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Thailand: The Slate Appoints Phuket Hospitality Legend Claude Sauter as New General Manager

The Slate, the whimsical, art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, has announced the appointment of Claude Sauter as its new General Manager, bringing an unrivalled depth of local knowledge, industry acumen and leadership experience to this key role. A Swiss national, Claude is a life-long hospitality professional with proven track record. He has also enjoyed a richly rewarding 24-year relationship with Phuket – … Continue reading Thailand: The Slate Appoints Phuket Hospitality Legend Claude Sauter as New General Manager

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Flights of Fancy: British Airways and partners achieve record carbon emissions reductions

The British Airways BA1476 from London Heathrow to Glasgow Airport became the airline’s first ever passenger flight to be powered directly by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the remaining emissions produced by the flight offset. The airline teamed up with Heathrow, air traffic service provider NATS, fuel giant bp, Glasgow Airport and Airbus to operate the short carbon neutral flight, which departed Heathrow at 10.36 on Tuesday … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways and partners achieve record carbon emissions reductions

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Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

Phuket’s tourism industry can look forward to a stronger high season, as Russian travellers prepare to swap their cold winter weather for a sun-soaked Sandbox escape, a recent webinar has learned. In the “Phuket Sandbox: Russia’s Winter Wonderland” event, Russian outbound tour operators expressed their belief that many of their clients are longing to return to Phuket. They warned however, that some key factors were … Continue reading Thailand: Russian tour operators gear up for Phuket high season as travellers book Sandbox breaks to beat the winter blues

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Flights of Fancy: British Airways puts sustainability first with BA Better World programme

British Airways has launched BA Better World, its new sustainability programme.  The airline said this marked a further commitment to put sustainability at the heart of its business, from reducing emissions and waste and positively contributing to the communities it serves, to creating a great place for people to work in order to build a resilient, responsible business. At an event at British Airways’ Heathrow engineering base this morning the airline unveiled … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways puts sustainability first with BA Better World programme

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Thailand: Mango Tree opens new concepts across the region

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Leading Thai restaurant group, Mango Tree Worldwide, is poised to double its number of international openings in 2021 compared to the previous two years combined as the company forges a new positive future out of the difficulties caused by the pandemic. In 2019, the group opened 10 outlets across Asia over five formats, which fell to seven in 2020, but the group has … Continue reading Thailand: Mango Tree opens new concepts across the region

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Thailand: Centara Rolls Out “Ultimate Twin Island Escape” Campaign Featuring 21 Nights in The Maldives & Phuket

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is inviting travellers on a getaway of a lifetime with a 21-night Ultimate Twin Island Escape to two world-famous paradise islands – the Maldives and Phuket. Guests have a choice of an all-inclusive experience with the “Luxury Twin Island Escape” package or a Bed & Breakfast meal plan with “Grand Twin Island Escape” for bookings and … Continue reading Thailand: Centara Rolls Out “Ultimate Twin Island Escape” Campaign Featuring 21 Nights in The Maldives & Phuket

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Flights of Fancy: British Airways provides multiple transit options to connect from Singapore on Jetstar Asia

British Airways has announced today that it is providing transit options to multiple destinations in Asia on Jetstar Asia  from Singapore, Changi Airport. Eligible customers travelling on British Airways from London to Singapore will now be able to connect to the following cities* Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Jakarta, Surabaya, Manila, Clark, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City operated by Jetstar Asia (*based on local … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: British Airways provides multiple transit options to connect from Singapore on Jetstar Asia

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Thailand: Rediscover Southern Thailand with S Hotels & Resorts’ New “1 trip 2 sensations” Island Packages

BANGKOK – The Phuket Sandbox is expanding! Under the new “7+7” expansion of Thailand’s popular international tourism programme, travellers from over 60 countries and territories worldwide can now enjoy outstanding two-centre escapes in southern Thailand, as they combine seven nights in Phuket with seven more in Koh Samui, Krabi or Phang Nga province. To celebrate the launch of this innovative initiative, S Hotels and Resorts Public Company … Continue reading Thailand: Rediscover Southern Thailand with S Hotels & Resorts’ New “1 trip 2 sensations” Island Packages

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Flights of Fancy: Traditional British Roast takes to the skies on British Airways

British Airways customers will be welcomed back on board with new ‘Best of British Menus’ with the September edition featuring a traditional British Roast dinner. The airline’s roast, that will be available in First and Club World, will provide customers flying across the globe a taste of a quintessentially British dish. British Airways will debut its traditional roast with 21-day aged British beef, served with … Continue reading Flights of Fancy: Traditional British Roast takes to the skies on British Airways

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Thailand: Phuket’s Travel and Tourism Leaders Hail Approval of Sputnik Vaccine as the Russian Market Prepares to Take Flight

PHUKET – Tourism stakeholders in Phuket are heralding the landmark approval of the Sputnik vaccine by the Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) that is set to unleash the Russian market on the southern Thai island. Phuket has for years been a very popular destination with Russian travellers, peaking in 2019 with over 700,000 arrivals in a short five-month period in 2019, all arriving on … Continue reading Thailand: Phuket’s Travel and Tourism Leaders Hail Approval of Sputnik Vaccine as the Russian Market Prepares to Take Flight

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