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8/5/2013 AsiaRooms Unveils Results from Global Traveller Confidence Index.
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8/5/2013 Sean Dee Joins Outrigger Enterprises Group as EVP and CMO.
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8/5/2013 Manchester United Legend to Play in HK Soccer Sevens.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-TeddySheringham.shtml


8/5/2013 Singapore Airlines to Increase Flights to Indonesia.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-SingaporeAirlines.shtml


8/5/2013 FedEx Express Named Partner of the Year at Changi Airline Awards.
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8/5/2013 Angsana Laguna Phuket Empowering People.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-EmpoweringPeople.shtml


8/5/2013 UAE Rejoins UNWTO.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-UAE.shtml


8/5/2013 SITA Enables Seamless Data Link Service for Indonesian Airspace.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-IndonesianAirspace.shtml


8/5/2013 Abidos Signs Two Hotels in Poland.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-AbidosHotels.shtml


8/5/2013 More Players Confirmed for Barbarians Match Against The Lions.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-LionsBarbarians.shtml


8/5/2013 Air Canada Welcomes Automated Passport Control at Vancouver Int. Airport.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/85-AirCanada.shtml


7/5/2013 Rosewood Signs Two Brand New Hotels in Indonesia.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-RosewoodHotels.shtml


7/5/2013 Anantara Signs Island Resort in Qatar.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-AnantaraDoha.shtml


7/5/2013 Half Marathon Charity Race to Take Place in Luang Prabang in October.
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More than 50 British beaches 'not safe' under new EU rules Posted: 07 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT More than 50 top British beaches would be declared unsafe for swimming under the European Union's new water safety rules.  The U.K.'s Environment Agency is to introduce new, stricter guidelines on water pollution in 2015. The Telegraph has named 55 beaches in England, including popular resorts in Cornwall, Dorset and Hampshire, that do not currently meet the new standards, which would classify beaches as "excellent," "good," "sufficient" or "poor." "For those classed as poor, beach controllers will be required to display a sign advising visitors not to swim there," said an Environment Agency spokesperson to CNN. Sufficient, good and excellent beaches will also display their classifications to advertise better water quality. High time Environment agencies began monitoring England's beaches last year after the new EU standards were outlined in a revised Bathing Water Directive. Under the new, stricter directive, which was issued in 2006 and will go into effect in 2015, full profiles including all pollution sources and levels of 500 beaches will be available on the Environment Agency's website. It will be a long overdue overhaul -- the current standards were put into place in 1975, when the sewage outflow levels were much higher than today.  The new standards will set stricter microbiological parameters and, with the intention of raising public awareness about beach health hazards, the categories for water quality will be switched from "guideline" and "mandatory" to the new four-rating system. The new decree means signs will also be posted at beaches warning the public about sewage sources nearby.  The usual sources of contamination at the problematic beaches include run-off water from livestock on farms, misconnected drains and sewer overflows that become overloaded during heavy rainfall, according to Public Health England.  "Livestock like animals or even people and their pets on the beach will cause contamination," said the Environment Agency spokesperson. "But it's not all doom and gloom, many of our bathing waters are good or excellent." British beachgoers wishing to check if their destination is safe for swimming can do so via a number of free guides that use the same data from the Environment Agency, such as the Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide published each year.  More on CNN: World's 50 best beaches Extra reporting by Qin Xie

European Night of Museums: After-dinner art Posted: 06 May 2013 11:00 PM PDT Achluophiliacs with a cultural bent, there's a night of the year made specially for you. The European Night of Museums on May 18 will see hundreds of museums across Europe offer after-hours visits. Organized by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, the European Night of Museums is in its eighth year and coincides with the International Day of Museums. Many museums, mostly across Europe, will be putting on performances, events and installations specially for the event and for free to the public. Mulhouse, France Museum night originated in Mulhouse, home to the highest number of museums in France outside of Paris. The city will be putting on a big show, hosting a 1920s-themed treasure hunt with 10 museums acting as the game board. Visitors will need to purchase a "passport" for €3 ($4) that will give them two different routes to follow to explore Mulhouse and its museums. The treasure hunt takes place from 2p.m. to 12a.m. around Mulhouse. Passports are available from www.nuitdesmysteres.fr Château de Fontainebleau, France, will be one of those taking art in the Nigh of Museums event. Fontainebleau, France Château de Fontainebleau, more readily recognized as the palace in Lana del Rey's "Born to Die" music video, will be putting on an outdoor bubble installation. The bubbles will be accompanied by music and special lighting. The palace will be free to access from 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Château de Fontainebleau, 77300 Fontainebleau, France; www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr More on CNN: 15 of the world's weirdest museums Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium The Hergé Museum is paying a tribute to comic classic, Tintin, with a Hergé and Tintin flea market and extended opening of the museum. There will be books, toys, original artwork and figurines to buy at the flea market, which is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The museum itself will be open from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.. Musée Hergé, Rue du Labrador, 26 - B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve; www.museeherge.com Riga, Latvia The Krišjānis Barons Museum's usual focus is Latvian folk music but for museum night they are turning their eyes to a single color -- green. There will be visits to green gardens, workshops on green living and green tea. And of course, there will be plenty of Latvian folk music. The events start from 6 p.m. 3 Krišjānis Barons Street, Riga, LV - 1050; www.baronamuzejs.lv Ploieşti, Romania Alongside the permanent exhibitions, Prahova County Art Museum in Ploieşti, Romania will have theater and music performances done in a "flash mob" style. The performances are in collaboration with local theater groups and schools. Bulevardul Independenţei, nr. 1 – Ploieşti; www.artmuseum.ro Elsewhere In the United Kingdom, museum night takes place from May 16-18, the details of which can be found on www.culture24.org.uk. There's a focus on smaller museums and on venues offering sleepover events. Geneva's museum night will also be early, taking place on May 11-12. Visitors will need a bracelet (CHF 10 ($10.70)) which gives them access to all the museum events and transport for Saturday May 11. Family events on Sunday May 12 are free for all. A full schedule of events can be found at www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr More on CNN: 10 dinosaur museums that'll curdle your DNA

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7/5/2013 Rosewood Signs Two Brand New Hotels in Indonesia.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-RosewoodHotels.shtml


7/5/2013 Anantara Signs Island Resort in Qatar.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-AnantaraDoha.shtml


7/5/2013 Tiger Airways to Launch Yogyakarta and Bandung Flights.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-TigerAirways.shtml


7/5/2013 Half Marathon Charity Race to Take Place in Luang Prabang in October.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-LaosMarathon.shtml


7/5/2013 Qatar Airways Unveils Expansion Plans.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-QatarAirways.shtml


7/5/2013 Air Pacific / Fiji Airways Appoints Acting CEO.
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7/5/2013 M&C Appoints Franz Zeller as Senior Vice President - Asia.
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7/5/2013 Emaar Launches New Hotel Brand.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news13/75-VidaHotels.shtml


7/5/2013 Pegasus Solutions Appoints Mark Swetman as VP Global Sales - Americas.
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7/5/2013 Etihad Airways Partners South African Airways.
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7/5/2013 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road Opens in Singapore.
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7/5/2013 Dallas/Fort Worth Int. Airport Lowers Landing Fees.
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7/5/2013 BHA Partners Qooco to Improve Mandarin and English Language Abilities.
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7/5/2013 Abidos Hotels Targets 20 Hotels by 2017.
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7/5/2013 Costa Doubles Capacity in Asia; Carnival Opens S'pore Office.
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7/5/2013 Wyndham Opens First Days Inn Hotel in Saudi Arabia.
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7/5/2013 Tanzania Appoints Three U.S. Goodwill Ambassadors of Tourism.
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6/5/2013 Tune Hotels Celebrates its First Hotel in India with Promotion.
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6/5/2013 TripAdvisor Shares Insights into Booking Behaviour of Thai Travellers.
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• Vivienne Westwood to design new Virgin Atlantic uniforms
• 7 of the world’s girliest hotel getaways
• How Australia's airports are failing flyers

Vivienne Westwood to design new Virgin Atlantic uniforms Posted: 06 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT Virgin Atlantic is trying to go punk. The airline has announced that the latest designer to be turning her hand to their uniforms is Dame Vivienne Westwood.  The fiery British designer will be bringing her punk rock aesthetic to the signature Virgin two-piece, in a collaboration that will span the next 10 years.  The official announcement said that designer would be going for "a futuristic look, which references her enduring interest in 1940s French couture cutting techniques as well as the Savile Row tailoring heritage." Vivienne Westwood rocks what looks suspiciously like the Virgin Atlantic signature red at her show during F/W 2013 Paris Fashion Week. Westwood will be working with a selection of eco-friendly, recycled and recyclable fabrics to create the new uniforms, which will be worn by 7,500 staff including cabin crew, pilots and Virgin Holidays employees. Continuing with the eco theme, she's also designing a collection of bags for the ground staff that will be made from unusual materials such as roadside banners and recycled brass.   "We wanted to work with a group of people who share our spirit of adventure, who believe in challenging the status quo and creating something truly memorable," said Virgin CEO Sir Richard Branson. While the new dress code won't be implemented until 2014, the redesigned uniforms will be getting a soft launch on a July flight this year. Check out photos of Westwood and Branson looking awkward but surprisingly cute together here.  More on CNN: Gallery: Sexy flight attendant uniforms of the past

7 of the world’s girliest hotel getaways Posted: 06 May 2013 12:00 AM PDT The quintessential girls' getaway ain't what it used to be -- and that's a good thing.  Thanks to the recent rise of ladies-only gyms, taxis and subway cars, hoteliers across the globe have finally heeded the demand for exclusively female experiences (hence the trend of women-only hotel floors). Today's offerings ranging from cowgirl romps to teatime fashion shows, the hotel industry finally acknowledging that women desire holidays that provide not only safety, but also glamour and excitement. As a result, "girly" hotel stays are no longer limited to cutesy pastel-colored rooms and run-of-the-mill spa treatments. Also on CNN: London's first private women's club Surf, yoga, chill: Surf Goddess Retreats, Indonesia Wax up, paddle out, game on. This tropical island villa is for anyone who ever wanted to hang ten, practice downward dog and get a facial all within the same trip. With a focus on positivity and self-empowerment, the resort offers surf lessons for any experience level, provides daily outdoor yoga sessions in its frangipani garden, features a premier Balinese spa and serves up gourmet, healthy fare. Surf Goddess Retreats, Bali, Jalan Kayu Aya, 80361, Indonesia; +62 361 8893002; seven-day packages from $2,495 Chopard Ladies Floor: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, UAE Testosterone not allowed. On the 40th level of this five-star Dubai abode, the indulgent Chopard Ladies Floor lies ready to pamper. It features 10 Tower Rooms and one Apex Suite where every detail -- including unique flower arrangements -- is carefully attended to by an entirely female staff. Perks include in-room yoga facilities, a cosmetics fridge and toiletries by Chopard, naturally. Jumeirah Emirates Towers, UAE, 312th Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 330 0000; Chopard Ladies King Room from AED 960 ($261) Female bonding programs: Lake Austin Spa Resort, United States Finally something mothers and daughters can agree on -- these masseurs are sublime. This scenic retreat is a wonderland of female bonding opportunities. There are more than 100 unique body treatments that girlfriends can enjoy together. In addition to the usual pedicures and manicures, spa services include cupping, Japanese acupuncture, bamboo roll massage and energy point cleansing. And then there are the events -- cooking courses, gardening tutorials, fitness classes, book clubs and style seminars. There's even a "Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Friends" program aimed at strengthening female relationships. The Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas, 1705 S Quinlan Park Road, Austin, TX 78732, United States; +1 512 372 7300; three-night packages in a signature room from $1,720 per person Cowgirl boot camp: Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, United States The non-girliest girlie vacation? The Alisal's "Cowgirl Bootcamp" package blends a true country experience with heavy dashes of comfort. Guided by professional female wranglers, guests learn to saddle up, round cattle and explore more than 50 miles of trails. The stay includes line dancing, archery, hat shaping, a gourmet picnic lunch, nightly cocktail receptions and a private wine maker's presentation. Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, Santa Ynez Valley, California, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463, United States; +1 805 688 6411; three-night Cowgirl Bootcamp package from $1,900 High tea and high fashion: Hotel le Bristol Paris, France Perfect combo: skinny models and consolation pastries. This European icon offers monthly high tea fashion sessions where guests can enjoy fluffy pastries as designer-clad models walk the runway. An on-site La Prairie spa and delicately appointed surroundings reserve this historic Parisian property for only the most decadent female travelers. Hotel le Bristol Paris, 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France; +33 1 53 43 43 00; room rates from €775 ($1,016) Chocolate workshops: The Chocolate Boutique Hotel, England Chocolate shoes? Double-whammy heaven. Who can resist the only chocolate-themed hotel in the world? There are daily chocolate deliveries and themed rooms like "The Cocoa Bean" and the "Chocolate Truffle Suite" as well as a variety of events including tastings, bean-to-bar workshops and even a chocolate shoe moulding class. The Chocolate Boutique Hotel, Bournemouth, England, 5 Durley Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5JQ, England; +44 (0)1202 556857; room rates from £80 ($125) Diane von Furstenberg-designed suite: Hayman, Australia Home is where the zebra-skin rug is. For gals with fashion flair and pockets full of cash, the new Diane von Furstenberg penthouse at the Hayman Island Resort is the perfect splurge (at $5,000 a night). Designed and upholstered in the famous designer's signature fabrics, the swanky penthouse accommodates up to four guests and includes displays of von Furstenberg's private photography, beautiful panoramas of the Great Barrier Reef and private butler service. Hayman Island Resort, Queensland, Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Hayman Island QLD 4801, Australia; +61 7 4940 1838; Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse from A$5,000 ($5,162) Also on CNN: Horse reiki and bull sperm hair masks: 9 bizarre spa treatments

How Australia's airports are failing flyers Posted: 05 May 2013 03:00 PM PDT Six of Australia's 22 airports might be ranked in the world's top 100, but according to the leading Australian consumer and competition watchdog, none can be rated as "good." The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has delivered a damning report card that will either ring true or shock the tens of million of people who transit through the country's airports every year. The report is based on assessments of airlines, passengers and border security agencies.  According to the ACCC, Sydney Airport -- which is listed on the Australian stock exchange and valued at some A$6.4 billion (US$6.6 billion) -- struggles with getting aircraft to land on time. Increased passenger traffic is being blamed.  More on CNN: And the world's best airport is ... "The main demand driver at Sydney Airport during 2011-12 were international passengers, which increased by 3.6 percent while domestic travelers fell 1.7 percent," said the report. Servicing Australia's largest mining state, Perth Airport doesn't rank any better than Sydney. There, the proportion of on-time flights is also trending down, no doubt frustrating the 13.3 million people who use the airport. There's been a 20% increase in the number of domestic travelers transiting through Perth's airport and a 7% increase in international travelers.  Though aircraft congestion and the delays it causes is the biggest complaint of most flyers, it's not the only one. The high cost of parking at Australia's airports came in for special mention. Parking revenue at Melbourne Airport hit A$114 million last year and A$100 million at Sydney Airport.  At Melbourne Airport for example, which has limited public transport access and poor waiting/pick-up facilities, short term parking starts at $4 for 20 minutes, $8 for 40 minutes, $12 for an hour. The ACCC report also slammed the nation's airports for poor service even as they continue to be profitable. Aeronautical revenue per passenger, an indicator of average prices, increased at three of the five monitored airports. Only Adelaide and Perth decreased. ACCC: More investment required Despite this, the overall quality of service fell, according to the report, with Sydney Airport faring worst and the watchdog calling for more investment to fix the problems.  "It is apparent that continued growth in passenger numbers at most airports is placing pressure on existing aeronautical infrastructure, contributing to lower service standards," said the ACCC. "More investment is required to avoid excessive congestion, and ensure that the needs of Australia's travelers can be adequately accommodated."  Passengers in large number seem to agree.  More on CNN: 10 of the world's most hated airports An A$750 million redevelopment program is underway at Perth International Airport. When we sent out a call on Twitter asking for views on traveling through any of Australia's airports, most of which have the capacity to handle international air traffic, the verdict was as damning as the ACCC's. "I fly at least once a week and been to most airports in AUS and overseas. How much time have you got?" said Twitter user Dr Ricky Lee.  "Parking fees that can be greater than cost of flying. Privatization led to monopoly, competition is how much can they charge," complained Roger F.   "Many regional airports have security concerns & Tiger terminal in Melbourne is a shocker all round, food, space you name it!" said Antony Balmain.   "Perth airport woeful. Separate tiny intl terminal from the 80s. Dom always crowded, walk to most flights on tarmac. Park km away," said Kim O'Grady.  There were dozens more like those. There's even a Twitter hashtag devoted to the subject; #bnelateagain offers a stream of complaints from disgruntled passengers, bemoaning flights delayed or canceled without notification as well as delayed landings.   In an earlier CNN Travel list calling out the world's most hated airports, several readers thought Sydney Airport should have been included.  "Three hours to get from international arrivals to domestic departure ... what a joke. Missed my connection to Brisbane, of course. Now only fly direct to Brisbane. Sydney airport is pathetic," commented Jeff Erwin.  'Failing to invest in future' The Australian Airports Association has rejected the criticisms contained in the ACCC report.  The lobby group, which represents some 250 airports and aerodromes throughout Australia, says there has been significant investment at most airports.  "The Australian Airports Association does not accept the ACCC's suggestion that the quality of service outcomes reported for 2011-12 mean that airport operators are falling behind in the delivery of airport infrastructure," said the association's chief officer, Caroline Wilkie.  The Australian Airports Association says billions of dollars have been spent on infrastructure upgrades. (File photo)The group says A$9 billion has been invested in aeronautical infrastructure since 1997, when Australia's 22 airports were privatized, with another A$9 billion planned for the next decade. It said new terminals, runways and landside infrastructure were being built or are planned to be built at all the airports covered in the ACCC's annual review. But Michael Harris, a technology specialist, regular traveler through Australian airports and an active member of the Australian Frequent Flyer forum says that as the Australian government prepared to sell off the country's airports, it failed to place requirements on the new owners to "invest for the future." "As a consequence, Australian airports have and continue to play a massive game of catch up to bring their facilities in line with not only the needs of the carriers, but also the passengers passing through them," said Harris. The recently inaugurated alliance between Qantas and Emirates is also having an impact. "Perth airport, which is my hometown, is currently being given the hurry up by carriers such as Emirates," says Harris. "They already fly three services a day to here, using primarily Boeing 7X7 aircraft, which are not keeping pace with demands on their routes." More on CNN: 10 of the world's most loved airports Harris says Emirates wants to push larger aircraft, such as the A380, through Perth International Airport but adds, "Perth Airport is at least 12 months behind on the project to add A380-capable boarding gates to its international terminal, to the point where the carrier is understood by those in the know to have offered pretty much anything they can to have the construction and opening completed much faster." Perth Airport chief executive Brad Geatches told media the airport's A$750 million redevelopment program is underway and passengers would soon begin to experience the benefits.  With passenger ratings for Australian airports down, making them a "destination experience" might help decrease dissatisfaction. But according to Harris, that's a long way off. "Changi is our nearest example, where people come to the airport for the experience, and the flight out is just a consequence that comes after fun," he said. "This is an airport which has invested heavily in low-cost passenger experience, from movie and gaming lounges for those waiting or transiting, to dining (at reasonable prices especially when compared to off-airport locations), and even bringing in the natural environment with lounges constructed inside rainforests." Unlike at Changi Airport and most major hub airports around the globe, the tens of millions of people who pass through Australian airports still pay a premium for Internet access that, says Harris, "is only contributing to the public's resentment of airports". Australia's airports -- what's your view? Share your thoughts below.  More on CNN: U.S. airports don't stack up

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6/5/2013 Tune Hotels Celebrates its First Hotel in India with Promotion.
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6/5/2013 TripAdvisor Shares Insights into Booking Behaviour of Thai Travellers.
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6/5/2013 Aer Arann Takes Delivery of its First ATR 72-600.
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6/5/2013 Management Agreement for Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Terminated.
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6/5/2013 Seaview Resort & Spa in Khao Lak Launches Introductory Promotion.
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6/5/2013 Cipaganti Group Prepares to Open its First Hotel.
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6/5/2013 Avis Singapore Opens Bukit Timah Branch.
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6/5/2013 Executive Appointments at Absolute Hotel Services.
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6/5/2013 Agoda Partners WuBook.
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6/5/2013 Etihad Airways to Increase New York Capacity.
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6/5/2013 SilkAir to Launch Flights to Two New Destinations in Indonesia.
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6/5/2013 AirAsia X Reports 20.9% Growth for Q1 2013.
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6/5/2013 Morocco Gains Support for New Tourism Accommodation Classification.
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6/5/2103 Plaza Premium Opens Second Airport Lounge in Penang.
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6/5/2013 Hasselblad to Launch Lunar in June.
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6/5/2013 Hong Kong Beats Philippines 59-20 in Asian Five Nations.
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