Jetstar has ramped up long haul international flights in response to the increasing number of Aussie holidaymakers seeking affordable overseas family getaways. Between 23 December 2011 and 31 January 2012, Jetstar will offer almost 28,000 extra seats to-and-from Phuket, Bali and Honolulu. That’s almost 40 per cent more compared to the same peak period...
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The Surin Phuket (formerly The Chedi Phuket) will re-open its doors on December 21 after extensive renovation. Located on one of the most popular Thai islands known for its lush tropical landscape and white sandy beaches, the resort is nestled on the tranquil coast of Phuket’s finest shore Pansea Beach. The 108-cottage seafront retreat...
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Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa was recently awarded Best Hotels & Tourism Resort 2011 from MIPIM Asia. The MIPIM Asia 2011 is a premium real estate event, where the world’s property leader converge in Asia, this annual awards celebrate the very best in the industry. Owned by Maikhao Dream Co. Ltd., Maikhao Dream...
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The 2012 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), the region’s largest boating consumer show, looks set to be a bumper edition, with in-water displays almost full four months before the show opens. The ninth Phuket International Boat Show will be held at the Royal Phuket Marina from 29th March to 1st April 2012. Over USD50...
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Satun and the northern Malaysian state of Kedah has agreed to collaborate in tourism programs to attract more tourists to this part of the region. Kedah Tourism, Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs, Indian Community and Estate Workers Committee chairman M. Manikumar said the collaboration was meant for designing, transforming and revolutionizing the entire tourism industry...
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Two hotels from the Andaman region is making it to the annul best list from Travel & Leisure. Another from Krabi is on the watch list. The two hotels from Phuket are the Amanpuri (#13) and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa on number 15. Phuket’s Amanpuri is the very first Amanresorts property and,...
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AirAsia achieved another world record, this time by selling more than 500,000 seats in 24 hours. Air Asia sold a record-breaking 538,000 seats on Wednesday, the first day of its Mind Blowing Fare campaign, which offers 10 baht airfares for domestic and international flights. AirAsia bested its previous record of 390,000 seats sold in...
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Dropping rates to fight Bangkok’s low hotel occupancies and airline load factors is a failed strategy. But Thailand seems doomed to repeat its history of pricing mistakes due to a myriad of issues. These were some of the insights revealed by travel industry leaders with long and bitter experience in Thailand’s travel industry price...
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Great beachfront accommodations and legendary Thai hospitality make the Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa an oasis for comfort and relaxation and now home to the Quan Spa, a getaway in itself with a complete offering of spa services, including massages, facial treatments, body scrubs, manicures and more. Featuring unique architectural design and a contemporary...
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Once again Mom Tri’s gourmet restaurants have been honoured by the prestigious Wine Spectator. For the fifth consecutive year Mom Tri’s Boathouse is again sole winner in Phuket of the Wine Spectator ‘Best of Award of Excellence’. Mom Tri’s Kitchen – also for the fifth consecutive year – and Mom Tri’s Oasis for the...
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