Business Travel

DOUBETREE BY HILTON HOTELS OPENING IN ALICE SPRINGS, DARWIN

April 24, 2013

DARWIN – The rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, and DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs have opened for bookings from May 1, along with the new Hilton Darwin hotel. DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin and DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin are close neighbours, both located waterfront on The Esplanade. DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs is close to the Convention Centre and Lasseters Casino. Lead in rates start from AUD$225 at DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, AUD190 at DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and AUD150 at DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs.

ASCOTT SERVICED RESIDENCES MOVE TO FREE INTERNET EXPAND WI-FI

April 24, 2013

SINGAPORE – Now the world’s largest serviced residence owner-operator Ascott is now offering free internet at its Ascott, Citadines and Somerset brand properties worldwide and is rolling out Wi-Fi access progressively to cover all apartments by the end of this year (Wi-Fi is also available in common areas). Singapore-based Asc ott operates more than 22,000 serviced residence units in Asia-acific, Europeand the Gulf region, and has more than 9,000 units under development. www.the-ascott.com

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, SUZHOU OFFERS PREMIER WEEKEND DEALS

April 23, 2013

SUZHOU – The Shangri-La Hotel, Suzhou is offering a weekend package starting at RMB1,100 (plus 15% service tax) for a one-night stay in a Premier Room. The package, available till mid-November 2013, includes access to the Health Cub and heated swimming pool, free broadband and Wi-Fi, a dining credit of RMB200 at Shang Palace, and a tour of Suzhou – guests can choose from a night tour to Master-of-the-Nets Garden or to Taihu Lake Wetland Park and Candy Land.

LCC AIRPHIL EXPRESS BECOMES PAL EXPRESS IN ALIGNMENT WITH PAL

March 15, 2013

MANILA - Further strengthening its alliance with Philippine Airlines (PAL), low-cost carrier Airphil Express is aligning its service standards and product offerings with the flag carrier. Effective March 15, Airphil Express has rebranded as “PAL Express” and will use the familiar “sunriser” PAL livery and logo on the tail and fuselage of its aircraft. PAL Express passengers will now be offered the same inflight amenities (including complimentary snacks, drinks and reading material) available on full- service, and can earn miles through their membership in Mabuhay Miles.

KOREAN AIR INTRODUCES FLIGHTS TO SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES

March 15, 2013

SEOUL - Korean Air has launched direct services from Sri Lanka and the Maldives to Seoul Incheon, expanding its network to countries in the Indian Ocean. The new services (three weekly) is direct from Male in the Maldives to Colombo, Sri Lanka, then on to Seoul/Incheon. The flights operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. www.koreanair.com (ATI).

PAL LAUNCHING NEW ROUTES TO AUSTRALIA, CHINA, MIDDLE EAST

March 12, 2013

MANILA - Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is to launch flights to six new destinations in Australia, China and the Middle East - Kuala Lumpur (from May 1); Brisbane, Darwin and Perth in Australia and Guangzhou, China (from June 1); and Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates (from October 1). Tickets for Kuala Lumpur and the new Australian routes are now on sale, while tickets for Guangzhou and Abu Dhabi will be sold starting March 15. PAL is offering special promotional rates for early birds.

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