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Malaysian FITs hot for Victoria
S Puvaneswary, Kuala Lumpur, June 18, 2013
MALAYSIAN outbound group travel to Australia's state of Victoria has given way to a larger FIT segment, creating a fertile market for the trade.
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Sri Lanka shores up homestay offerings
Feizal Samath, Colombo, June 18, 2013
SRI Lanka, hoping to double accommodation capacity on the island, is actively encouraging local families to open their homes to foreign visitors - and earn money in the process.
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Indonesia, Myanmar investigate Xian MA60s
Jakarta, June 18, 2013
A SPATE of accidents involving China's Xian MA60 aircraft has cast doubts on the aircraft model and prompted aviation authorities in Indonesia and Myanmar to take measures.
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Jetstar to launch Perth-Lombok flights
Perth, June 18, 2013
JETSTAR Australia will commence flights between Perth and Lombok, Indonesia on September 24, subject to government and regulatory approval.
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Ayala diversifies hotel portfolio with more brands
Marianne Carandang, Manila, June 18, 2013
ENCOURAGED by the results of its newly-opened properties, Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts is planning to grow its hotel portfolio in the Philippines.
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Hyatt Regency opening boosts Gurgaon meeting space
Rohit Kaul, New Delhi, June 18, 2013
HYATT Hotels last week officially opened Gurgaon's maiden Hyatt property in the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, adding more than 3,716m2 in meeting and event space to the city.
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Sumbawa takes centre stage in new campaign
Mimi Hudoyo, Jakarta, June 17, 2013
THE West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) regional government has rolled out a new campaign - Tambora Greets the World 2015 - to mark the 200th year of Mount Tambora's eruption, with special attention on Sumbawa.
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SLH eyes property portfolio growth in Asia
Karen Yue, Singapore, June 17, 2013
SMALL Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which has 123 member properties in Asia-Pacific, is looking to grow its regional portfolio further in important tourism destinations such as Chengdu, Manila and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Lessons kick off at Hong Kong Disneyland's Monsters University
Hong Kong, June 17, 2013
HONG Kong Disneyland (HKDL) has been transformed into the campus grounds of Monsters University, with a slew of new activities, merchandise and F&B options.
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Korean Air ups Canada, China frequencies
Seoul, June 17, 2013
KOREAN Air is stepping up capacity on routes to Vancouver, Toronto and China's Jinan by adding new services and adjusting aircraft deployment.
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