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This week, Thailand hosts its first ever superyacht show at the Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket from 11-14 February. Headlined with a fleet by Burgess Yachts, 40 exhibitors are part of the Thailand Yacht Show. The recently relaxed superyacht chartering laws played an important part in creating the biggest yachting event to date in... View Article

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Most news about Macau is about its ascent to a world gaming capital.  Billions of dollars invested into reclaimed land, a new airport and huge casinos that attract gamblers and endless arcades of high-end boutiques to spend winnings or a bit of retail therapy to make up for losses. To showcase Macau’s rich history, the... View Article

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Guests at The Peninsula Manila can experience a taste of Philippine culture with eight new adventures from heritage walks through colonial towns to afternoon tea with a bespoke jeweler. Just in time for the last quarter of the year, The Peninsula Manila has enhanced its iconic experiential program, The Peninsula Academy, with new activities designed to delight... View Article

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    When record setting Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines November 8 it gained worldwide attention for its death and destruction.   It also undermined the efforts of The Philippines Tourism Promotion Board (http://www.elitetraveler.com/travel/destination-guides/asia-and-the-pacific/domingo-ramon-c-enerio-iii-chief-operating-officer-philippines-tourism-promotion-board) which despite the tragedy was able to grow visitors by 10 percent to 4.7 million last year.   The Philippines of course... View Article

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If as some say, “adventure travel is becoming more luxurious and luxury travel is becoming more adventurous” New Zealand is center stage. From helicopter hunting and hiking to super yacht refurbishment, wining, diving and golfing, the Kiwis are hosting more elite travelers (during peak periods airports can run out of parking space for private jets). ... View Article

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If you have ever been on the wrong side of general media news reporting about something you’ve been involved with, there is a decent chance that what you read did not align with what was really going on. Popular tourist destinations often find themselves battling “perception vs. reality.”  News media will pick up file footage... View Article

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This year may be Visit Malaysia Year, but for Minister of Tourism YB Dato Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz despite a one slot drop in world ranking for visits last year (from 9th to 10th according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization) there was plenty of good news to share during ITB in Berlin,... View Article

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Schooled in the United Kingdom, originally a lawyer who rose to create his own law firm, then a Senator, Dato’ Seri Mohd Nazri Aziz certainly exudes charm not to mention fancy footwork. According to his biography, he was born in Ipoh, a city know for its colonial buildings just over halfway from Kuala Lumpur to... View Article

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Domingo Ramon C. Enerio III has spent his entire career promoting his beloved Philippines.  Having boosted visitor totals during stints in Japan, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, the Tourism Promotion Board boss is now making sure everyone knows what they will get when they visit his country – more fun. Even the email address... View Article

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Top cabin: Platinum Cabin Key selling points: The private lounge space with ample seating and a movable table in this premium cabin takes in postcard-worthy views through panoramic windows and becomes a comfortable double-bedded (or twin-bedded upon request) sleeping space where you can relax at night. An additional interior window allows you to catch the... View Article

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Top cabin: Presidential Cabin Key selling points: The largest and most opulent accommodations on board, the Presidential Cabins have their own separate dressing areas with an en-suite shower and lavatory, plus a deluxe lounge decorated with intricate marquetry that converts into a cozy bedroom with two single beds at night. Here, guests can relax and... View Article

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Top cabin: Presidential Suite (Navratna) Key selling points: Reserve this tony cabin, also known as Navratna, which means “nine precious gems,” and you’ll have an entire railcar to yourself—just like a modern-day maharaja. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the suite’s two plush bedrooms (one with skylights), two bathrooms, and a sitting and dining area will... View Article

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