Hot spots to shop in Asia
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- Hot spots to shop in Asia
- Langham: ‘A Tale f Two Brands’
- Almulla plans Shariah-compliant hotels
- Travelers Predict ’08 Trends in Annual TripAdvisor Survey.
- Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition attracts new…
- Nation trounce Myanmar in U21 opener
- AME Info Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates travel briefs column.(Colum…
Hot spots to shop in Asia
The Age – Oct 25, 2007
And forthe more adventurous there are many markets and alternative outletswhere serious shoppers can haggle to their heart’s content. The secret when you set out on your expedition Wendy says isto stay cool and develop a flexible attitude to what’s going onaround you – Bangkok (with its seven million population) can bedisorderly sometimes dirty and very congested. Select a hotel that is close to a station on the cheap andconvenient Skytrain elevated railway opened in 1999 to relieve thecity’s notorious traffic tangles or the newer MTR underground railsystem. This will enable you to leapfrog over major congestionspots. All a serious shopper needs apart from the fine details in HotSpots to Shop is a city map and a suitable supply of cash orcredit cards. f its 208 pages 140 are devoted to lists of retail outletsseparated into categories from antiques and artifacts to furnitureclothing and to tailors and dressmakers plus cooking schools. For each store you’re given such useful detail as the addressand closest public transport telephone and fax numbers openinghours email website which credit cards are acceptable and abrief review of the wares on offer… That could happen in any city Wendy says. She counsels: stayrelaxed smile a lot and never ever lose your temper and startshouting which is considered very bad manners in Thailand. Thai people are really very friendly and helpful she adds. Wendy also warns that consumer protection laws are not the samein Thailand as in many western countries and to make sure aboutwhat you are buying and make sure warranties are valid in yourhome country. She sums up: I hope the information in this book helps you toenjoy the colour and excitement of Bangkok as much as I do and tohave a fun-filled and fruitful shopping holiday. Hot Spots to Shop Bangkok by Wendy P Johnson is publishedby International Bliss with a recommended retail price of$19.
Langham: ‘A Tale f Two Brands’
Hospitality Net – Hospitality Net (press release) – Oct 25, 2007
Langham Place is a paradigm shifter igniting guests? inspiration with an individual sense of vitality and flair. Refreshing and modern this brand aims to reach a group of customers who are adventurous fun-loving and young at heart. ?This is the moment for Langham Hotels International to outline clearly our strong brand strategy. Langham hotels have long been recognised for their quality and excellence and with well articulated and powerful brand platforms we are creating a compelling and enduring relationship with all stakeholders building market share through inspiring hospitality products? said Brett Butcher Senior Vice-President ? Sales and Marketing Langham Hotels International. Coinciding with the launch of the two brands LHI has unveiled a new global corporate identity and advertising campaign that effectively translates the brand essence of our two brands into visible and tangible reality. Steering the project is Chandelier a young and dynamic New York-based creative agency. As fashion advertising experts and aficionados the team at Chandelier brings a fresh perspective to our brands extending the boundaries of a typical hotel campaign… While the pink treatment differs in the design direction of each brand ?Langham Pink? plays an integral role in creating the sense of consistency linking the two. Langham Hotels International manages five luxury properties under The Langham brand across four continents namely London Boston Hong Kong Melbourne and Auckland. The first Langham Place Hotel opened in Hong Kong in 2005 and three new additions are scheduled to open in China ? with two in Beijing (2008) and one in Changchun (2009) as well as Langham Place?s first resort in Krabi Thailand opening on January 1st 2008.
Almulla plans Shariah-compliant hotels
Khaleej Times – Oct 25, 2007
34 billion ($2 billion) until 2013 for 150 Shariah-compliant hotels in the Middle East North Africa Southeast Asia and Europe. The company’s chairman Abdulla Mohamed Almulla said the aim is to capture a big part of the Gulf travellers who according to World Tourism rganisation spend over Dh44 billion ($12 billion) on annual leisure travel. The organisation said that UAE travellers spend Dh18 billion ($4. 9 billion) in visiting other countries every year second only to Saudi Arabia whose citizens spend an average of Dh24. 7 billion) for annual leisure travel… Cliftonwood is a core brand for the company’s luxury hotels and resorts while Adham involves executive hotel apartments targeting business tourists and Wing Hotel offers quality services to seasoned travellers. Almulla said the company will have 30 properties by the end of 2008. He added that the “first wave” of development will see Almulla Hospitality having properties in the UAE Saudi Arabia Jordan Egypt Malaysia and Thailand. The company will then embark on building 15 deluxe hotels in Europe he said to be followed by 25 business hotels as part of its “second European wave” of development. He said it took Almulla Hospitality two years to study and develop the business concept for a Shariah-compliant hotel chain which has a niche market. “We will be dominating any market that we’re going into because we know our market” he stressed saying that Almulla hotels will serve only Halal prepared food and follow the no-alcohol no-smoking and no-lewd movies policy. Thiry said modern marketing has found out that people tend to bring with them their attitude of being clannish even when travelling.
Travelers Predict ’08 Trends in Annual TripAdvisor Survey.
Free with registration – PR Newswire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Oct 25, 2007
In keeping with the germaphobia trend 27 percent of Americans either bring their own disinfectant and cleaning supplies shower shoes pillows towels or linens when going on a trip. This number has climbed from 22 percent when TripAdvisor first spotted the germaphobia trend in 2005. Forty-five percent of travelers said their worst experience at. CPYRIGHT 2007 PR Newswire Association LLC.
Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition attracts new…
eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition – Oct 25, 2007
Jumeirah Kempinski Hotels and Starwood Hotels and Resorts will all be attending the event alongside Anantara Resorts and Spas The Singapore Tourism Board the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Sri Lanka Convention Bureau. “At Leading Hotels of the World we are confident that GIBTM is quickly establishing itself as the most important and major industry event for the meetings and incentive market for this region following their strong inaugural show. We know that Reed Travel Exhibitions take their commitment to excellence extremely seriously and although it will be our first participation we are already convinced that this show will meet and succeed our expectations. As the Gulf region is a fast growing destination we are very much looking forward to using this opportunity to fly in our top clients from around the world in order to showcase Abu Dhabi the Gulf region and of course our member the ‘Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers” said Thorsten Meier Managing Director of Leading Group Sales Also new to the 2008 program is a stand alone booth for The Abu Dhabi Golf Club and a new Technology & Event Services Village. This area will feature the latest technology products as well a range of support services and products for the meetings and incentives industry… Jumeirah Kempinski Hotels and Starwood Hotels and Resorts will all be attending the event alongside Anantara Resorts and Spas The Singapore Tourism Board the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Sri Lanka Convention Bureau. “At Leading Hotels of the World we are confident that GIBTM is quickly establishing itself as the most important and major industry event for the meetings and incentive market for this region following their strong inaugural show. We know that Reed Travel Exhibitions take their commitment to excellence extremely seriously and although it will be our first participation we are already convinced that this show will meet and succeed our expectations. As the Gulf region is a fast growing destination we are very much looking forward to using this opportunity to fly in our top clients from around the world in order to showcase Abu Dhabi the Gulf region and of course our member the ‘Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers” said Thorsten Meier Managing Director of Leading Group Sales Also new to the 2008 program is a stand alone booth for The Abu Dhabi Golf Club and a new Technology & Event Services Village. This area will feature the latest technology products as well a range of support services and products for the meetings and incentives industry.
Nation trounce Myanmar in U21 opener
VietNamNet Bridge – Oct 25, 2007
In an attempt to convert a passing ball to a goal Vietnamese captain Quang Hai was fouled by Myanmar’s Nay Hliang in the box. Hiep ensured the resulting penalty doubled Vietnam’s goal tally. It was a difficult match for the visitors who were forced to train in their hotel because of the bad weather and had no chance to get familiar with the stadium. The waterlogged pitch made their rare passes and shots inaccurate creating a powerless assault against the Vietnamese side. But despite Vietnam’s win it was a disappointing match for talented striker Quang Hai. Although holder of the Best Scorer title of the national U21 tournament Hai missed at least five chances to net the ball. Vietnam top the tournament with three points followed by participating countries Thailand Singapore and Myanmar… Although holder of the Best Scorer title of the national U21 tournament Hai missed at least five chances to net the ball. Vietnam top the tournament with three points followed by participating countries Thailand Singapore and Myanmar. Tomorrow the hosts will face Singapore who lost 4-3 to Thailand yesterday. Vietnam will play Thailand on Sunday. The tournament also known as Thanh Nien (Young Peole) Newspaper Cup has been recognised by the Asian Football Confederation as a new international championship for younger players in the region. “The competition is indended to provide an opportunity for young footballers to improve their skills and possibly get scouted for the national team” deputy editor-in-chief of Thanh Nien newspaper Dang Thanh said. (Source: Viet Nam News).
AME Info Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates travel briefs column.(Colum…
Free with registration – AME Info – AccessMyLibrary.com – Oct 25, 2007
25–ALMULLA GRUP LAUNCHES HTELS: Dubai-based AlMulla Group has launched a Sharia-compliant hotel brand portfolio under three core names of Cliftonwood Adham and Wings. The hotel group’s pla… 25–ALMULLA GRUP LAUNCHES HTELS: Dubai-based AlMulla Group has launched a Sharia-compliant hotel brand portfolio under three core names of Cliftonwood Adham and Wings. The hotel group’s plan calls for 30 properties by the end of next year. The specific destinations targeted are Saudi Arabia the UAE Jordan Egypt. CPYRIGHT 2007 AME Info.