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Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier provides new connection to Korean island, which is popular among Chinese and Taiwanese tourists Anything else? In 2011, Jeju was voted one of the world’s New […]
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Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Air Canada Why? National carrier continues to expand international operations, using new fuel-efficient Dreamliner aircraft to tap previously unprofitable routes Anything else? This becomes the longest flight ever operated by any carrier from Montreal’s Trudeau airport. Pattaya gets new regional
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Russian arrivals to Phuket have now rebounded, but the crackdown on so-called “zero-baht” tourism from China has hindered growth. According to a new report from C9 Hotelworks, total airport arrivals to Phuket exceeded 7.5 million passengers in 2016, marking a year-on-year increase 18%. This can be partially attributed to the resurgence of the Russian market,
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BHMAsia, the Bangkok-based hotel group, is planning to following up its record year in 2016 with the opening of multiple new properties this year. The company, which operates the X2, X2 Vibe and Away brands, secured deals for 15 new hotels last year, covering Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia and adding 1,200 new keys. Once all
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Banyan Tree has revealed plans to develop its first condominium project in Thailand, under the Angsana brand. The new beachfront development will rise on the shores of Bang Tao Beach, on Phuket’s popular west coast. It will form part of the Laguna Phuket complex, alongside the Banyan Tree and Angsana resorts. With only two units
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The recently-launched Phuket Hotels Association has unveiled its new “Brand Phuket”, which is aimed creating a unified marketing stance for the popular Thai resort island. Unveiled at the Thailand Tourism Forum event in Bangkok, the new brand identity focuses on visitor experiences, natural beauty and the people of Phuket. The Phuket Hotels Association is a
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HK Express completes Pacific island double Where? Hong Kong to Saipan (Northern Mariara Islands) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? HK Express Why? New leisure travel destination for Hong Kong travellers Anything else? This is the second part of Pacific island double for HK Express, following recent launch of flights to Guam New
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