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Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus members to earn points with Japan Airlines
To celebrate the code share partnership between Bangkok
Airways and Japan Airlines, Bangkok Airways now offers FlyerBonus points to
its frequent-flyer members when traveling on applicable Japan Airlines
flights starting May 15, 2013.
This is an additional privilege to the current FlyerBonus points redemption
scheme. Members also have the option to redeem as well as earn miles on
Japan Airlines (JAL). To earn miles, members simply present their FlyerBonus
card when booking or checking-in with Japan Airlines code share flights.
Members may claim any missing miles within 6 months from the date of travel
on a JAL code share flight (Original ticket and boarding pass are required).
For more information, please contact the FlyerBonus Customer Service at
website www.flyerbonus.com,
[email protected] or Call Center on 1771 (24Hrs.)
Japan Airlines (JAL) is Bangkok Airways’ latest code-share partner. The
agreement covers selected JAL flights between Bangkok and three airports in
Japan plus Bangkok Airways flights between Bangkok and four Japanese
destinations. The partnership offers passengers traveling from Tokyo’s
Haneda and Narita airports and Osaka a smoother transit through Suvarnabhumi
airport and onwards to Mumbai, Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai and vice
versa.
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Hilton’s eforea Spa named “Best Luxury Hotel Spa”
Hilton Pattaya’s eforea spa was named country winner
for “Best Luxury Hotel Spa” recently in the 2013 World Luxury Spa
Awards™. The awards recognize service excellence and put the spotlight
on spas representing only the finest standards.
“At eforea spa … we aim to provide indulgent experiences for all
spa-goers and we will continue striving to raise the bar. This award
bears testament to our commitment to offer guests an exclusive retreat
in the heart of Pattaya City that is backed by a high level of service
excellence,” said Philippe Kronberg, general manager, Hilton Pattaya.
The winners and finalists of the awards were selected by means of an
annual online voting process by thousands of spa guests worldwide.
Thousands of votes came in from across the globe and as a result key
brands and independent spas were rewarded for their extraordinary
efforts.
The eforea spa is a global spa concept created by Hilton Hotels &
Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide. The spa features an
exclusive menu of treatments and innovative design elements, all
providing a turnkey spa solution owners can easily implement and
customize. Leveraging its global reach and expertise, Hilton pulled the
best elements and practices from Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and
Africa and the Americas to create a unique concept for today’s savvy
global travelers.
For more information, call +66 (0)38 253 000, email
[email protected]
or visiteforeaspa.com.
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Thailand Tourism up 19% January to April
Andrew J Wood
International tourist arrivals to Thailand posted a growth of 19.04% during
January to April this year, according to Ministry of Tourism and Sports’
data.
Released late last month, the ministry’s research registered 8,841,730 trips
to the country during the first four months, up from 7,427,772 visits during
the same period last year.
In April alone, there were 2,013,012 trips, up 19.38% compared to 1,686,268
visits during the same month in 2012. The Songkran festival in mid-April was
identified as the key driver that drew tourists in a month when temperatures
soar to almost unbearable levels in the Thai capital.
China delivered a substantial growth of 91.05% supplying 410,173 visits from
214,689.
Considering markets by regions East Asia, Europe and the Americas reported
gains.
East Asia continues to be the top supplier, (ASEAN included), with a growth
of 29.39% from 931,286 to 1,204,996 visits. All identified source markets in
the region posted growth except for Cambodia (-23.86%), Laos (-14.58%), and
Philippines (-0.11%).
Trips from Myanmar grew 42.58%, Taiwan +37.73% followed by Indonesia
(+31.31%), Vietnam (+23.13%), Malaysia (+20.86%), Brunei (+20.83%), Japan
(+9.65%), South Korea (+9.36%), Hong Kong (+5.44%), and Singapore (+4.13%).
Europe posted a growth of 19.44%, although some markets posted declines:
Ireland (-2.69%); Spain (-5.24%); Switzerland (-8.26%); and the United
Kingdom (-5.42%).
The top five key markets that grew were: Finland (+72.87%); Sweden
(+70.85%); Russia (+47.98%); East Europe (+33.16%); and Denmark (+24.55%).
The Americas recorded a slight growth of 0.19% to 91,268 from 91,097 visits.
The main markets, USA and Brazil posted an increasing of 4.11% and 1.49%
respectively.
However, arrivals from Oceania, South Asia, Africa and Middle East reported
a decline of 19.61%, 5.98%, 5.88% and 5.45% correspondingly.
TTR reported the tourism ministry recorded international tourists to
Thailand at the country’s gateway: Suvarnabhumi Airport, reached 1,354,673
visits in April increasing 21.81% from 1,112,081 visits during the same
month last year.
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Bangkok tops world’s best tourist destination list
According to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities
Index 2013, Bangkok was listed the world’s best tourist destination. The
latest ranking was Chosen from 132 Cities worldwide.
The MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities ranks cities in terms of
the number of their total international visitor arrivals and the
cross-border spending by these same visitors in the destination cities, and
gives visitor and passenger growth forecasts.
Bangkok tops the survey, surpassing top global cities including London, last
year’s top tourist destination, Paris, Singapore, and New York respectively.
Almost 16 million tourists have so far entered Bangkok this year, measured
from the number of foreign tourists and their expenses at their destination.
The spending value circulated by tourists ranks fourth, following New York,
London, and Paris respectively. Travelers’ spending in Thailand is the
highest among the Asia-Pacific countries, reflecting significant tourism
growth in Bangkok.
MasterCard Worldwide’s global economic advisor Dr Yuwa Hedrick-Wong said
there were 42 Asian cities this year listed by the survey. This was due to
the outstanding characteristic of the Asia-Pacific region where emerging
economies exist, while the overall improving global economy helped encourage
the higher number of tourists in the region.
Tourist figures in Bangkok this year grew 9.8 percent, decreasing from 18.7
percent last year. However, according to the number of travelers, the Thai
capital is still ranked the world’s top-five. (MCOT)
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