Local and Global Experiences
Members of World of Hyatt, Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s loyalty programme will soon be able to earn and redeem points when staying at participating Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) hotels booked through Hyatt channels. This is slated to be launched by end of this year. SLH has a collection […]
Trafalgar celebrates the dedication of all NURSES for their passion as caregivers. From 1 to 19 August 2018, nurses get 50% off the second guest for trips featured in Trafalgar’s 2019 First Look Europe & Britain collection. Nurses can book with preferred travel agents or head to Travel Revolution from […]
AccorHotels will acquire 85% of 21c Museum Hotels with its 11 boutique properties that are currently open and under development across the United States. It will join AccorHotel’s MGallery collection of boutique hotels. This will be MGallery’s entry into the North American market. 21c Museum Hotels was founded in 2006 […]
Emirates will introduce two additional flights on its Airbus A380 from Dubai (DXB) to Toronto (YYZ) from 18 August 2018 increasing frequency to five times weekly. It is the only airline operating the A380 out of Toronto. On Saturdays, EK 241 will depart Dubai at 3.30 am and arrive in […]
Abu Dhabi may not be a very common destination one thinks of when travelling from Southeast Asia. So Etihad Airways is making it more attractive for people to make their first visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The airline has added more options to its Extraordinary Abu […]
This Summer, UnionPay is collaborating with key merchant partners in Hong Kong so that cardholders can enjoy benefits and privileges while visiting Hong Kong. I visited some of these merchants in Hong Kong in late June and stayed at the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel. I spent most of my time […]
Plaza Premium Group has opened its second First branded lounge at Hong Kong International Airport next to its regular Plaza Premium Lounge at Level 6, Departure Level Terminal 1 near Gate 1. The 815 sqm Plaza Premium First Hong Kong opened 6 July 2018 after a successful opening the Plaza Premium First […]
One doesn’t get to fly in a test aircraft very often. And especially so for Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft that was parked at Changi Airport last month. This is no passenger commercial airline. So it does not transport passengers from one city to another. It has been deployed for research and development of […]
Over 30 BE@RBRICKS have invaded Harbour City‘s Ocean Terminal New Extension Building rooftop in Hong Kong this Summer. “BE@RBRICK SUMMER CHILL” is the mall’s latest summer campaign from 5 July to 5 August 2018. We were in Hong Kong for the media preview earlier this month and it was quite a […]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named World’s Best Airline for the fourth time in this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards. It also took the top spot in the World’s Best First Class, Best Airline in Asia and Best First Class Airline Seat categories in the 2018 rankings. The awards are […]
The Mactan Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 opened 1 July 2018, welcoming flights from overseas. The airport opened 11 months ahead of schedule to divert the airport congestion from Terminal 1 which is now reserved for domestic flights. MCIA Terminal 2 has a floor area of 65,000 sqm and is […]
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is offering a three-night stay in a Premier Deluxe Room for S$999 nett and other benefits as part of its Iconic Singapore Getaway package when your stay includes Friday and Saturday. You also get a bottle of wine upon arrival and enjoy full buffet breakfast […]