Editor's Note
Natalie Chen | Editor, TravelWeekly Asia natalie.chen@tenalpsasia.com
Is travel fi ckle? TRAVEL to Europe is on the up-
swing with the weakening pound and Euro. While there are less tourists into Asia due to various happenings like the Japan tsunami. If there's one thing I've learnt is that travel tastes can be very fi ckle and once the fl avor of the month wears off, it's not easy to regain. But look at Bali, once the bane
of tourists it has come back with a vengeance and is teeming with visitors. That took a couple of years though. However, with social media, things can change very fast. A blog about how things are normal in Japan can garner
some attention, and a Twit here can generate more conversation. It's so easy to discuss how things are pan- ning out for Japan and reach a positive conclusion. Part of this phenomenon is also in part to how mobile technology is developing, more people are using their mobiles to surf the Internet and email. In our feature article this week, you will see how mobile apps are changing the world. The mobile phone is the new Swiss penknife that equips you for any occasion. Read on and fi nd out what your mobile can do for you in the travel sphere.
Editor's Pick
DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR – DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur is celebrating the hotel's 1st Birthday Bash by giving away 1000 room nights and 1000 Makan Kitchen dining vouchers worth over MYR500,000 through various exciting activities. Running from 13 July to 5 August, the campaign will target both local visitors and international travellers, especially from Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. "Wa rm,
f r iendl y and c a r ing
hospitality is the hallmark of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand. Our success truly refl ects the unique guest experience we of fer whether it 's through our Sweet Dreams Pillow, delicious F&B offering or memorable event s
such a s Ma l ay s i a's f i r s t
brides race," said Ian Barrow, GM, DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur. "This campaign is our way of thanking guests for their overwhelming support over our fi rst year." This year's celebration takes on an
added signifi cance as it is also the 25th anniversary of DoubleTree by Hilton's legendary warm chocolate chip cookie that personif ies the brand's warm
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welcome, caring and friendly promise to all guests. The 1000 rooms and 1000 Makan
Kitchen dining vouchers will be given away through a number of exciting activities. A not-to-be-missed event will be the mobile DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur Birthday Crew that will be singing and dancing around Kuala Lumpur (15 to 16 July and 22 to 23 July) and Singapore (29 to 30 July). You can hunt for their locations by checking for clues found on DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur's F a cebook pa ge a t ht t p: / /www. facebook.com//DoubletreeKL. The Birthday Crew will also be giving away over 5,000 DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies to every guest who checks in at DoubleTree's 230 properties worldwide.
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email: sinsegi-1@sinsegimedia.info
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NEPAL | Nepal Travel & Event P. Ltd. Tel: +977 1 4259266 HP: 977 985 104 6554 email: nte@mail.com.np
PAKISTAN/BANGLADESH
Pace (Pvt) Limited Tel: 92 21 111 11 7223 email: imran@pace.com.pk
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