Singaporean Hotel Industry Growth to Continue
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Singaporean Hotel Industry Growth to Continue
Singaporean Hotel Industry Growth to Continue after Recovery Continued growth is expected in Singapore’s hotel industry after a slump in the wake of the global financial crisis. According to Timetric, Singapore’s hotel market value has expanded at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 10.96% since 2008. This is due to a recovery in tourist inflows during 2010-2011. Timetric forecasts that revenue in the Singaporean hotel industry is expected to reach US$6.7 billion by 2017. This is due to an increase in tourism volumes, rising levels of disposable income and more competitive prices for accommodation. As a major business hub, Singapore is especially exposed to the global business cycle, experiencing surges in business travel during high growth periods and suffers declines during crisis periods. In the wake of the global financial crisis Singapore experienced a decline in the number of tourists. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council in 2012, it accounted for 11.3% of the country’s GDP and comprised 9.1% of its total employment. Key growth drivers for tourism to 2017 will be sound economic conditions, rising levels of consumer confidence and government initiatives to increase domestic tourism. New innovative initiatives will drive tourism in the future “We have to look beyond mere numbers and make a strategic shift towards quality tourism,” says Chew Choon Seng, chairman of the Singapore Tourism Board in its 2012 annual report. “This will emphasize hospitality, service standards, innovative developments and rejuvenation of older attractions, with the aim of offering visitors and experience that will commensurate with higher expectations.” United Airlines Mobile App Expands Adds new features; mobile boarding pass scanning to be available at all U.S. locations CHICAGO, July, 2013 — United Airlines today announced refreshed applications for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry 10 that include streamlined user interfaces along with a new feature, also available on Windows Phone 8, which will enable customers to manage their travel in real time during irregular flight operations. With the new feature, United mobile app users who experience flight delays or cancellations will be offered the option to keep their existing itinerary or, where available, the ability to change to a new itinerary. Customers whose flights are affected may use the mobile app to accept new flights that United has automatically confirmed or search for alternate routes, airports and dates of travel. “United continues to invest in mobile technology that improves the travel experience for our customers,” said Scott Wilson, United’s vice president of merchandising and ecommerce. “The new features and updated look of these apps give travelers increased convenience, flexibility and control. United will continue to invest in building powerful mobile tools for our customers with many significant enhancements scheduled to roll out over the next year.” Separately, the airline also announced plans to make mobile boarding pass scanning available at all of the more than 220 domestic airports it serves by the fall of this year. United was the first U.S. airline to introduce mobile boarding passes in 2007, and it is the first mainline carrier to announce that it plans to make the service available at all of the domestic airports it serves. United also offers mobile boarding passes at over 40 international locations. About United United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,446 flights a day to more than 370 airports across six continents. In 2012, United and United Express carried more passenger traffic than any other airline in the world and operated nearly two million flights carrying 140 million customers. United is investing in upgrading its onboard products and now offers more flat-bed seats in its premium cabins and more extra-legroom economy-class seating than any airline in North America. In 2013, United became the first U.S.-based international carrier to offer satellite-based WiFi on long-haul overseas routes. The airline also features DIRECTV® on 200 aircraft, offering customers more live television access than any other airline in the world. United operates nearly 700 mainline aircraft and has made large-scale investments in its fleet. In 2013, United will continue to modernize its fleet by taking delivery of more than two dozen new Boeing aircraft. The company expanded its industry-leading global route network in 2012, launching nine new international and 18 new domestic routes. Business Traveler magazine awarded United Best Airline for North American Travel for 2012, and readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United’s MileagePlus program the best frequent flyer program for nine consecutive th years. According to the 4 annual Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey published by IdeaWorksCompany in May 2013, United has the most saver-style award-seat availability among the largest U.S. global airlines. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 194 countries via 27 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. For more information, visit united.com or follow United on Twitter and Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL. WebRep currentVote noRating noWeight New edition of Meeting Point Cologne 2013/2014 – Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) builds on the key industry sectors strategy of the German Convention Bureau (GCB) The Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) has published a new edition of the Meeting Point Cologne manual for event planners. The new Meeting Point Cologne, which is now available, gives meeting planners comprehensive yet concise information about Cologne as a congress and conference destination. The brochure, which is almost 130 pages long, provides an overview of Cologne’s convention infrastructure as well as many interesting facts about the city in both German and English. In terms of the content of the new brochure, the CCB builds on the key industry sectors strategy of the German Convention Bureau (GCB), emphasizing Cologne’s strengths as a science and economic hub. Both of these areas of expertise are increasingly relevant to international congress organizers when they choose the destination for their event. In addition to a clear presentation of Cologne’s science landscape, the brochure includes an interview with the dean of the University of Cologne, Prof. Dr. Axel Freimuth, in which he talks about the excellence status of the university and the new horizons this opens up for the city. In another conversation Frank Bartels, the head of event and travel management for the REWE Group, explains why his company and Cologne have been a perfect team for a long time. In keeping with the theme of the year for the Kölner Wissenschaftsrunde (Cologne’s science round table), the topic of aerospace is a common thread that runs through the new Meeting Point Cologne. The five-member CCB team got into the spirit of the year’s theme by venturing into a space capsule dressed as astronauts for a photo shoot at the European Astronaut Centre (ESA/EAC). The concept for the design of the new Meeting Point relies more on images than previous editions. Through this fresh, modern imagery, Cologne’s unique atmosphere will be made more vivid to the reader. In this way, the brochure serves as a practical tool, but it also has an attractive magazine-like character. In addition to the section concerning Cologne’s image, congress organizers will find a great deal of concrete information about some 100 locations and service providers, including conference facilities, catering services and providers of supporting programmes. The new Meeting Point Cologne is available now and can be ordered for free from [email protected]. It is also available as an e-brochure at www.conventioncologne.de. Here you can also access further and continuously updated information about location and service partners using the online meeting planner. Koksijde-Oostduinkerke: Une station balnéaire où nature rime avec culture Koksijde, le 17 juillet 2013. À Koksijde-Oostduinkerke, les vacanciers jouissent de belles plages et de vastes étendues de forêts et de dunes. À ces beautés naturelles s’ajoute une offre culturelle non négligeable alliant musées passionnants et nombreuses manifestations culturelles estivales. Bref, Koksijde-Oostduinkerke est une station balnéaire surprenante aux multiples visages. Plaisirs instructifs Ne dit-on pas que les voyages forment la jeunesse ? Les musées de Koksijde-Oostduinkerke ont cette ambition en tout cas. Le Musée de l’abbaye Ten Duinen 1138 vous propose un plongeon dans le lointain Moyen Âge : vous y apprenez comment se déroulait la vie quotidienne dans une abbaye cistercienne médiévale. Ce musée contemporain, aux décors plus vrais que nature et aux impressions multimédias, titillera vos sens. Les familles y bénéficient de petits extras gratuits, tels qu’un jeu de pistes et des coffres à jouets éducatifs par le biais desquels les enfants s’instruisent de manière ludique sur les Seigneurs des Dunes de Koksijde. Jusqu’au 29 septembre, l’artiste Herman van Nazareth exposera dans le musée de l’Abbaye des peintures, des sculptures ainsi que ses célèbres figures monumentales (www.tenduinen.be). Navigo, le Musée national de la Pêche, équivaut à une promenade à travers l’histoire de la pêche flamande, tant en mer que côtière. On y fait connaissance avec l’habitat et la culture du pêcheur flamand. Ici aussi, l’élément ludique est bien présent : on peut envoyer un message en Morse et vivre une (presque) véritable tempête. L’expo « Mal de mer » et les aquariums abritant plus de 25 espèces de poissons valent également la visite. Durant les mois d’été, du 12 au 23 août, le musée organise tous les vendredis des soirées axées sur le folklore de la pêche (www.navigomuseum.be). Sur les traces de Paul Delvaux Il n’est sans doute plus nécessaire de présenter le maître de renommée mondiale qu’est Paul Delvaux (°1897-†1994). Le musée qui lui est dédié dans le décor idyllique de « Het Vlierhof » à Saint-Idesbald lève le voile sur l’univers de cet artiste captivant. Entre ses plus grands chefs-d’œuvre, vous pourrez découvrir des objets ayant appartenu au maître et des souvenirs précieux qu’il avait conservés. Mais ce n’est pas tout : tout au long des 6 kilomètres qui jalonnent lapromenade patrimoine Paul Delvaux & George Grard : « En toute amitié », vous pourrez vous immerger dans la vie de ces deux grands amis. L’hospitalité et l’amitié que Grard témoigna à Delvaux lorsque ce dernier lui apporta, durant l’été de 1945, un message qui était destiné à Robert Giron, le directeur du Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles, furent telles que le cœur de ce solitaire qu’était Delvaux s’ouvrit et qu’une amitié éternelle se noua entre les deux hommes. La promenade longe des endroits de Saint-Idesbald qui ont compté pour le couple d’amis. Centre culturel Casino Koksijde Le moins que l’on puisse dire, c’est que le Casino Koksijde est un centre culturel dynamique et inventif dont le programme culturel est on ne peut plus varié. Les vacanciers à KoksijdeOostduinkerke ne manqueront pas d’être attirés par l’un ou l’autre événement. Théâtre, comédie ou pièce dramatique, concerts de musique classique ou de chansons, cabaret, rock, folk, fado, tous les genres y sont représentés par des artistes de renom, du Trio Kris Defoort à Il Fondamento, de Gabriel Rios au Théâtre Antigone (www.casinokoksijde.be). INFOS : www.koksijde.be. Office du tourisme de Koksijde, Zeelaan 303, 8670 Koksijde, tél. 058 51 29 10 UIA launches flights Sochi – Kiev Starting July 2, 2013, Ukraine International Airlines launches direct scheduled flights between Sochi and Kiev. Flights en route Sochi – Kiev – Sochi are operated triple weekly. Sochi – Kiev flights are operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays while Kiev – Sochi flights are operated on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Round trip economy class Sochi – Kiev ticket price (taxes and surcharges included) starts from 355 €. Flight schedule*: Flight Destination Days Departure** Arrival** PS596 Sochi – Kiev 1.3..6. 06:45 07:45 PS595 Kiev – Sochi .2..5.7 20:20 23:15 *Flight schedule is subject to changes **Local time “Launching new direct flights en route Sochi – Kiev UIA becomes one of the largest carriers between Russia and Ukraine, connecting Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Kaliningrad, Yekaterinburg, Nizhnevartovsk, Novosibirsk, Samara, and Sochi with Kiev, – noted Evgeniya Satska, UIA Corporate Press Secretary. – Sochi – Kiev triple weekly flights are scheduled to organize best connections with UIA flights to the regions of Ukraine – Kiev, Donetsk, Lvov, Odessa, Simferopol, and Kharkov – as well as to key points of Western Europe, Middle East, the CIS and UAE. We are glad to provide our passengers with an opportunity to enjoy the highest quality of UIA product by getting an extensive range of services included in the ticket price. We believe travelers from Sochi will see the true value of European quality service and Ukrainian hospitality on board each and all flights of the leading Ukrainian carrier”. New non-stop flights en route Sochi – Kiev are operated on modern aircraft with two cabin classes: business and economy. Tickets for the flights connecting the cities of Russia and Ukraine are available for sale on UIA website, in UIA ticket offices, as well as travel agencies. For more information on UIA visit the company’s website www.flyUIA.com Croatian Oasis Hotel Lone redefines outdoor living Berlin, July 3, 2013 – Tucked into the hillside of the ancient town of Rovinj, Hotel Lone complements the rich history of past settlements as Croatia’s first design conscious hotel. This summer brings the opening of the Hotel Lone’s new sweeping open-air living area. Seamlessly cut into the Adriatic hillside, the sunbathing terrace, bar, restaurant and three pools, harmoniously blend with the nearby protection of Lone Bay. Designed by Croatian architects 3LHD, this swathe of luxury mirrors the hotel’s sleek and curved S-shape, conjuring up images of an elegant cruise liner floating through the forest-edged waters. Cocooned by pine, cypress, and cedar trees, the 248-room Hotel Lone’s new all-encompassing outdoor area fuses form, function and pleasure. www.designhotels.com/hotel_lone The swimming area boasts three pools, measuring 1000 sq. meters all while maintaining the hotel’s design ethos of polished minimalism hugged by nature’s raw appeal. The pools are divided into Aqua Fun, Relax Pool and a shallow children’s pool. The Aqua Fun and Relax Pool are connected through a waterfall and feature a whirlpool, water massages, geysers, fountains and a 25-meter swimming track. The surrounding terrace’s elevated height, split among six levels, offers sunbathers stunning views of the bay and Croatian coastline. For the ultimate in relaxation, two outdoor massage spaces await. Along with the addition of the new outdoor area, Hotel Lone also introduces Restaurant Oleander. Dine on light Mediterranean cuisine from the grill or stone oven while sipping wine under wooden pergolas with the soothing soundtrack of sea breeze. Daytime invites the ease of linen and sandals, while night brings summer libations and grilled steaks for the cocktail crowd. Set to the side of the property is the summer stage that can be used for various events including live bands, dance shows and movie nights. From this vantage point guests can take in all the beauty that is Lone Bay and its sloping shores, a short 150-meters away. Ideally situated, Hotel Lone and its bountiful amenities entice as the ancient melds into the contemporary. The Hotel Hotel Lone is the first Croatian member of Design Hotels™ and opened in summer 2011 in Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula. Thanks to its location along the coast each room boasts sea or park views. Three restaurants, three bars and a night club invite for culinary experiences. With its Mediterranean wellness center, the auditorium for 600 guests and nine further conference rooms with the most recent technology, the hotel is the perfect choice for holidays and business trips alike. Rooms start at 115 Euro. Design Hotels™ Best Rate Guarantee For reservations, please refer to webpage www.designhotels.com/hotel_lone the following Brussels Airlines passengers can now enjoy free digital newspapers Brussels Airlines passengers who check in online receive a free digital copy of their newspaper thanks to a unique collaboration with publishers De Persgroep and Rossel. Passengers can choose from a wide selection of newspapers on the day of their flight on any route of the Brussels Airlines network. E-newspapers have gained popularity over the last years, and news sites get more and more visits. Thanks to a collaboration between Brussels Airlines and the Belgian publishers De Persgroep and Rossel, Brussels Airlines’ 6 million passengers can now enjoy a free newspaper on their laptop, tablet or smartphone while they travel. The growing number of passengers that check in online for a Brussels Airlines flight can now not only select their plane seat and save time at the airport, but they are also invited to select a newspaper, for which they will receive an access code. Free for all passengers This new service is free for b.light economy, b.flex economy+ and b.business passengers on European flights, as well as for Economy- and Business Class passengers on intercontinental flights to the United States and Africa. Passengers can choose from a selection of popular Belgian and Dutch newspapers: Het Laatste Nieuws, De Morgen, De Tijd, Le Soir, l’Echo, La Meuse, La Capitale, Nord Eclair, La Province, De Volkskrant, AD, Het Parool and Trouw. The aim is to expand the offer with more foreign newspapers as well as magazines soon. Negotiations are ongoing. “This is a good example of how Brussels Airlines responds to the rapidly changing consumer needs”, says Anne Tricot, VP Customer Experience at Brussels Airlines. “A lot of passengers consult news sources on their computer or paper service we are the first airline digitization trend. We expect that the success and that it will motivate more online for their flight.” tablet. With the eto respond to this service will be a people to check in At this stage, the free e-paper service does not entail that Brussels Airlines will not distribute newspapers to b.business or b.flex economy+ passengers anymore, although it is expected that the number of paper newspapers on board the nearly 300 daily Brussels Airlines flights, will drop significantly. That’s a good thing for the environment thanks to both the paper saving and the weight reduction of the planes. The other season at Canet-enRoussillon canet-en-roussillon is… • 320 days of sunshine every year • 9 km of fine sandy beaches • Ideally situated between Perpignan and Spain • A “Natura 2000” classified lake with its nature path and bird watching hides With the school holidays over and the summer crowds gone, how about taking a few of the back roads to explore another side to Canet-en-Roussillon? Indeed this Catalan seaside town has a lot more to offer besides its beaches and its summer holiday atmosphere. For this little corner of the Roussillon, which is kissed by the sun and buffeted by the tramontane wind, is home to some quite distinctive wines, whether they are red, rosé, or white or dessert wines, with their Côtes du Roussillon appellation or the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication –European Union) label. But don’t just take our word for it.. If you want to find out more why not come and explore the vineyards or meet the wine growers themselves? Far away from the crowds, the beginning of autumn is the ideal time for enjoying that walk out among the vines. If it’s only for the pleasure of: Exploring th vinEeyards and all that is special about them. At the Château de l’Esparrou where you’re given an MP3 to take with you on your walk or mountain bike ride, your route will take you along the rolled up pebbles, on your way through what is a Natura 2000 classified estate complete with the 250 species of birds which can be seen here, to places where you can taste the grenache and syrah grape wines and enjoy a picknick in and amongst the vines. At the Château de Rey, visitors are invited to share the love that Cathy and Philippe have for the land and its vineyards but also for art, in the form of the artists’ paintings and sculptures which they regularly put on display in their wine cellar. At the Domaine Lafage, the 165 hectares have, for the last 6 generations been managed by a family with recognised expertise and which is always in search of something new. If proof was ever needed, look out for the very clean-cut shaped wine bottles with their glass stoppers. And then there is the Domaine Benassis which is now run by the 5th generation of the family and where the wine is made in one of the oldest buildings of Canet Village, built completely from cayroux (the local stone) with its traditional ceiling made from reeds. And finally there’s the Mas Baux, where Serge has restored an old farmhouse and replanted the vines which he grows selectively. Hiking or pedalling around the vineyard If you’re interested, there’s a new map which shows the 4 routes that will take you up from the port to the lake via the seafront and of course through the vineyards. This detailed but easy to use map shows how many kilometres each route covers, the details of the roads that you’ll be taking, as well as the places to see along the way… Not forgEtting, the canet club card Canet-en-Roussillon has come up with something new this year with its “Canet Club” card which you can buy from the Tourist Information centre and which you’ll find is very useful indeed! It entitles you to: – Use of the tennis courts – Entrance to the swimming centre – Entrance to the aquarium – A guided tour of the lake – A guided tour of the old village – A guided tour of the arboretum With as a bonus, the Nins Pass and the Canet pass, which are two mini cheque books offering reductions on a variety of activities. Prices: – €11 / adult – €20 / for two adults – €8 for children under 12 years of age – €33 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years Why not try “The wine growing adventure” ? If you really want to see everything that Canet-en-Roussillon has to offer, then why not try the “The Wine Growing Adventure”? This all-inclusive package starting at €180 is for 2 nights for 2 people in a double room including breakfast and also bike hire for 2 days, along with an audio-tour of the Château de l’Esparrou with wine tasting in the cellar, a typical Catalan pick- nick that you can enjoy in the vineyard as well as a visit to wine cellars of the Château de Rey complete with wine tasting. World Airline Awards 2013: Austrian Airlines Given Top Rankings Austrian Airlines among the ten best European airlines Among the world’s top five airlines for Business Class Catering Overall global ranking improved from 39th to 33rd Austrian Airlines once again achieved top ratings in the World Airline Awards 2013. It was ranked once again as one of the best airlines in Europe, improving its position in the European rankings from eighth in the previous year to sixth this year. Austrian Airlines also placed fourth and thus among the top five as the Best Western Airline in Europe. Thus it also improved in this category compared to its prior-year fifth place rating. Austrian Airlines also placed fifth and thus among the world’s five best again in the category Business Class Catering thanks to its exclusive DO&CO service on board. This once again demonstrates that the premium culinary offering on board with the gourmet food, the Viennese Coffeehouse Service and professional chefs on board is among the very best. In the overall ranking of all global airlines, Austrian Airlines was rated 33rd in the world. This comprises an th improvement from the 39 place achieved in the previous year. “We are pleased that our customers evaluate us favorably. This shows that we are on the right path with our resolute product and quality improvement. We understand the results of the award as a mandate to improve even more“, says Bernd Hartweger, Vice President Product Management and Marketing. Austrian Airlines is working on a whole series of product and quality improvement measures. It was only two years ago that the medium haul aircraft were equipped with the new Europe cabin featuring new, modern leather seats and completely new interior decorations. At present the conversion of the long haul aircraft is being implemented. The airline is investing more than EUR 90 million in order to equip all its long haul aircraft with new, modern Economy seats, a new in-flight entertainment system and new Business Class seats which can be converted into fully flat beds. The first converted aircraft has been in operation since January 2013. The conversion of the remaining aircraft is taking place on a step by step basis. Due to the fact that the survey for the Skytrax ranking already began six months beforehand, namely in July 2012 (until May 2013), the new product is only partially being taken into account. “As our current customer surveys indicate, the level of satisfaction of Austrian Airlines passengers in Business Class as well as in Economy Class has significantly increased in recent months with the conversion of our long haul aircraft”, Bernd Hartweger explains. The World Airline Awards The World Airline Awards are not bestowed by a jury but are based on the results of the world’s most extensive customer survey in the airline industry carried out by the opinion research company Skytrax. More than 18 million passengers from over 160 countries evaluate 200 airlines. All detailed results are available at www.worldairlineawards.com. Belewaerde Park annonce le lancement de son application mobile Après la mise en place du Wifi gratuit, le parc familial Bellewaerde à Ypres annonce le lancement de son application smartphone, en téléchargement gratuit. Avec cette nouvelle application mobile, véritable outil interactif, Bellewaerde Park souhaite renforcer sa proximité avec ses visiteurs et leur donner la possibilité de préparer leur sortie, de réserver leur billets, d’être informés des actualités du parc et de personnaliser leur journée en toute simplicité, où qu’ils soient. Grâce aux icones ludiques et simple d’usage cette application offre aux visiteurs un ensemble de services: Pour préparer sa sortie : En cliquant sur l’icone “petite girafe”, chacun pourra être informé des nouveautés et des évènements, obtenir le plan d’accès au parc, connaître les dates et les horaires d’ouverture, prendre note des tarifs avantageux … et même réserver ses billets en ligne. Pendant la journée dans le parc: Les visiteurs pourront suivre le plan du parc pour mieux choisir une attraction et découvrir ce qu’elle offre aux petits comme aux grands et pour mieux repérer son chemin dans les 54 ha de parc. On pourra également savoir à quelle heure est prévu le training des éléphants ou quand commence le spectacle des plongeurs “Pow-Wow’, et bien d’autres infos encore… Et aussi, De chez soi ou avec ses amis, tout le monde pourra suivre les actualités du parc en temps réel, découvrir les naissances des animaux dans le parc, répondre à des quiz et aussi envoyer les bons plans à ses amis! Téléchargement facile et gratuit en Wifi L’application Bellewaerde Park est gratuite via Wifi et facilement téléchargeable sur le App Store de Apple ou sur Google Play. C’est possible également en flashant les QR-Code dans le parc et grâce aux 8 points Wifi gratuits installés dans le parc depuis le début de saison. Grâce à cet accès, les visiteurs pourront aussi communiquer avec leurs amis et partager leurs photos inédites sur les réseaux sociaux .