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- The riental Bangkok First Hotel in the World to Deploy 802.11n…
- … Appointed As Executive Assistant Manager f Grand Copthorne…
- Marriott’s International Expansion Plans Target China India
- Malaysian National News Agency :: BERNAMA
- Home > Technology > Minor Group in radical IT move
- Golfers Gear Up for Accor’s Dream Vacation Extravaganza in nline…
- Tipping Part 2: Answers for Readers

The riental Bangkok First Hotel in the World to Deploy 802.11n…
Earthtimes – Jan 22, 2008
“Today’s business travelers demand more than simple connectivity: Theyvalue voice video and data options which are efficient convenient highlysecure and most importantly can be accessed anytime anywhere in thehotel” he added. “We are proud that the first hotel in the world to deploy this highlyadvanced wireless technology comes from Thailand putting the country onthe ICT map. The Cisco Thailand team worked closely with the rientalBangkok Hotel to help ensure that the solution we proposed solved abusiness challenge. The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point was thefirst enterprise-class access point to be Wi-Fi certified to support theIEEE 802. 0 standard and provides the versatility high capacityand enterprise-class features demanded by wireless local-area networkcustomers. It is a modular dual-band access point with a choice of 2.

… Appointed As Executive Assistant Manager f Grand Copthorne…
Hospitality Net – Jan 22, 2008
13 CPU)–>Hospitality Net – Industry News – Colin Wang Appointed As Executive Assistant Manager f Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore. Hospitality Net is part of the Hsyndicate… The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom continental Europe North America Asia New Zealand North Africa and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable – many of which have won a succession of major industry awards comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Asia hotels operating under Millennium & Copthorne brands are Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore rchard Hotel Singapore M Hotel Singapore Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore Copthorne rchid Hotel Singapore The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia Copthorne rchid Hotel Penang and Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok and Millennium Resort Patong Phuket in Thailand Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen Grand Millennium Beijing (opening 2nd quarter 2008) Millennium Chengdu (opening 2008) and Copthorne Hotel Qingdao (rebranding 3rd quarter 2008) in China. Additionally Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong. CNTACTDaylin KohPhone: (65) 6233 1004Fax: (65) 6733 9670Email:. koh@grandcopthorne.

Marriott’s International Expansion Plans Target China India
Business Travel News – Jan 22, 2008
In China where Marriott has more than 30 hotels operating the company expects to have 50 hotels by 2010 and Marriott has 21 hotels either announced for development or under construction in India where it now has eight properties. Marriott has 19 announced projects that will begin to open in 2009 in the Middle East particularly the United Arab Emirates roughly doubling its current presence in the region Fuller said. In addition Marriott plans to have 20 hotels in Thailand by 2010 and also plans growth in Eastern Europe including Russia and Kazakhstan. While most of these areas have a heavy corporate travel volume Fuller said growth in leisure travel particularly from the Chinese also is an impetus. China didn’t even make the top five in number of outbound travelers a few years ago but most recently ranked third behind the United States and Germany. “The current prediction is that China could surpass Germany this year and it’s only a question of when they pass the United States” he said. The upper upscale JW Marriott brand is one of the top for international development—of the 60 planned about 40 will be developed internationally—but Marriott’s midprice brands also are being developed rapidly Fuller said.

Malaysian National News Agency :: BERNAMA
Bernama – Jan 22, 2008
It’s more of a eco-tourism kind of thing” he said. The Asean Green Hotel Award to the 81 selected hotels were presented at the Asean Tourism Ministers’ meeting here today which was also attended by Malaysia’s Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. Cambodia Indonesia Laos Myanmar Singapore Thailand and Vietnam have 10 hotels each in the category the Philippines five and Brunei one. International tourist arrivals to Southeast Asia last year is estimated at 60. 72 million an increase of 11. 17 per cent from 2006. Tourism receipts in 2006 for the region was US$28.

Home > Technology > Minor Group in radical IT move
Nation Multimedia – Jan 22, 2008
We will use this information by integrating our customer database across businesses to enhance our uniqueness and the personalised experience of our customers" he said. Minor International is Thailand's largest food-service operator having more than 700 outlets under The Pizza Company Swensen's Sizzler Dairy Queen Burger King LeJazz and The Coffee Club brands. It is also a leading hotel operator with 16 hotels and more than 2400 rooms under the Marriott Four Seasons Anantara and Minor International brands in Thailand the Maldives Sri Lanka and Vietnam. In addition it is one of the largest spa operators in the Asia-Pacific region with 23 spas. Minor Corp is a leading distributor of international lifestyle brands in Thailand focusing mainly on fashion cosmetics and education and including Esprit Red Earth Bossini Timberland Charles & Keith JeansWest Bloom Laneige Tumi Henckels Time Life and World Book. Asina PornwasinThe Nation… We will use this information by integrating our customer database across businesses to enhance our uniqueness and the personalised experience of our customers" he said. Minor International is Thailand's largest food-service operator having more than 700 outlets under The Pizza Company Swensen's Sizzler Dairy Queen Burger King LeJazz and The Coffee Club brands. It is also a leading hotel operator with 16 hotels and more than 2400 rooms under the Marriott Four Seasons Anantara and Minor International brands in Thailand the Maldives Sri Lanka and Vietnam. In addition it is one of the largest spa operators in the Asia-Pacific region with 23 spas. Minor Corp is a leading distributor of international lifestyle brands in Thailand focusing mainly on fashion cosmetics and education and including Esprit Red Earth Bossini Timberland Charles & Keith JeansWest Bloom Laneige Tumi Henckels Time Life and World Book. Asina PornwasinThe Nation.

Golfers Gear Up for Accor’s Dream Vacation Extravaganza in nline…
PR Web – PR Web (press release) – Jan 22, 2008
For non-golfers the resort offers a comprehensive range of other leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool tennis court fitness centre day spa beauty salon and Mahjong rooms. The third prize offered by Accor is a golf stay at the brand new Novotel Chumphon Beach Resort and Golf on the southeast coast of Thailand. Built directly on the fantastic 9-hole golf course the beautiful beach-side hotel is surrounded by the spectacular turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The golf package is among 19 theme vacation prizes available with the grand prize being a trip to Paris France valued at US$4800. The online competition highlights Accor's high-end brands with a particular focus on the breadth of destinations properties and experiences that Accor offers. Participants who register for "The Accor Experience" contest are asked to send e-mails to friends family and colleagues inviting them to join too. For each e-mail sent that results in a visit to the contest website the sender receives one more chance to win.

Tipping Part 2: Answers for Readers
U.S. News & World Report – Jan 22, 2008
Asia: Asia has many different cultures and tipping varies. Tipping too much or too little can be offensive so be sure to research your country in advance. Some examples include: Thailand: Generally the more westernized establishments expect a gratuity while lower-end restaurants do not. Some higher-end places will add a 10 percent service charge to the bill. Hong Kong: Tipping is absolutely obligatory in this money-oriented metropolis. Even restrooms in hotels have tip dishes. In restaurants a 10 percent service charge is often added but this usually goes to the owner not the wait staff… Around 10 percent is appropriate. Singapore: The government actually banned tipping at Changi Airport and discourages it elsewhere. Hotel staff are the one exception and should be tipped around $1 for baggage service. How much should you tip skycaps or porters at airports and doormen at hotels? The skycap at the airport typically gets $2 to $3 per bag. If you are running late and they are of particular assistance then add $1 to $2 per bag. A flat $20 goes a long way in saying "thank you. " When in doubt always tip up.

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