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Monday, March 10, 2014

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11/3/2014 HSH Signs Deal for Peninsula Hotel in Yangon.
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11/3/2014 Absolute Hotel Services Signs Second U Resort in Bali.
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11/3/2014 Pattaya International Music Festival 2014 to Take Place 21-23 March.
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11/3/2014 Hotel Madera Hong Kong Earns TUV Rheinland Eco-Hotel Certification.
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11/3/2014 Countdown Begins to Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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11/3/2014 Sheraton Poised for Record-Breaking Growth.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news14/113-SheratonHotels.shtml

11/3/2014 UNWTO, UNODC and African Tourism Ministers to Fight Wildlife Crime.
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11/3/2014 Hilton Alexandria Corniche Appoints New GM.
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11/3/2014 AAR's Nordisk Aviation Products Helps Turkish Airlines Reduce Fuel Costs.
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11/3/2014 Pegasus Solutions Praises Ilaria Marinoni.
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11/3/2014 Hunnu Air Appoints APG as GSA in 17 Countries.
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11/3/2014 Avianca to Adopt Travelport's Rich Content and Branding.
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10/3/2014 Marriott Opens New Hotel in Osaka.
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10/3/2014 Winners of Women's Empowerment Journalism Awards 2014.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014

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10/3/2014 Marriott Opens New Hotel in Osaka.
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10/3/2014 Search Continues for Malaysia Airlines MH370.
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10/3/2014 Bombardier Opens Regional Support Office in Toluca, Mexico.
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10/3/2014 Winners of Women's Empowerment Journalism Awards 2014.
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10/3/2014 Routes and UNWTO in Strategic Partnership.
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10/3/2014 Silk Road Ministers Deepen Commitment to Visa Facilitation.
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10/3/2014 Finnair to Upgrade Business Class Seats on 9 Long Haul Routes.
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10/3/2014 Regal Airport Hotel in HK Earns ISO 50001 Accreditation.
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10/3/2014 Etihad to Increase Chengdu Cargo Capacity.
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10/3/2014 Rolling Stones Rock Macau.
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10/3/2014 Bede Barry Appointed GM of World's Largest Holiday Inn.
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10/3/2014 David Ng Joins International SOS Malaysia as GM.
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10/3/2014 New Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental Singapore.
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10/3/2014 Friendly Faces of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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10/3/2014 International SOS Unveils Details from Medical Case Data for 2013.
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7/3/2014 SriLankan Airlines to Join oneworld on 1 May 2014.
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7/3/2014 Worldhotels to Launch Loyalty Programme.
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Friday, March 7, 2014

CNNGo.com

Now eat! Okinawan cuisine gets a makeover

Posted: 06 Mar 2014 02:00 PM PST

How a unique island culture is taking its own version of "local" a step further

When it comes to food movements, the word "local" is a rarity in Okinawa.

That's because restaurants in Japan's southernmost prefecture have been doing the local thing long before it was trending.

Or even just trendy.

World-renowned for promoting health and longevity, traditional Okinawan cuisine uses primarily local ingredients.

What's more, it's easy to find.

Restaurants across this multiple-island prefecture dish out fresh, delicious fare ranging from braised pork rafute and custardy shima tofu, to stir-fried champaru and black sugar donuts -- recipes based on longstanding traditions dedicated to fresh ingredients.

More: Okinawan cuisine: The Japanese food you don't know

According to Kaori Yoshida, editor of Japanese-language website Calend-okinawa.com, the last five years have been particularly exciting on the Okinawa food scene.

"We started the website in 2009 not just to share our favorite places to eat, but to encourage people to grow and spread their ideas," she says.

Since then, Yoshida says, a stream of new shop owners and chefs have arrived and infused passion, creativity and personal interpretations of island living into an already vibrant eating culture.

Suien

Meet the bakers: Soichi and Kaoru Morishita. Soichi and Kaoru Morishita opened the doors to Suien three years ago.

On most days, the bakery sells out of its assortment of naturally leavened breads.

Cinnamon rolls, savory cheese boules, steamed black sugar buns and sweet rye loaves are baked in a handmade brick oven, and displayed in the couple's beautifully decorated café.

"We wanted to create a space where people could come to relax and enjoy a natural setting with good food sourced from our area," says Kaoru.

Suien literally means "water circle."

Following their namesake, the owners aim to impart the best of their community, flowing from grower to chef to guest.

Lunch plate sets rotate weekly, sometimes daily, depending on what's seasonal and available.

Thick slices of house bread are combined with soup and an assortment of delicious vegetables, all served on Okinawa-crafted pottery.

Suien, 367 Zakimi, Yomitan, Nakagami, Okinawa; +81 098 958 3239; open Sunday-Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

More on CNN: Five must visit Okinawa castles

Cafe and Zakka Lamp

You won't find another cafe owner in Okinawa who loves Morocco as much as Aya Yoshida.

"Honestly, I just wanted everyone to eat couscous," says Aya Yoshida of her motivation for opening Café and Zakka Lamp.

Originally from Kobe, Aya moved to Okinawa 10 years ago with a desire to share her love of all things Moroccan.

Traveling there at least once a year, Aya supplies her zakka (a savvy shop of "many things") with original items from Moroccan artists and open markets.

The front of her shop is filled with colorful antiques, trinkets, housewares and jewelry, good for browsing while waiting on lunch or dinner.

Aya's favorite dish is lemon-cream chicken couscous, served with fresh salad and house pickles.

It pairs well with a refreshing ginger ale, mixed with her original ginger-spice syrup.

Aya recommends finishing meals with a spicy chai and warm scone set with whipped butter and honey.

"Everything we serve is made from scratch," she says.

Café and Zakka Lamp, 2-3-25 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa; +81 098 863 2491; open Tuesday-Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

Gallivant Café

If you want to eat at Miki Kawamoto's Gallivant Café, the window of opportunity is short. It's open on Saturdays only.

Gallivant Café feels more like a homecoming party than a shop.

Owner Miki Kawamoto opens her bakery only once a week, making sandwiches with fresh ingredients from Ginoza-area farms.

There's a wide selection of sweet and savory breads, served with an assortment of handmade jams, spreads and preserves.

Other days Miki teaches bread making, taking her students through a full course of mixing, kneading, rising, baking and eating.

Friends Kimie Fukui, Emiko Suzuki and Hiroho Tokudome joined her class on a recent Friday afternoon.

"It's great instruction," says Emiko, as Miki explains the finer details of her raisin enzyme starter.

"The best part is lunch," says Kimie. Students eat their own creations, along with a full meal including salad, loaded pan focaccia, soup and dessert.

Afterward, Miki escorts students to Shiradou Farm, where they meet the farmer who grows the baby leaf greens that fills Gallivant's salad bowls.

Gallivant, 35 Matsuda, Ginoza, Kunigami District, Okinawa; +81 080 2695 0276; open from 9 a.m., Saturday only; bread class by reservation

More on CNN: Awamori: A guide to Okinawa's tropical drink of choice

JiJi Café

Funkiest restaurant in Kitanakagusuku.

Robin Aoki opened JiJi Café in Kitanakagusuku in a closed market building in 2008.

Most nights it's packed.

A professional musician, Aoki is the force behind the funky décor and food.

Dried flowers, plants and antique frames hang from the ceiling.

Abstract paintings cover the walls.

A Kitanakagusuku native, Aoki wanted to exert a positive and unique influence his village.

"There was nothing here when we first began planning for the shop," says Robin. "Maybe just a cleaner and lots of old houses."

Over the years, JiJi has become a mainstay of the community.

Dishes include Okinawa vegetables fondued in white cheese, creamy omelette rice with edamame sauce, and tandoori chicken cutlet with spicy blue cheese dressing.

JiJi Café, 1422-3 Shimabuku, Kitanakagusuku, Nakagami District, Okinawa; +81 098 987 7515; open daily except Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. (last order)

More: Okinawa: Which island is for you?

Portriver

Tetsuya and Miki Mugishima set up shop in a former "foreigner house."

Tetsuya and Miki Mugishima have taken remnants of historic Okinawa and turned them into a space of their own.

Originally from Tokyo, the couple moved to Okinawa for a change of pace, deciding to establish a home and store in former American military housing space.

Gaijin Jutaku, or "foreigner houses," are spread throughout the island -- square concrete bungalows built after WWII to house a rapidly growing American military population.

"We like the wide spaces," Tetsuya says, pointing out that the large rooms contrast with the small spaces many Japanese call home.

"It's perfect for setting up shop without having to leave the family."

"We basically stock the things we enjoy," says Miki.

Portriver assumes the role of general store in its small bungalow community of Minatogawa, while offering delicious sandwiches with bread from the bakery down the street and aromatic coffee from the roaster around the corner.

Portriver Market, 2-15-8 Minatogawa #30, Urasoe, Okinawa; +81 098 911 8931; open daily except Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

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Friday, 7 March 2014. News from last night Asia time and today.

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7/3/2014 Auditions Open: Be Part of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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7/3/2014 Qatar Airways to Launch Dreamliner Flights to Haneda, Japan.
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7/3/2014 Luanda Flight Information Region Over Angola to Support Aircraft Using FANS.
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7/3/2014 Patrick Vieira Becomes Etihad Guest Ambassador.
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7/3/2014 United Airlines Opens New Widebody Hangar at Newark Liberty.
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7/3/2014 Routes Asia to Open in Kuching on Sunday.
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7/3/2014 IHG Signs Holiday Inn Express Hotel at Moscow - Sheremetyevo Airport.
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6/3/2014 Marriott Unveils Major Expansion of Moxy Hotels Brand.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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6/3/2014 Marriott Unveils Major Expansion of Moxy Hotels Brand.
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6/3/2014 Thai Lion Air to Launch New Routes; Develop Hat Yai as Hub.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news14/63-ThaiLionAir.shtml

6/3/2014 Garuda Indonesia Joins SkyTeam.
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6/3/2014 Singapore and Turkish Airlines to Expand Codeshare Operations.
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6/3/2014 Lion Air Appoints CEO.
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6/3/2014 Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Brisbane.
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6/3/2014 IATA Reports January 2014 Passenger Traffic Results.
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6/3/2014 Your Actions Count: New Campaign Against Trafficking.
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6/3/2014 Qantas Promotes Santiago Flights in Hong Kong.
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6/3/2014 Hainan Airlines Expands Pilot Training Agreement with Boeing.
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6/3/2014 Qatar Airways Unveils A380 First Class Seats at ITB Berlin 2014.
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6/3/2014 Hilton Commits to Promote Equal Opportunity for Women.
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6/3/2014 Mumbai Passengers Express Interest in Mobile Travel Services.
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6/3/2014 Khiri Travel Partners Indonesia's Sunda Trails.
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6/3/2014 Mongolia Confirmed as Partner Country of ITB Berlin 2015.
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6/3/2014 IHG Opens First Holiday Inn Hotel in Jakarta.
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6/3/2014 Virginia Fitzpatrick Joins Flight Centre Travel Group.
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6/3/2014 New Carnival COO Sees Significant Growth Potential in Asia.
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6/3/2014 Outrigger Expands Global Sales Team.
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6/3/2014 New Yorker Hotel Joins Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
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5/3/2014 Dusit Fudu Signs Hot Springs Resort in China.
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5/3/2014 Minor Hotel Group Rebrands Hotel in Malaysia.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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5/3/2014 Dusit Fudu Signs Hot Springs Resort in China.
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5/3/2014 Minor Hotel Group Rebrands Hotel in Malaysia.
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5/3/2014 Brazil Upgrades Air Traffic Technology for World Cup and Olympics.
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5/3/2014 Qatar Airways Launches Free Doha City Tours.
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5/3/2014 Wyndham Signs New Hotel in Turkey.
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5/3/2014 Air Freight Markets Make Strong Start to Year.
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5/3/2014 Bangkok Airways Now Offering iPad Minis as Inflight Entertainment.
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5/3/2014 Preferred Hotel Group Appoints Anthony Ross as EVP APMEA.
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5/3/2014 FRHI Appoints Andrew Gibson as VP Spas & Wellness.
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5/3/2014 Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa Appoints Philip Jones as GM.
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5/3/2014 Air China to Launch Beijing - Washington Flights in June.
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5/3/2014 Sigrid Stelling Joins Pacific Sutera Hotel as GM.
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5/3/2014 ITB 2014 Opens in Berlin.
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5/3/2014 Starwood to Expand European Portfolio by 40%.
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Paris colors -- one photographer's multi-hued take on the city

Posted: 03 Mar 2014 10:00 PM PST

Nichole Robertson roams the French capital capturing its browns, yellows, blues and more, for a blog and book

When Nichole Robertson relocated to Paris from New York more than four years ago, she roamed the city.

She soon hit upon a distinctive way of documenting her wanderings.

She took photos of particular colors she found popping out against that characteristic Paris gray, then went on a scavenger hunt to find where in the city those colors -- a certain rust red, say, or eggshell blue -- recurred.

She posted the resulting photographic series on a blog (now archived at Obvioustate.com).

The bestseller

And then the part that doesn't usually happen: the blog went viral and led to a bestselling book, "Paris in Color."

The images are clearly Parisian, but organized in a novel and engaging fashion.

Like so many new arrivals in Paris, Robertson at first traipsed around the city's most popular sights, such as Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe.

She noticed visitors dutifully pulling back to snap pictures of their travel companions in front of these classic attractions and then dutifully putting their cameras away.

Robertson decided to go for an opposite approach: focusing in on detail and color.

She took shots that highlighted the varying shades of brown in a row of baguettes, a bicycle saddle bag and an aged stone building façade, for example.

She focused on yellow as it cropped up in a café façade, a tart in a patisserie or flowers in a window basket.

Capture the details

"The details are the things that you will actually remember -- capture those," Robertson advises photographers.

She seeks out culture, bits of nature thriving in the city and moments of human interaction.

Neutral grays and browns are featured prominently in her work; bouncing against each other, they feel lively.

Robertson's color-seeking approach is surprising, given the uniformly neutral shade that prevails in so much of Paris.

Buildings are typically off-white or gray -- an ideal canvas for shocks of color, as well as the more subtle shades, she sought out.

Robertson prefers a dull, overcast sky.

When the sun is shining and the sky is blue, she puts down her camera and heads to a café.

Robertson's project is, in a sense, all about surface -- surface color -- but she also feels it gives her a sense of the city's underlying rhythms and quirks.

Shapes or theme

You needn't just focus on a color, Robertson suggests.

Any repeating shape or theme will do.

Parisian typography, pastries or transportation methods are all good starting points for re-focusing the way you see things.

"It might seem absurd just to wander around Paris," Robertson says, especially if you have limited time there.

But to really get to know the city she recommends choosing a particular area and doing just that, even for one day, noticing the quirks and repeating themes -- and photographing them.

The same approach works equally well in many other old European cities, such as Rome.

As for Robertson, she returns again and again to Montmartre, the Left Bank, and the banks of the Seine, all of which she also documents in an iPhone app, The Paris Journals.

"Paris gets distilled down to one or two icons that don't capture all the other equally good stuff you see," she says.

"The good stuff is in the side streets."