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1. July 2012
News:
PATA invites you to discover
more fun in Manila
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2. News
PATA invites you to discover
more fun in Manila
BANGKOK – Exclusive itineraries we want buyers, sellers and media dances. The tour will also lead to
have been created by the get out and about and experience the new Manila business district at
Department of Tourism and the many wonderful things that the Makati, following which, delegates
Tourism Promotions Board in Philippines have to offer.” will visit the Ayala Museum, which
the Philippines especially for the Delegates will get the chance to houses handcrafted dioramas
delegates attending the PATA Travel visit both the Old and New Manila. ago; and the National Museum, which chronicle Philippine history
Mart 2012, to be held in Manila. This encompasses the Rizal Park, which features natural history from the time of the earliest
PATA CEO, Martin J Craigs, said: historic Fort Santiago, a Spanish exhibits and pre-historic Philippine Filipino settlements to the Spanish
“It is exciting for PATA to return to bastion which became famous ethnic collections. and American colonial periods,
Manila, the birthplace of the first during World War II as a prison and The New Manila tour will visit and the national struggle for
ever PATA Travel Mart in 1978. PTM which contains the memorabilia of Nayong Pilipino for a showcase independence.
is a great platform to showcase its the country’s national hero, Dr Jose of different breeds of orchids and For more information, visit
national campaign, ‘It’s more fun Rizal; Intramuros, the original city to watch a cultural presentation http://www.pata.org/events/pata-
in the Philippines’. After the Mart, founded by the Spaniards centuries by the lagoon featuring Muslim travel-mart-2012/Tours. Events
Delhi is next to be served by
“Queen of the skies” Frankfurt (FRA) – Delhi/India (DEL)
Flight schedule NEW from 6 August 2012
Lufthansa’s second Boeing 747-8 efficiency and CO2 emissions
will operate a daily service between per passenger. In addition, noise Frankfurt Delhi
LH 760
Frankfurt and New Delhi, beginning emissions have been reduced by 30 Operates daily (all times 13.45 hrs 00.35 hrs
August 6, 2012. per cent. stated are local times) Delhi Frankfurt
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental On board, Lufthansa passengers LH 761
02.25 hrs 07.10 hrs
is a completely new aircraft that can enjoy the new Business Class,
builds upon the positive features of which includes a seat that can be Distance 7,045 km / 3,804 miles
the Boeing 747 series, Lufthansa’s converted at the press of a button
Aircraft type Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
long-haul workhorse for more than into a horizontal sleeping surface
40 years. The aircraft’s wings have measuring 1.98 metres in length. 362 seats (8 First Class, 92 Business
Seating capacity
significantly improved aerodynamics The new seat offers exceptional Class, 262 Economy Class)
and newly developed wingtips. comfort for passengers in a sitting La Residence Hue selected to join Signature Travel Network
The aircraft also provides tangible or recumbent position, intuitive
improvements in terms of eco- adjustment features, additional Intercontinental aircraft are scheduled which will thus become the second
efficiency. The GEnx-2B engines storage space and enhanced for delivery in 2012. Amongst the 747-8 destination in India after Delhi.
consume less fuel and achieve a entertainment system. destinations that Lufthansa will serve Lufthansa has ordered a total of 20
15 per cent improvement in fuel A further two Boeing 747-8 with the new aircraft is Bangalore, Boeing 747-8s. Events
La Residence Hue selected to join Signature
Travel Network
July 2012
VIETNAM – An 82-year-old art Residence Hotel was originally
deco property in Central Vietnam opened in 1930 as the home of
is the latest addition to Signature the French colonial governor, and
Travel Network’s list of global played host to numerous notables
luxury properties.
In June 2012, La Residence
including King Bhumibol of Thailand
and Bao Dai, the last emperor of
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Hotel and Spa in Hue became Vietnam.
the fifth property from Vietnam “Once you’ve entered La
to be elevated to the ranks of Residence, there is an aura of
hotels affiliated with Signature romance, history and elegance that
Travel Network, a member-owned is rarely encountered in modern-
cooperative of leading travel day travel,” said Anthony Gill, the
agencies and hotels with 375 office resort’s general manager. Le Gouverneur, an award-winning portfolio’s elite heritage category;
locations worldwide. In the early 2000s, La Residence spa, saltwater swimming pool and and was named among Asia’s top
Nestled on the banks of the was meticulously restored as a art gallery. Last year, La Residence 20 resorts by voters in the Conde
Perfume River with a view to Hue’s five-star resort, home to fine- joined Accor’s distinguished Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice
Ancient Citadel, the 122-room La dining restaurant Le Parfum, Bar MGallery Collection within the Awards 2011. Events