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- THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATINAL PUBLIC CMPANY LIMITED TG/THA (Thailand)…
- … Hin Resort & Spa ffers Tranquility and Comfort in Thaila…
- Security and information badly needed in tourism industry
- As spa business booms finding right one can be a rub
- MEETINGS generates $190m worth of tourism business for NZ

THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATINAL PUBLIC CMPANY LIMITED TG/THA (Thailand)…
Jane's – Aug 9, 2007
6 per cent); Phuket Air Catering Co Ltd (30 per cent); Royal rchid Hotel (Thailand) PLC (24 per cent); Fuel Pipeline Transportation Ltd (8. 4 per cent); Thai-AMADEUS Southeast Asia Co Ltd (55 per cent); Nok Air Limited (39 per cent); Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Company Limited (30 per cent); Fuel Pipeline Transportation Limited (8. 4 per cent); Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (2. 9 per cent); TRADESIAM Company Limited (3.

… Hin Resort & Spa ffers Tranquility and Comfort in Thaila…
eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition – Aug 9, 2007
Nestled on the Gulf of Siam Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa offers deluxe accommodations panoramic ocean views and a coveted address in Hua Hin Thailand’s premier beach community wned by Grande Asset Development Public Company Limited Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa will also integrate warm personalized service and a host of comforting amenities into the vacation experience. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa features the soothing wood tones and palette of warm bright colors that are characteristic of modern Thai interior design. The 240-room property consists of nine buildings that surround an inviting lagoon-style swimming pool. A sense of welcome and comfort awaits guests at this stylish new resort where well-trained associates will provide superior service and a personal touch to make guests feel they belong. "Blending old world charm with modern comforts the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is a choice addition to the Sheraton resort portfolio" said Wayne Buckingham Regional Vice President – Starwood Thailand Vietnam Cambodia. "As Thailand’s oldest most prestigious beach town and the home of the summer palace for Thailand’s royal family the historic fishing village of Hua Hin is now an exclusive vacation retreat for Bangkok’s elite offering visitors a variety of peaks caves and waterfalls as well as a wide selection of top-notch seafood restaurants adventure excursions and golf courses… Additional facilities will include a fitness center two tennis courts a kid’s club and the Aspadeva Spa where guests can choose from a wide range of comforting treatments. The resort also offers proximity to several world-class golf courses and can arrange for water sport excursions and sightseeing tours. Sheraton the largest brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (R) (NYSE:HT) has more than 394 hotels in 65 countries. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St.

Security and information badly needed in tourism industry
Jakarta Post – Aug 9, 2007
Tambi who is heading his delegation. The IMT-GT cooperation currently consists of eight provinces in southern Thailand eight states of Malaysia and 10 provinces on Sumatra Island in Indonesia. Southern Thailand and northern Malaysia share a land border while Malaysia and southern Thailand are separated from Sumatra by the Malacca Strait. Head of delegates from Thailand Sasithara Pichaichannarong said safety and security were a must but information was crucial. She said that following the Java earthquake in May last year which hit Yogyakarta and parts of Central Java many tourists canceled their trips to Indonesia thinking the disaster had affected the whole country. “”There is a need to report the situation to the world — where is the disaster and what is the scale of destruction”" said Pichaichannarong who is deputy permanent secretary of Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry. “”To help bring in more people to the country to yours as well as in mine you have to inform the tourists… There is also a plan to build airports to connect tourist destinations in Banda Aceh Medan Nias Island and Padang in Indonesia with Langkawi Ipoh Kota Byahru Penang and Alor Setar in Malaysia; as well as to Thailand’s Hat Yai Narathiwat Pattani Trang and Nakhon Si Tmamarat. “”We are also supporting a joint marketing program linking the three countries through a Web site to provide easy access for people searching for tourist destinations”" Sapta said. The meeting will also discuss plans to release a hotel directory and promote homestay networking as alternative to hotels. “”With this networking people who live in areas that do not have enough facilities but have beautiful tourist attractions can benefit from the tourism industry as well”" Sapta said. Comments (0) | Post commentA | A | A |.

As spa business booms finding right one can be a rub
Columbus Dispatch – Aug 9, 2007
Some spa visitors say that the experience can be hit or miss regardless of the price. “I’ve gotten incredible massages but I’ve also been disappointed a lot” said Margi Young ayoga teacher in New York who has tried a range of services all over the world. Among the highlights were “22 Thai massages in 23 days in Thailand” she said for the bargainprice of just $3 to $10 each. But her spa visits in the United States have had mixed results evenwhen she has spent more than $100 for a one-hour treatment. “I had a fabulous hot-stone massage once” she said. “But then I’ve gotten other ones that werejust — eh. It’s very inconsistent… com offers a database of spas that consumers can search according to a range ofcriteria and treatments including options such as a “BlackBerry hand massage” or a “gentlemen’sfacial. ” (About a third of spa visitors are men. )After visits spa aficionados can post reviews — much like hotel reviews available elsewhere onthe Web. Companies that publish hotel and restaurant ratings such as Mobil and Zagat also ratesome spas. Spa Finder also publishes Luxury SpaFinder whose editor in chief Gary Walther offers another tip tomaximize spa-going: “Look over the menu of spa offerings ahead of time “and think it over insteadof having to decide on the spot. Lynne McNees president of the International Spa Association says it is important to give thetherapist feedback during your treatment. Another resource is a trade group Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

MEETINGS generates $190m worth of tourism business for NZ
etravelblackboard.com – Aug 9, 2007
“Around $25 million worth of C&I business was booked at the show with another $164 million planned and well on its way to being realised” Alan Trotter the CE of the Conventions & Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) said. He also emphasised the importance of MEETINGS to the nation’s convention and incentive industry which injects more than $1 billion dollars a year into the New Zealand economy. For Gisborne’s Emerald Hotel attending MEETINGS 2007 was a real asset to their business. “It was nice to have the opportunity to talk about the hotel on a relaxed one on one basis with these potential buyers” says Anne Bastiaans General Manager of Emerald Hotel. “As a result of the networking dinner and visiting our stand at MEETINGS we’re quite confident that we’ve secured at least one conference booking with another two in the pipeline. ” Meanwhile Brendon Atkinson Queenstown Convention Bureau Manager praised MEETINGS for the high quality buyers it attracted “We are following up on a lot of inquiry for 2008 through the appointments we had in Auckland.

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