Khiri Gold News

• Vietnam, Thailand, & Laos agree tourism cooperation
  3 July 2010
  

  A conference on tourism cooperation between Vietnam's Quang Tri province, Savanakhet province in Laos and Thailand eastern Mukdahan Province was held in Vietnam on 26 June, as part of the East-West Eoconoic Corridor Forum.
• Anantara Bophut Resort introduces the new iPad for guests.
  26 June 2010
  

  Anantara Bophut Resort and Spa beats the rest of the pack and becomes the first resort on Koh Samui to introduce the new iPad for guests to use. Families can now use the applications installed on the iPad to check out the resorts culinary menus and book leisure activities suited for all ages.
• Support for Siem Reap-Dalat air link
  24 June 2010
  

  Siem Reap, home of Angkor temples, should have a direct flight connection with Dalat, in Vietnam's Central Highlands, according Cambodia's Minister of Tourism, Thong Khon.
• ITB Asia 2010 will hold Association Day 20-21 October.
  17 June 2010
  

  SINGAPORE 15 June 2010 - ITB Asia 2010 will hold Association Day 20-21 October. The specialist day-and-a-half association event has been designed for destinations and travel professionals who want to attract, and better service, association
  congresses and forums.
• Dusit Thani unveils strategy to boost Thai tourism
  11 June 2010
  

  Dusit International has unveiled its new sales and marketing strategies to stimulate travel to Thailand, following the recent political unrest in the kingdom.
• Vietnam Airlines offically joined SkyTeam
  11 June 2010
  

  Vietnam Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance at a ceremony in Hanoi yesterday. The national carrier becomes the alliance’s first Southeast Asian member, and brings a global network of 884 destinations in 169 countries to Vietnam
  Airlines’ customers. Members of the airline’s frequent flyer programme can also now accrue points when traveling on the flights of other SkyTeam member airlines. As part of the joining ceremony, attended by Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, senior government offi cials and representatives from SkyTeam member airlines, Vietnam Airlines unveiled its first aircraft in SkyTeam livery to commemorate its membership in the alliance. “We are proud to welcome the fi rst carrier from Southeast
  Asia in our midst today,” said Leo M.van Wijk, Chairman of the SkyTeam Governing Board. “Asia is a very important and strategic growth market for SkyTeam and we are well on track to strengthen our network offering in this part of the world. By adding
  20 unique destinations to the SkyTeam network, the joining of Vietnam Airlines marks an important step in this
  direction.” With the addition of Vietnam Airlines, SkyTeam carriers now offer over 13,000 daily fl ights to approximately 393
  million passengers worldwide. The alliance’s other member airlines include Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, China Southern Airlines and Korean Air.
  
  
• Golden Tulip's first Phuket resort opens its doors
  11 June 2010
  

  Golden Tulip has launched operations in Phuket with the opening of the Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort & Spa. The former
  Mangosteen Resort & Spa has undergone an inspirational refit since Golden Tulip rebranded the property, and now offers all-villa accommodation, and an Ayurvedic Spa experience. Set in a hillside location overlooking the sea, the resort also offers a fi ne dining restaurant, equipped with its own private underground wine cellar.
  
  
• Anantara Hua Hin debuts trio of new additions
  11 June 2010
  

  Anantara Hua Hin has announced the addition of three new features - a garden walk, pool bar and poolside restaurant.
  The garden walk, with accompanying descriptive map, allows guests to explore the hotel’s Bill Bensley-designed grounds.
  Adjacent to the garden, a new pool bar, Loy Nam, offers snacks and beverages for bathers, and a collection of charcoal-coloured
  day beds. On the other side of the pool, the Rim Nam Restaurant offers authentic Thai and traditional regional dishes.
  
  
• Centara opens fifth Phuket property
  11 June 2010
  

  Centara Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its fifth property on the holiday Island of Phuket.
• Bel Air Resort Panwa Phuket opens Capri Beach Club
  8 June 2010
  

  The Bel Air Resort & Spa in Panwa, Phuket, has announced the opening of the Capri Beach Club – a private beachfront facility for members and resort guests. The new venue is designed to host parties and events, with full-service dining facilities. The club includes an Ocean Lawn for events of up to 50 people, and the beach for events up to 100.
  
  

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