MANILA, 5 May 2022: Cebu Pacific has upgraded flights to Legazpi’s Bicol International Airport (BIA) on 1 May, replacing an ATR with a 180-seat A320 jet to boost seat capacity in time for the summer peak travel period.
CEB flight 5J 321 departed Manila 0340 and landed at Bicol
International Airport at 0439 on 1 May. A water cannon salute welcomed the
A320.
“Since the new airport opened in October last year, we have been operating our 78-seat ATR or turbo propeller-type aircraft,” said Cebu Pacific chief commercial officer Xander Lao. The addition of jet flights will enable CEB to serve more passengers with our Airbus fleet while continuously contributing to tourism and economic growth of the Bicol region.”
CEB currently flies five times daily on the Manila – Legazpi
– Manila route. It also operates four flights weekly between Cebu and Legazpi,
every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Cebu Pacific’s domestic network in the Philippines covers 34
destinations, on top of its 14 international destinations with a 76-strong
fleet, including two dedicated ATR freighters.
DUBAI, UAE, 5 May 2022: Your Emirates boarding pass is more than a travel document or travel keepsake; it is also the key to the coolest deals in Dubai this summer.
For five
months until 30 September, Emirates is unlocking more offers for all its customers
arriving in or stopping over in Dubai with its My Emirates Summer Pass.
Emirates’
customers can show their boarding pass and a valid form of identification to
hundreds of retail, leisure and dining outlets to enjoy fantastic discounts
throughout Dubai. In addition, during May, those landing in Dubai can enjoy a
complimentary Dubai Marina Cruise, which gives unrivalled panoramic views of
one of the city’s most iconic skylines from the Arabian Gulf.
Pre-booking
is not required for the single-entry complimentary ticket to Tour Dubai’s one
hour Marina Sightseeing Cruise. The Emirates customer just has to show a valid
boarding pass, either digital or paper, at the ticketing counter on the day of
use and proof of identity. The cruise is available until 31 May between 1000
and 1600.
UAE residents
and nationals returning home to Dubai on Emirates during the promotional period
can also benefit from the fantastic offers under My Emirates Summer Pass.
Visiting friends and family can also avail of offers at top designer brand
outlets like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger or splash out at Bath & Body
Works. Families can save and beat the summer heat at Atlantis Aquaventure or
break a sweat on some of the adrenaline-pumping attractions at IMG World of
Adventure.
Couples who
appreciate a quiet afternoon at a spa can indulge themselves at the Sofitel Spa
with L’Occitane or spot Arabian oryx at sunset while taking a private desert
safari with Arabian Adventures.
A holiday to
Dubai is not complete without a city sightseeing bus tour that is eligible for
a discount or capturing the historic Dubai Creek on a cruise before saving up
to 20 per cent on food and beverages at any Rove Hotels. Accor Hotels also
offers 20% off food and drink when presenting the My Emirates Pass.
SINGAPORE, 5 May 2022: Singapore Changi
International Airport rolled out the red carpet for Thai Vietjet’s inaugural
flight (VZ620) on the Bangkok – Singapore route last week.
“We
are excited to welcome Thai Vietjet Air to the Changi family, joining its
sister airline Vietjet Air. Passengers on the new services will benefit from
the airline’s strong domestic network, with more travel options between
Singapore and Thailand, via Bangkok and Phuket,” said, Changi Airport Group,
managing director of air hub development, Lim Ching Kiat.
Changi and Thai Vietjet celebrate the new flight with a cake.
“Thailand was Changi Airport’s
fifth-largest passenger market pre-Covid and has consistently been within our
top 10 markets even during the pandemic. As of April 2022, we have seen a 36%
recovery in seat capacity between the two countries, and we look forward to
welcoming back more passengers at Changi Airport as travel in the region
resumes”.
Commenting on the launch, Thai Vietjet chief executive officer Woranate Laprabang added: “ We are thrilled to connect Thailand and Singapore through direct flights that will provide more leisure and business accessibility and opportunities for travellers from both countries.”
Initially, the airline will operate three flights per week, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The airline plans to increase flights to five by June and daily within two to three months. Roundtrip fares start at THB4,337 in the lowest booking category, according to the airline’s website.
Meanwhile, the airline plans twice-weekly
flights from Phuket to Singapore on Thursday and Sunday starting on 21 October.
SINGAPORE 5 May 2022: Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is set
to open in an off-the-beaten-track, natural part of northern Ubud on 14 June.
The brand extension symbolises the Banyan Tree’s commitment
to creating immersive experiences combining deep nature and sustainable design
that pioneers a “no walls, no doors” concept throughout the property
and in its 16 villas.
The Open Kitchen and Living Room are at the resort’s heart,
both open dining and lounge spaces created to evoke a sense of community. Here,
guests are invited to learn how the resort reinvents food and drink basics
through its zero-waste farm to table concept, local sourcing philosophy, and
heritage techniques. The menu concept, 70% of which is plant-based, is sourced
locally within a one-hour drive from the property.
This concept was developed by collaborating with Agency X, a
local consultant group that houses the acclaimed restaurant Locavore, Nusantara
Restaurant, and The Night Rooster Cocktail Bar, creatively enhancing a sense of
place.
The Botanist Bar is centred around using local-grown natural
ingredients and botanicals infused into its beverages. At the same time, Toja
Spa celebrates the well-being traditions of Buahan village and its surrounding
areas with a unique “open” garden experience – certified by the
award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Academy.
The property is located in a quiet enclave surrounded by
rice paddies and jungle, next to the Ayung River and waterfall. The resort’s
villas are designed to blend spacious indoor-outdoor living areas with
180-degree panoramic views.
Banyan Tree VP of Brand HQ, Ho Ren Yung commented: “We have owned this piece of land for over 20 years,
and the conceptualisation of Banyan Tree Escape started almost five years ago.
It is a true labour of love and a bold experience proposition we are excited to
see become real.”
SINGAPORE, 5 MAY 2022: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, shared details Wednesday surrounding its elevated spa and fitness offerings for its highly-anticipated Norwegian Prima Class vessels – Norwegian Prima and Viva.
The first
two of six ships within this cutting-edge class will feature the cruise
industry’s first charcoal sauna at sea and a two-story cascading indoor spa
waterfall. The Cruise Line has also incorporated several guest favourites,
including thermal experiences and hot-stone loungers.
Award-winning architecture firm Rockwell Group masterfully designed the perfect environment for tranquillity and rejuvenation in Norwegian Prima and Viva’s spa and fitness venues.
“The debut of our Prima Class has been
all about elevating guest experiences across all the touchpoints that make a
perfect holiday at sea, from food and beverage, entertainment, recreational
activities and now spa and fitness,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO
of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Our latest health and wellness experiences were
designed to awaken the senses of our guests like never before, pairing
world-class design and architecture with one-of-kind offerings that truly allow
our guests to unwind and escape.”
All-New Mandara Spa
Industry’s First Charcoal Sauna at Sea As part of the ongoing only-found-on-NCL’s Prima Class vacation experiences, such as the world’s first three-level racetrack at sea and dry drop slides, NCL will unveil the industry’s first charcoal sauna.
Derived from Japanese and Korean wellness practices, the
charcoal sauna uses a radiant heat system with an outer charcoal layer to reach
temperatures between 86-122 degrees Fahrenheit. Guests can recline into
relaxation as the sauna helps boost circulation and metabolism while also
removing toxins from the body. The sauna also effectively treats muscle
stiffness and tension, including relief from backache, headache, and arthritis,
by promoting the deep release of connective tissue and muscles.
Thermal Experiences The charcoal sauna is just one of eight thermal spa offerings available at the elevated Mandara Spa. Guests can also indulge in a series of blissful experiences such as a salt and steam room and a gambit of Brand-first spa experiences, including an Ice Room, Experiential Shower, a Flotation Salt Pool, and an Infrared Sauna.
The Ice Room: After unwinding in the sauna or steam
bath, guests can cool off in the refreshing Ice Room. The cold air helps to
increase blood circulation, invigorate the respiratory tract, and strengthen
the immune system.
The Experiential Showers: Multiple water
jets and lighting effects help invigorate the body, lower body temperature, and
stimulate blood circulation.
Floatation Salt Pool: This treatment
allows guests to fully relax all of their muscles while floating in warm water.
An experience similar to experiencing zero gravity due to the buoyancy of the
saltwater. The Floatation Salt Pool is beneficial for easing mental anxiety and
muscle tension.
Infrared Sauna: Unlike traditional saunas that use
conventional heat to warm the air, infrared saunas utilise infrared lamps to
directly warm the body – and at lower temperatures than traditional saunas.
This promotes relaxation, better sleep, sore muscle and joint relief, improved
blood circulation, and detoxification.
New Services NCL is also introducing several new services at the spa, including two new beds from the Gharieni Group, the Gharieni Welnamis and the Gharieni Wellmassage5D. The Welnamis bed utilises Binaural Acoustic & Dynamic Stimulation, a computer-controlled acoustic and vibrational therapy that trains the brain to relax and benefit from deep relaxation techniques. Meanwhile, the award-winning Wellmassage5d bed provides a whole-body wellness massage experience utilising eight specially pre-programmed positions and the Brand’s “Signature Treatment” technique.
Other new service menu items include:
Ocean Spa Wave
Massage: This unique treatment lets guests relax on a water-filled cushion.
The cushion features a therapeutic warm wrap of nutrient-rich sea plants and
marine algae, releasing stress and tension from the body. The treatment
includes a deep cleansing seaweed mask, aromatherapy essential oils, and scalp
and foot massages.
Musclease Aroma
Spa Ocean Wrap: This wrap contains a warming blend of pine and rosemary essential
oils to help guests ease the pains of rheumatism, arthritis, muscular spasms,
and fatigue.
Cellutox Aroma
Spa Ocean Wrap: Excellent for guests seeking to improve the appearance of cellulite
and reduce fluid retention. This treatment contains a detoxifying blend of
juniper and lemon essential oils, which decongest and stimulate the body.
Zero Gravity
Wellness Massage: High-tech meets high touch in this next-generation 75-minute
wellness treatment. Producing a zero-gravity effect, the body is suspended on
an advanced treatment table that manoeuvres sophisticated massage techniques
for the user. Eight table positions enable the effective and precise reach of
every muscle group, including intensive work on the back and main muscles,
resulting in the release of tension and improved body mechanics.
The spa will
also feature a relaxation area featuring 22 hot stone loungers. Guests can also
arrange to stay in one of the 28 exclusive spa balcony staterooms onboard
Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, providing travellers with premium access to
the elevated Mandara Spa and its suite of thermal spa experiences.
First-of-its-Kind Design At the spa, guests can visit either the Vitality or Salt Floatation Pool, where they can immerse themselves in the tranquil sounds of the two-story cascading indoor spa waterfall. This space also features an impressive marble spiral staircase. Additional design highlights include the relaxation area in the spa and the Pulse Fitness Centre. Both of these spaces are front-facing on the ship, allowing guests to enjoy sweeping 270-degree views of the ocean. This is also the first time that NCL’s fitness centre will be located at the front of the ship.
The gym will
also include the all-new Performance Recovery room, an interactive, engaging
wellness experience utilising a selection of Hyperice products in workshops,
group fitness classes, and services to maximise user benefits.
Returning Favourites Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva will also feature enhanced guest-favourite spa and fitness amenities, including the Vitaly Pool, steam sauna, and Finnish sauna. The spa will offer a wide range of services in its 20 treatment rooms, including massage, acupuncture, manicures and pedicures and facials. In the Pulse Fitness Centre, guests will have free access to the state-of-the-art fitness equipment they have come to expect from NCL. Yoga and spin classes will also be available.
About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years. The cruise line revolutionised the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination, Harvest Caye in Belize.
BANGKOK, 5 May 2022: Qantas sells ‘Summer Deals’ economy and
business fares for travellers from Thailand to Australia until 22 May.
Economy fares are valid for travel to Australia (Sydney,
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth) until 29 June, 15 August to 21
September and 24 October to 31 December 2022. Economy class travellers are
eligible for a baggage allowance of 30kg and no limitation on the number of
pieces.
Business fares are valid for travel to Australia (Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth) from 5 May to 31 December 2022. Business travellers will enjoy a baggage allowance of 40 kg and no limitation on the number of pieces.
Duration of stay cannot exceed 12 months after departure
date from Thailand. Economic and business fares include airport taxes, service
fees, and other surcharges. You can purchase fares at qantas.com or through
preferred travel agents.
Qantas operates flights between Bangkok and Sydney on
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with its Airbus A330 aircraft, with
connections to the airline’s domestic, trans-Tasman and international networks.
Economy travellers can experience the Qantas award-winning
Recaro seat in a 2-4-2 configuration. Each seat features the Panasonic eX3
inflight entertainment system, with larger seatback touchscreens to use from
the moment passengers are seated until landing.
Destination
All-in economy fares from:
Sydney
THB 19,995
Brisbane (via Sydney)
THB 21,220
Melbourne (via Sydney)
THB 20,910
Adelaide (via Sydney)
THB 21,120
Perth (via Singapore)
THB 16,745
Business travellers can enjoy business suites fitted with
innovative seats that recline to fully flat beds and direct aisle access for
every passenger in a 1-2-1 layout.
Destination
All-in business fares from:
Sydney
THB 89,495
Brisbane (via Sydney)
THB 90,720
Melbourne (via Sydney)
THB 90,410
Adelaide (via Sydney)
THB 90,620
Perth (via Singapore)
THB 71,745
Pre-departure tests are no longer required for all
travellers entering Australia. All international travellers entering Australia
must meet Qantas vaccination requirements.
BANGKOK, 5 May 2022: Centara Hotels & Resorts celebrates Centara The1 members’ month with special point transfer rates from The1, and over 27% point value boost from 5 to 31 May 2022.
Centara invites The1
members to transfer their The1 points to CentaraThe1 points with a 1:1 transfer
ratio, starting from just 1,000 points. By transferring The1 points, members
can enjoy Centara benefits during May,
including redemption for stays across all Centara hotels and resorts in
Thailand, the Maldives, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Oman, and Qatar.
Centara is also applying a
CentaraThe1 point value boost of over 27%, which means for every 1000 Centara
The1 points redeemed by members will be worth THB 150 towards their next
Centara holiday. The free 27% points boost is applicable for all online
bookings and can be used as pure point, as well as point + cash redemptions.
In addition to points
redemption privileges, CentaraThe1 members enjoy special member pricing, lower
than any publicly available rates. To take advantage of all CentaraThe1
membership privileges, sign-up or sign in at www.CentaraThe1.com
The1 Members can transfer The1 points to CentaraThe1 via The1 mobile application with the normal transfer rate of 1 The1 point: 0.8 Centara points. The remaining 20% bonus points will be automatically credited to the member’s account within five working days.
MANILA, 5 May 2022: The Department of Tourism (DOT)
forecasts a substantial boost in tourist arrivals as more flights serve Clark
International Airport following the opening of the new passenger terminal on 2
May.
Two of South Korea’s largest low-cost airlines are among the
new air carriers added to operate direct flights from Clark.
Jeju Air will launch its Incheon-CRK-Incheon route every Thursday and Sunday, while Jin Air will fly the same route starting 16 May, five times weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday).
Other foreign flights are moving services to the new passenger terminal, including Singapore-bassed Jetstar and Scoot; Qatar Airways flying from Doha, Qatar; Air Asia out of Kuala Lumpur; and Emirates out of Dubai.
Local airlines Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have
also switched their flights to Clark’s new passenger terminal.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the opening
of the new passenger terminal would be a boost aiding the recovery of the pandemic
hit tourism sector.
“Clark was one of the destinations featured recently in
the now-concluded World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit. More
than just a freeport zone, this place is an emerging tourism hub with great
potential to bring huge gains for the tourism industry,” she said in the
department’s media statement.
BANGKOK, 5 May 2022: Thailand’s famous dessert Mango Sticky Rice has turned into a “trending topic” on Twitter after a not so ‘soft power’ push by Thailand’s teenage rap star Danupha Milli Khanatheerakul. She closed a recent music festival performance by devouring the dessert on stage.
Mango Sticky Rice gained sticky status with more than 1.39 million tweets in just a matter of days. No wonder Thai Thai Airways International decided to jump on the social media band waggon by announcing it is serving the popular dessert throughout May for passengers travelling Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class from Bangkok to European destinations.
Royal First class passengers travelling from Bangkok to
London on TG910 will have the choice of Mango Sticky Rice made from ripe
“Nam Dok Mai” mangoes and “Kiew Ngoo” sticky rice from
Chiang Rai cooked in sweet coconut milk accompanied by pandan lava cake and
traditional Thai desserts (Luk Choob, Thong Yod, Khanom Tien Salad Nga) served
with coconut ice-cream.
Royal Silk Class passengers can enjoy Mango Sticky Rice as
part of the all-day dining menu service on flights from Bangkok to London,
Paris, Brussels, Zurich, Frankfurt, Munich, Copenhagen and Stockholm.
SINGAPORE, 4 May 2022: Jetstar Asia’s flight 3K779 rolled up to Clark International Airport’s Terminal II on 2 May, making it the first airline to deliver international passengers to the brand new terminal.
Jetstar Asia currently operates six weekly
flights between Singapore and Clark.
The new terminal is located a 15-minute commute away from the current terminal (T1), which will be closed. Passengers are advised to check-in at the airport three hours before departure.
The new terminal can serve up to 8 million
passengers per year, doubling Clark Airport’s existing capacity.
Jetstar Asia currently operates services to
15 destinations in Southeast Asia and Australia.
