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CommunicAsia 2011 Singapore Kicks Off Tomorrow

2011-06-20 by Phil Butler

The Marina Bay Sands

CommunicAsia 2011, one of the world’s biggest technology conferences, is scheduled to begin tomorrow at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. This year’s conference promises to be a comprehensive knowledge building platform and showcase for a vast array of emerging technologies.

Tags: Asia tourism, Bitstream Inc., BOLT, communicasia, Hotel Royal @ Queens, Landmark Village Hotel, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Nokia Siemens Networks, Oxford Hotel, Singapore conference, Singapore tech, Singapore tourism, Singapore travel, Sky on 57, technology conference, WORK Microwave

Hidden Gems – Turi Beach Resort

2011-05-25 by Phil Butler

Turi Beach Resort

Today’s Hidden Gem is the Turi Beach Resort in Singapore. Situated in the Northeast part of Batam Island, Turi is just 35 minutes from Singapore, but a world away from the cares of man. The lush land and seascapes of this boutique resort could literally liberate you.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia vacations, Batam Island, beach getaway, Indonesia, Indonesian getaway, Indonesian resorts, Singapore resort, Singapore tourism, Singapore vacations, Turi Beach Resport

Asia – Most Popular Destination For Indian Tourists

2011-04-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

India's emerging middle class has seen a rise in travelers from the sub continent.

The Far East is proving to be the Promised Land for many Indian travelers nowadays. After decades of fascination with North American and European destinations, travelers from the Sub Continent are now turning their attentions to Southeast Asia, lured by the pull of perfect weather, low cost flights and straightforward visa rules.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia tourists, China, China tourism, Far East tourism, India tourism, India tourists, Indian tourists, Malaysia, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Singapore, Thailand, visit China

Malaysia Lures Singaporeans with Low Cost Holiday Promise

2011-03-24 by Phil Butler

Malaysia courtesy Taiwan Holidays

Malaysian tourism chiefs underlined how important their near-neighbors in Singapore are to the country’s tourist trade earlier today when rolling out new incentives to try and attract more visitors from across the straits. Zalizam Zakaria, director of Malaysia Tourism Singapore admitted “Singapore is a very important market for us”. Singaporeans made up almost 53% of […]

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia travel, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia tourism, Malaysia travel, Pahang, Putrajaya and Selangor, Singapore, Singapore tourism, Terengganu, vacation bargains, vacation market

Booming Asia – Top Destination for Gamblers

2011-03-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Macau casinos

The suave looking businessman reclines back in his chair at the blackjack table in Danang, Vietnam’s new Crown Casino, and leisurely sips his drink while waiting for his female companion to get some more chips.

Tags: Asia gambling, Asia tourism, Asia vacations, Danang, gambling, gambling casinos, gambling vacations, Hoang Dat Silver Stores, Las Vegas, Macau, Singapore nightlife, Singapore travel, Vegas style, Vietnam, Vietnam tourism, world gambling

Five Must-see Asian Festivals for 2011

2011-03-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Traditional Japanese dancers

Asian festivals are traditionally amongst some of the most explosive and exciting to be found anywhere in the world, and they are steadily gaining a big following from overseas travelers looking to join in the fun. Today we highlight five of the most popular, not-to-be-missed festivals set to take place this year.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia travel, Asian festivals, festival travel, Jakar Tsechu, Kandy Esala Perahera, Kandyan, longest moustache competition, Pushkar Camel Fair, Takayama Festival, Tumbuna Sing Sing, visit Asia, world festivals

Asia Leads Growing Global Tourist Industry

2011-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Spanish beach

Figures released by the IPK International Consulting Group showed that the number of outbound trips reached record levels in what was a fantastic year for global tourism. With the world looking for good economic news, JPK’s date is certainly a welcome surprise for many.

Tags: 2011 travel, Asia tourism, Asia travel, India travel, IPK International Consulting Group, Latin America tourism, online travel, South America travel, travel industry, visit Asia, world tourism, world travel trends

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