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China Southern Airlines, the world’s 10th largest airline – is pleased to announce a major international expansion during 2007.
Slated to open in 2007 are all-new air routes to eight Asian nations, including Cambodia, India, Japan, Laos, United Arab Emirates, as well as Nigeria and Angola, with cities including: Dubai, Luanda, New Delhi, Phuket, Sendai, Sapporo, Siem Reap, Vientiane and Yangon.
This new International expansion is a major step in China Southern’s construction in building Guangzhou as a major global business and logistic destination.
Mr. Si’s announcement comes on the heels of China Southern’s recent opening of new service from China to Lagos, Nigeria and Kathmandu, Nepal.
International routes slated for opening in 2007 include:
Guangzhou-Dubai-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Luanda-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Sendai-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Sapporo-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Katmandu-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Delhi-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Siem Reap-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Phuket-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Yangon-Guangzhou
Guangzhou-Vientiane-Guangzhou
By the close of February 2007, China Southern Airlines will operate 82 International and regional services. Guangzhou and Beijing will serve as its major airport hubs, with regional airports in Urumqi in China’s northeast and Shenyang in the northwest serving as an air network covering all of Asia, with convenient connections to Africa, Australia, Europe and the United States.
With world headquarters In Guangzhou, China Southern Airlines currently operates 22 Guangzhou-outbound International and regional routes, with direct services to the major cities in North America, Europe, Australia, South East Asian areas, Japan and South Korea.
The largest airline in The People’s Republic of China for the past 28 years, China Southern Airlines – www.cs-air.com/en – connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan, and International service as well, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
For China Southern Airlines reservations and information, please check out its website on:
http://www.cs-air.com/en
Source: businesswire
February 15th, 2007
In addition to its exisiting flights services Bangkok-Hua Hin-Bangkok, As of February 01 2007 SGA has launched its commuting flights in Northern Thailand using Chiang Mai as the regional hub. These new flights and schedules are:
Flight number : 5E 913
Departs Chiang Mai: 1055 hrs.
Arrives Pai: 1130 hrs.
Operation day: Daily
Flight number: 5E 914
Departs Pai: 1145 hrs.
Arrives Chiang Mai: 1220 hrs.
Operation day: Daily Flight number: 5E 911
Departs Chiang Mai: 0800 hrs.
Arrives Chiang Rai: 0855 hrs.
Flight number: 5E 912
Departs Chiang Rai: 0915 hrs.
Arrives Chiang Mai: 1010 hrs.
Flight number: 5E 919
Departs Chiang Mai: 1805 hrs.
Arrives Phrae: 1850 hrs.
Flight number: 5E 920
Departs Phrae: 1910 hrs.
Arrives Chiang Mai: 1955 hrs.
Aircraft used is Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (12-seater).
Current airfares:
Chiang Mai-Pai-Chiang Mai
THB 1,450.00 (approx. US$ 42.00) per person one way OR THB 2,900 (approx. US$ 84.00 per person return
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai
THB 2,100.00 (approx. US$ 60.00) per person one way OR THB 4,200 (approx. US$ 120.00 per person return
Chiang Mai-Phrae-Chiang Mai
THB 1,600.00 (approx. US$ 46.00) per person one way OR THB 3,200 (approx. US$ 92.00 per person return
For further information on the bookings and airfares, please check out on the airline’s website:
http://www.sga.co.th/en-GB/index.html
February 11th, 2007
A direct link between Bangkok and Pakse (a southern town of Laos is the gateway to Vat Phou and Phou Assa) is expected to kick up this April 2007, operated exclusively by Thai-privately owned, Bangkok Airways.
Mr. Vang Rattanavong, Laos National Tourism Administration Vice President has confirmed the news during the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Singapore last week.
According to him, the development of the new air links will boost tourist arrivals to Pakse in the far south.
Source: TTR Weekly
February 9th, 2007
Here comes the 3rd annual Gold List of Conde Nast Traveller for selection of the hotels around the world that have the following Conde Nast Traveller Gold Standard for:
* Best for Ambience and Design
* Best for Facilities
* Best for Food
* Best for Location
* Best for Rooms
* Best for Services
The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has been voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2007 for the Best Facilities this year.
The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai; a sublime complex of thatched pavilions in landscaped grounds with rice terraces and mountain views. The leisure facilities that include a serene infinity-edged swimming pool, cookery school, spa and tennis courts. Golf and elephant-back rides are available nearby.
Should you wish to view information about this hotel from our website, please click on to:
http://www.orientalcompass.com/hotel_detail.php?hotel_id=00048&country_id=208&city_id=3
Source: Conde Nast Traveller magazine
February 8th, 2007
Here comes the 3rd annual Gold List of Conde Nast Traveller for selection of the hotels around the world that have the following Conde Nast Traveller Gold Standard for:
* Best for Ambience and Design
* Best for Facilities
* Best for Food
* Best for Location
* Best for Rooms
* Best for Services
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi has been voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2007 for the Best faclities this year.
The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is set in the60 secluded acres of paddy fields in northern Thailand, this resort is an architecturally fascinating tribute to the Lanna people (who lived in Laos, northern Thailand and Burma). The Dheva Spa and Ayuvedic Centre has a reception building modelled on a Mandalay Palace, with 2 free-form pools and a fitness centre with yoga pavilion. Other activities include shopping in the purpose-built Thai village and excursions to the surrounding hills.
Should you wish to view information about this hotel, please click on to:
http://www.orientalcompass.com/hotel_detail.php?hotel_id=00322&country_id=208&city_id=3
Source: Conde Nast Traveller Magazine
February 8th, 2007
Here comes the 3rd annual Gold List of Conde Nast Traveller for selection of the hotels around the world that have the following Conde Nast Traveller Gold Standard for:
* Best for Ambience and Design
* Best for Facilities
* Best for Food
* Best for Location
* Best for Rooms
* Best for Services
Amanpuri Phuket has been voted by readers of Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2007 for the Best Ambience and Design this year.
The original Amanresort (built in 1988) is hidden in a coconut plantation on Phuket above a stunning white-sand beach and overlooking the Andaman Sea.The Thai-chic interior design, the first of its kind in Thailand, has a timeless quality. The villas have dining salas and private pools.
Should you wish to view the information about this hotel from our website, please click on to:
http://www.orientalcompass.com/hotel_detail.php?hotel_id=00013&country_id=208&city_id=28
February 7th, 2007
On February 06 2007, the Thai Government agreed in a Cabinet meeting to a partial re-opening of Don Muang Airport to offset the problems that have arisen at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport, not only for some domestic routes as had been discussed before, but now also to some international routes.
Which airlines and flights that will move back to Don Muang will be decided in the next 2 weeks (around February 21 2007)
The partial re-opening of Don Muang’s services will commence 45 days later (about the first weekend in April, before the Songkran holiday rush)
Suvarnabhumi Airport will retain its BKK airport code
Don Muang’s Airport code is DMK
Depending on which airlines will transfer back to operate at Don Muang, there could be some implications for us all and the services we provide. As soon as we have further news we will let you know.
As always our 2 local English language daily newspapers are a good source to keep abreast of further news and developments:
Bangkok Post
http://www.bangkokpost.net/
The Nation
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/
February 7th, 2007
InterContinental Hotels Group introduces the multiple-award winning Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand to Northern Thailand with the re-flag of the Sheraton Chiang Mai to Holiday Inn Chiang Mai on April 01 2007.
The 25-storey, 526-room hotel is Chiang Mai’s tallest building, and centrally located along the
Chiang Mai-Lumphun Road
, on the bank of Ping River. Offering easy access to the business district and shopping areas including the famous Night Bazaar, the hotel is a five-minute drive from the city centre and ten minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport. Its spacious rooms average 45 square metres in size and other features include more than 3,300 square metres of meetings space.
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts is the world’s most recognised hotel brand and the winner of Business Traveller Asia Pacific’s Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in Asia Pacific and Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in the World awards for six consecutive years. Holiday Inn Chiang Mai will be the sixth Holiday Inn hotel in Thailand.
Source: e-travelblackboard.com
February 5th, 2007
Destination Air, the country’s only seaplane shuttle service, will launch its first flight from Phuket Airport to various destinations on the Andaman coast as of February 01 2007.Its fleet of two Cessna seaplanes will fly 12 flights per day, leaving every two hours from Phuket to Phi Phi Island, Krabi and Ko Lanta.
The travel time to these destinations is: 13 minutes to Phi Phi, 20 minutes to Krabi and 30 minutes to Ko Lanta. The planes will land in the waterfront of major hotels and resorts.
More destinations such as the Similan islands, Ko Racha, and Khao Lak will be included in due course.
However, because of the size of its fleet, only light-weight baggage can be taken on board which means you will have to travel light and leave your main luggage in Phuket or Krabi. Be sure to check for more information at http://www.destinationair.com/ before booking.
February 1st, 2007
The Elephant National Institute (Thai Elephant Conservation Center) at Hang Chat District, Lampang is organizing the wedding ceremony on the elephant’s back on the upcoming Velentine’s Day. The orgnaizer welcome every couples to join this once-in-a-life-time wedding ceremony for an impressive experiences for new lovers or married couples. The ceremony is aimed to preserve the Lanna traditional wedding ceremony as well as to make people concern about Thai elephant conservation.
Thai elephants, the symbol of Thailand is brought into the ceremony to be the love witness as it is believed that the elephant will bring the roserious life to the couple. The ceremony will be held in northern Lanna style which consists of the elephant procession, the golden-silver marriage entrance surrounded by beautiful nature of the Thai Elephant Conversation Center in Lampang.
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
January 31st, 2007
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