-in counter. -myp
Tourist arrivals unaffected
Economic crisis has not impacted tourist arrivals in Kuala Lumpur. -The Star/ANN
Lift accident closes London's Tower Bridge
Six people taken to hospital, with one taken out on a stretcher. -AFP
New threat to Iraq's antiquities - tourism
Worries that tourism may trump conservation over ancient sites in Iraq. -AFP
Most Americans say vacation budgets tight
Despite strengthening dollar, many still prefer traveling within America rather than abroad. -Reuters
Indian flyers complain of 'racist' treatment by Air France
Passengers say they were confined to a small airport lounge in Paris for several hours without food and water, after their aircraft developed a snag and alleged they were victims of "racial" profiling. -The Statesman/ANN
Airfares fall to lowest
Check out bargains as airfares are cheaper by 50 per cent to places such as North America. -ST
Amex launches first tie-up with budget airline
American Express tie up with AirAsia now allows Amex users to travel budget. -ST
Britain burnishes the image of Stonehenge
Britain gives go-ahead for S$55 million remake of Stonehenge visitor experience. -Reuters
The concierge
Win a holiday to Phuket, or take advantage of immense discounts to the Maldives and Disneyland. -ST
KLIA, Penang airport awarded
Malaysia's airports bagged two awards for Best Green Airport and Best Emerging Airport. -The Star/ANN
Next-door beauties
Adventurous Singaporeans who dig around for vacation sweet spots in nearby countries will unearth rustic gems. -ST
SIA to give entire stake in Sats to shareholders
Divorce will allow SIA to concentrate on its airline and aircraft maintenance and repair businesses. -ST
Sex theme park prepares to open in China
Naked human sculptures, giant replica genitals and sex technique workshops. China's first sex-themed park will only open in October, but the project is already drawing much controversy. -China Daily/ANN
Indonesia launches Southeast Asia's biggest marine park
Environmental groups to help set up the reserve, the largest protected area in the Coral Triangle. -Reuters
Next hot tourist destination: Afghanistan?
Foreign aid organisations helping to work out strategy to build tourist industry. -Reuters
Philippines' tourism campaign engages audience of new media
From using MTV to virtual realities, "Awesome Philippines" is certainly awesomely refreshing. -AsiaOne
New Zealand offers cupid flight for US singles
Air New Zealand offering a lonelyhearts trip on what it calls a matchmaking flight. -AFP
Night Safari's leggy blonde finally goes on exhibition
First giraffe birth in six years a great success to park's captive breeding efforts. -AsiaOne
SIA sticks to Airbus A380 deliveries despite crisis
SIA, despite recording its first full-year loss in a decade, is planning for the long-term. -AFP
Adult theme park gets Chinese talking about sex
Giant genitalia sculptures and suggestive exhibits are getting many people hot and bothered. -Reuters
Photo gallery: China's Love Land
It is set to open in October in the southwestern metropolis of Chongqing and will feature exhibitions about sexual history and how to use condoms properly. -Reuters
US govt lifts advisory against travel to Mexico
Travellers to Mexico should continue to take precaution. -AFP
Resorts World considering alternatives to whale shark exhibit
They said its move was not due to pressure by the seven animal welfare groups. -AFP
Taiwan, China to begin regular flights
Over 200 regular scheduled flights will begin in mid-July. -Reuters
Top 10 luxury hotels in Asia
From the finest Japanese inns to villas located just outside a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these ten hotels represent the best Asia has to offer. -Reuters
Tourism Awards under review
The awards are staying in the shadows while the Tourism Board looks into making them 'bigger, better and more holistic'. -ST
Japan officials promote hip Japan
It has stepped up an official campaign to promote its cultural offerings. -AFP
Airline crew wear nothing but body paint in latest ad
Air New Zealand's newest advertisement aims to show that the airline's fares have nothing to hide. More than 90 of the airline's employees are featured in the cheeky campaign, with eight donning only body paint. -TNP
No curbs on travel to US or Britain yet
H1N1 flu there appears to be mild, though MOH still monitoring situation.
Masks for frontline Immigration staff
Immigration officers at all entry points have been put on high alert for influenza A. -NST
Sex-theme park closed prematurely
Country's first sex theme park proved "too hot" for local authorities. -China Daily/ANN
SIA CEO defends divestment of SATS
Move will unlock shareholder value, give shareholders a direct interest in SATS. -BT
HK museum gets wrapped
Artist Richard Prince plasters the Museum of Art with book covers. -ST
More hip shops for Orchard
Two trendy shopping enclaves will open at Ngee Ann City and Orchard Central. -ST
Chinese tourists avoiding France because of Sarkozy
Potential tourists apparently miffed by Sarkozy and France's attitude toward Tibet. -AFP
Asian carriers brace for more rough weather
Earnings nosedived in the first quarter with no signs of economic recovery in sight. -AFP
Acid attack hurts 30 in Hong Kong
Thirty people were injured in one of Hong Kong's busiest shopping districts when two bottles of acid were hurled down a street in Mongkok. -AFP
Stopping in S'pore for US$1
This promotional hotel rate is part of the Fabulous Singapore Stopover package. -ST
'Evil' China sex park torn down
Southwest China's "Love Land", which featured giant genitals and a sex-technique workshop, has been torn down after officials said it had an "evil influence" on society. -AFP
Canada lifts flu travel warnings for Mexico
It continues to urge travellers to take precautions. -AFP
LCCT-KL cab ride to cost more
Fares to be increased as taxi drivers complain they can hardly cover their instalments. -The Star/ANN
M'sia searching for 74 passengers on board 'infected' flights
Health Ministry looking for passengers that shared AirAsia flight with two flu infected students. -The Star/ANN
MAS to turn away ill passengers
Malaysia Airlines will not allow passengers who show signs of illness to board its flights. -NST
School trips to popular Johor attraction cancelled
The legendary Gunung Ledang, which is a favourite attraction among Singapore students every school holidays, is likely to receive no student from the republic next month, due to the influenza A scare. -NST
Australian woman locked up for bar mat theft
Woman claims police know she is innocent but refuse to let her go; she could be jailed up to 5 years. -AFP
SIA, EgyptAir expand codeshare agreement
Passengers will be able to fly to Dubai from S'pore on SIA and catch a connecting flight to Cairo with EgyptAir. -AFP
Hotels see lukewarm F1 bookings
Some extending special rates till July - 2 months before the race - as clients shop for the best deals. -BT
Safra Jurong's $43m family fun
It boasts facilities such as Asia's tallest foamball arena. -myp
Budget-airline customers need to do homework
To avoid having less than desirable experiences, one had better know what the real deal behind a free ticket is. -myp
Tax refund possible with cancelled flight?
A regular traveler puts forth questions on airline practices. -myp
S'pore's next tourist attraction?
One of the things you often hear about our tourist attractions is that they're fake. That's why this stretch of Upper Thomson Road between Yio Chu Kang Road and the Seletar Expressway deserves a closer look. -TNP
Short flight to paradise
Be prepared for a little bumpy road and head off to unexplored areas and a bit of adventure. -ST
the concierge
Pay rates the Hilton used to charge in 1999, or travel with The Little Nonya star Dai Yangtian. -ST
Ugly Bug Ball? Rome offers tea and butterflies
Event held in Rome allows visitors to enjoy tea whilst studying the life cycle of the fragile butterflies. -Reuters
Savvy consumers seek bargains to cut holiday costs
Summer holiday deemed to important to give a miss, but consumers are cutting costs in other ways. -Reuters
Taiwan pedals ahead with bike tours to lure visitors
Taiwan coming up with Asia's first comprehensive bicycle tourism plan along its coastline and mountains. -Reuters
Stopping in Singapore for $1.50
Fabulous Singapore Stopover deal includes hotel stay and free entry to places of interest. -ST
Cathay Pacific releases info on flights which carried flu passenger
Carrier will comply with requests from health authorities in Hong Kong and Taiwan to provide details of passengers. -AsiaOne
New train to make Tokyo airport run in 36 minutes
The train is set to start operations some time in 2010. -AFP
Asia's first Lego model shop in Malaysia
It will produce 15,000 models that will make up the country's first Lego theme park. -NST
Get tax refund with flight cancellation
Though customers may have to fork out an administrative fee for flight cancellations, they are entitled to a reimbursement of taxes, which are not paid to the airline company. -myp
Euro-shy Britons hunt holiday deals
UK tourists chase deals outside the euro zone. -Reuters
More prefer to use cash overseas
But majority thought that carrying less cash would be safer while travelling. -ST
Tourists throng Paris's 'ghost' metro stations
Disused facility now attracts tourists and filmmakers captivated by their rich history. -AFP
Beware of taxis with tinted windows
Women scared of taking public transportation after rape case. -TNP
Flight attendant jailed for bomb hoax
Note left on board Emirates aircraft sparks scare that leads to London's Gatwick Airport briefly closing. -Reuters
Study blames tourists for HIV spread in Europe
Call for health schemes to target travellers who may get infected abroad
Seeking Green hotels
It's not just about spas and bathtubs when staying at a hotel these days. -NST
Penang targeting 10 million tourists soon
State hopes to maintain the tourist arrival figure it recorded last year despite the economic downturn. -The Star/ANN
China's Hainan airlines post S$296m loss
High oil prices and dwindling passenger demand took their toll. -AFP
Plane passenger sees fuel leaking from wing
When he tries to tell flight attendant, she tells him to wait while she serves drinks. -TNP
Singapore hotel market 'may firm up in 2010'
IRs could boost room demand across the board, says consultancy. -ST
Video: Philippines tourist boat capsizes
At least 12 people have drowned after a tourist boat in the the central Philippines overturned and sank. -Reuters
Qantas trims international first-class services
Some customers would now get a first-class seat at business-class prices. -AFP
Japan to see hotter weather in June-Aug
Higher temperatures in the summer typically lead to increased use of air conditioning, boosting electricity demand. -Reuters
Safety concerns put spotlight on US commuter airline
Congress also is looking into the safety of regional airlines that fly the 30- to 90-seat planes. -Reuters
Qantas axes first class on some routes
Global economic downturn has grounded many travellers while others are thinking twice about paying for a little in-flight luxury. -Reuters
Weak economy but robust business for love hotels
Passion trumps recession in Japan. While big-time Japanese multi-national firms are bleeding red ink, Japan's love hotels are in the pink. -TNP
India's Jet Airways warns of 'challenging' year
To lower costs, Jet has leased out long-haul aircraft and pared international and local routes. -AFP
Virgin Atlantic says annual profits almost double
Boost from rising demand for premium travel and 'hedging' policy. -AFP
High time to fly now
Airlines are offering cheap promotional fares to fill up the planes and carry on flying in the global economic downturn. -ST
Travel agents cut costs as sales drop sharply
But none laying off staff despite challenging business environment. -BT
Relishing every moment in Sydney
Contest winner Lance Ng will be vacationing in the Australian city for the first time, but that won't stop him from savouring every moment of it.
Sarawak targets foreign students
Sarawak to promote homestay programme as an alternative to hotels for thrifty visitors. -NST
Don't check out with the towels
Business travellers, be forewarned. Your company could be called up if you pilfer a towel. -ST
the concierge
Travel to Kenya to picnic in a game reserve, enjoy a 3 day 2 night regional trip for $336 or play golf in Vietnam. -ST
Sacred Zimbabwe game park falls prey to vandals, neglect
Government neglect and lack of funds have hamstrung the national park. -AFP
Fall in tourist arrrivals eases in April
Number of visitors to Singapore fell by 6.1%. -AFP
A*mei plays envoy in India
Taiwanese singer goes to New Delhi slums as part of 30 Hour Famine drive. -ST
In for the short haul
In the last of Life!'s Rediscovering South-east Asia series Indonesia, Central Java, Philippines and Brunei take centre-stage. -ST
See the Sydney Opera House transformed
AsiaOne photojournalist Hannah Teoh shares her one-week experience in Sydney - from attending the inaugural Vivid Sydney light and sound festival, to touring the city's hip and stylish suburbs. Read her first 3 blog entries here. -AsiaOne
Singaporeans cancel trips to flu-hit areas
They are avoiding the US, Japan and Hong Kong.
S'porean held at airport for missing fingerprint
Cancer patient held for four hours by immigration officials in the US when they could not detect his fingerprints - which had apparently disappeared because of a drug he was taking. -Reuters
Cheeky parrot steals tourist's passport
British passport's owner doesn't expect to get it back. -AFP
Distressed in a foreign land? You've got a friend
It is disorientating to find yourself in the midst of trouble while overseas. Ambassadors share how, with support from the MFA, help Singaporeans. -ST
Low-cost carriers lift airport growth
Besides increasing traffic, they link Changi to more unusual destinations. -ST
SIA in another commission row
Major Australian agent stops promoting carrier; dispute in India ongoing. -ST
Living it up, and lending a hand
The recession is sending a steady stream of travellers down the philanthropic travel and luxury voluntourism routes. But who's benefiting? -BT
Fire at Resorts World Sentosa
Thick smoke seen billowing from the work site on Wednesday afternoon. -AsiaOne
His work SHINES AT NIGHT
He is a reason 15-year-old Night Safari is one of S'pore's best attractions. -TNP
Did he know truncheons are prohibited?
Air steward says he didn't but prosecution says that's no excuse. -TNP
Panda cub expected to boost Thai tourism
The birth of a baby panda in the Thailand's Chiang Mai Zoo is expected to give a big boost to tourism in the northern province. -The Nation/ANN
Newlyweds spend honeymoon in Aloha
German couple who get quarantined at Aloha Loyang are not allowed to sleep in the same bedroom. -ST
 
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