Citizen M Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Pod Hotel Concept

Pod hotels are one of the many alternative accommodation for the budget conscious traveler. It thrives in expensive tourist countries like Japan and Europe.

The latest addition to pod hotel concept is citizenM (short for citizen Mobile) Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The hotel is conveniently located just a short walking distance from from the arrivals and departures terminal at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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Hong Kong Summer Temptations 2008

To celebrate the summer season, Hong Kong tourists will be in for fun filled mega event organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board: the Hong Kong Summer Temptations 2008!

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In-flight WiFi poised for revival?

Ever wished you could kill time blogging your thoughts, IM-ing with your friends, messing around in social bookmarking sites, watching YouTube or just plain surfing the web … while flying?

With soaring fuel prices rendering many airlines cash strapped, one would’ve imagined implementing in-flight WiFi is an expensive gamble. But whether or not it pays off, several airlines - Southwest, American, Alaska, JetBlue, and Lufthansa - are preparing to take the gamble.

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Thai Airways International “Buy 1, Fly 2″ promotion? Beware!

From today, June 25 until 30 September 2008, Thai Airways International will gives it’s Royal First and Royal Silk passengers a free second ticket. This special deal, appropriately named “Buy 1, Fly 2″ promotion is a steal for air travelers who are flying from Bangkok to all European cities, Beijing, Shanghai, Guang Zhou, Japan, Korea, Johannesburg, Auckland and Taipei.

Sounds too good to be true? You’re probably right.

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Emirates Dubai Summer Surprises 2008 offers

Emirates Airlines is giving you better deals in conjuction with 2008 Dubai Summer Surprises.

No matter how you look at it, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) packages is a good deal indeed for those who seek a memorable summer vacation at Dubai during the summer months. 2008’s edition of DSS was launched recently from 19th June until 22nd August 2008.

This year’s DSS promises even more fun and events, surpassing the success that DSS had for the past decade. Look forward to 10 weeks of family fun, shopping extravaganza and edutainment carnivals in specially themed mall atmosphere. The centre of all the fun and entertained will be Modhesh Fun City, the region’s largest indoor edutainment venue.

Some basic features of the Dubai Summer Surprises 2008 Emirates package:

• Eligible to all Emirates passengers to or via Dubai
• Package prices starts from a low of US$62
• Validity period is from 19th June until 22nd August 2008
• Pay with MasterCard card and save 10% for bookings made at Emirates offices only.
• A minimum of 3 nights booking

Fly Emirates to DSS 2008 and enjoy:

• Meet & Assist at Dubai International Airport by uniformed Arabian Adventures staff.
• Transfers on arrival and departure between Dubai International Airport and hotel by chauffeur-driven cars.
• Arabian Adventures welcome pack with the new Vice Versa^® “cash reward” card.
• Emirates Holidays 24-hour emergency assistance.
• Additional 10kg free baggage allowance on return/onward flights from Dubai.

New uniforms for Emirates crew

Coinciding with the arrival of it’s first A380 plane, Emirates will introduce a range of new uniform for it’s entire crew. The new uniforms will be unveiled to the public on July 28 which is the date Emirates expects to received its first A380 aircraft. The cabin crew of Emirates’ A380 will be the first amongst their 16,000 peers to wear the new uniforms on-board. Ground crew are also expected to switch to the new uniforms by May 2009.

“The Emirates uniform has been the same since 1997, with a few tweaks here and there. In this new design we have addressed style, comfort, the suitability for different climates – for cabin crew and ground staff – and managed to retain the iconic and instantly recognizable hallmark of our uniform worldwide.” Terry Daly, Emirates’ divisional senior VP, service delivery.

Mr Daly continued: “I’m immensely proud of the in-house team from Emirates who worked with UK based uniform supplier Simon Jersey plc. Using a catalogue approach with mix and match items, they have produced a superb uniform that can be adapted to suit different environments and climates. This is vital when the conditions on the ground for staff can vary from Sao Paulo in Brazil to Newcastle in England to Hong Kong in Asia.”

I’ve always liked Emirates’ current uniform. It’s classy and unique, particularly the outstanding headpiece. In fact, it’s probably my favourite among the many airlines crew uniform I’ve seen. So how does the new one looks like?

Amari Hotels and Resorts’ Suite Package promotion

Destination Bangkok for a romantic getaway? From now until end of October 2008, Amari Hotels and Resorts all over Thailand launched the Suite Package. It’s all about romantic luxury judging from the list of services and amenities that comes with the package. Be rest assured that you’ll have everything taken care of as soon as you land in Thailand.

Whether you choose the 2-night suite package in Bangkok and Chiang Mai or the 3-night resort suite package, be indulged by:

• 2 nights in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, or 3 nights in one of our resorts staying in a luxurious suite.
  Daily American breakfast
• Round trip airport transfer by private limousine at Amari properties in Bangkok
• Round trip airport transfer by mini van at Amari Rincome Hotel - Chiang Mai, Amari Coral Beach Resort - Phuket, Amari Vogue Resort – Krabi, Amari Trang Beach Resort - Trang, Amari Palm Reef Resort - Samui, Amari Emerald Cove Resort - Koh Chang
• No return airport transfer at Amari Orchid Resort and Tower - Pattaya and Amari Nova Suites - Pattaya
• A complimentary dinner with a bottle of wine

Prices start from US$426++ per room for hotels in Bangkok (twin sharing). Prices start from $493++ per room for resort properties, including Chiang Mai (twin sharing).

Amari’s Suite Package is available at: Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel - Bangkok, Amari Boulevard Hotel - Bangkok, Amari Watergate Hotel - Bangkok, Amari Atrium Hotel - Bangkok, Amari Rincome Hotel - Chiang Mai, Amari Orchid Resort and Tower - Pattaya, Amari Nova Suites - Pattaya, Amari Emerald Cove Resort - Koh Chang, Amari Palm Reef Resort - Koh Samui, Amari Coral Beach Resort - Phuket, Amari Vogue Resort - Krabi and Amari Trang Beach Resort - Trang.