Destinations Changing to Cater for Tourists from China

Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay,Hainan Island.


The design of hotels and resorts across Asia is changing to
cater for the growing power of tourists from China. Chinese tourists have specific preferences,
and the hospitality industry is looking to satisfy these.



More than 70 million tourists from China went on holidays in 2011.
This number is expected to increase to 100 million by 2020. There

AirAsia to Fly in Philippines

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AirAsia Philippines


AirAsia Philippines yesterday received its air operator certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, and is planning to launch three domestic and three international routes from its hub at Clark International Airport.



The carrier is scheduled to start domestic flights to Davao (March 15), Kalibo and Puerto Princesa

The Best in China Recognised in Awards

The Chinese tourism industry continues to grow and surpass all
expectations. The TTG China Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious travel
awards platform in celebrating and honouring China�s travel and tourism
industry. The Awards came back for the fourth year this year and applaud
exemplary industry partners that strive to maintain quality standards to ensure

Macau Festival 2011 Celebrates in Sydney

People can experience all the excitement, colour and
fascination of Macau on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October 2011, when the inaugural 2011 Macau Festival will
be held in Tumbalong Park, Darling
Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
This Festival is being organised by the Macau Government Tourist Office.






The Festival will feature a stage program of contemporary
and traditional Portuguese dance,

Macau International Dragon Boat Races

This old Chinese festival commemorates the heroic poet Wat Yuen who protested against corruption by drowning himself. Today all celebrations are concentrated on the famous Dragon Boat Races, which in Macau takes place on the Nam Van Lake. Many local teams and foreign teams take part in this colourful event.
About 2300 years ago the Dragon Boat Race began as a search for the poet. It got its