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On my last trip to and from Manila, I had a stop-over in Guanzhou, China, and by the number of passengers who got off/on from that point, the city must really be attracting a lot of business travelers. And of course, the hotel industry is quick to fill the demand for more accommodation options in […]
The Mandarin Oriental in Manila has opened a new bar: the Martinis.
Martinis is more than the city’s newest hotspot for drinks, it’s also become the place to go for live jazz in a sophisticated Art Deco setting. World-class jazz performed by a talented chanteuse-led band is on offer every night as is a martini menu […]
One of the commodities that are cheaper in Asia compared to elsewhere are clothes. Getting a custom-tailored business suit using high quality raw materials for example, won’t burn a hole in your pocket. But how do you look for a good tailor? Matjnewton has some tips to help you spot a rip-off.
Tags: Asia, asia-destinations, asia-tailors, […]
There’s a newly re-branded luxury resort in Langkawi, Malaysia you might want to check out: The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, formerly Sheraton Perdana.
Our 202 new guest rooms and suites boast beautiful panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, glorious woodlands, and scenic tropical gardens. A variety of room types allow you to select your own […]
Travelling in and out of Asia Pacific countries on business? If you don’t have the APEC Business Travel Card yet, go apply for one, or have your company process one for you.
What are the benefits of this card?
Fast-track entry and exit through special APEC lanes at major airports, and multiple short term entry to […]
For those flying between London and Hong Kong, you have until the end of the month to take advantage of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines’ inaugural offer. Fly between 1 November and 14 December 2006, for just £141 one-way in economy and £556 one-way in business (including all taxes and charges).
If you don’t know it yet, […]
There’s a newly opened business hotel in Beijing, right smack on Financial Street: the Westin Beijing Hotel. Because of its central location– just minutes from “The Forbidden City” and Tiananmen Square– the hotel is an ideal starting point to the the city’s business, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment districts. Beijing international and domestic airport terminals are […]
Business- and First-Class flyers of Emirates will be glad to know that an Emirates Lounge has been opened in Singapore, located at Terminal 1 of the Changi International Airport.
Whether you need to take a shower, to unwind, or to catch up on some work, you can spend your stop-overs in comfort at the lounge. And […]
Voted upon by travel agents, here are some of the winners in the Asia category of the 13th World Travel Awards, hosted at Turks and Caicos:
Asia’s Leading Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
Asia’s Leading First Class Airline: Cathay Pacific Airways
Asia’s Leading Business Class Airline: Singapore Airlines
Asia’s Leading Airport: Singapore Changi Airport
Asia’s Leading Casino Resort: Genting Highland Resort, […]
Hong Kong Express just added another route to its network. It will now pendle between Hong Kong and Chongqing in Central southwestern China three times weekly.
Hong Kong Airways packages itself as an airline for business travellers, travelling between Hong Kong and the major hubs in mainland China: Nanjing, Ningbo, and Hangzhou.
The airline also connect […]
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