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1 Aug 2005 Issue No. 43-05
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Find out the latest travel news, promotions and
announcements from UOB Travel Planners, airlines and airports.
As an integral part of our global expansion strategy, the EMEA network has been established through partnerships with more than 20 top-ranking corporate travel management companies throughout the region. As the launch vehicle for Europe, the UK is headed up by Alan Spence, Managing Director of the former BritannicTravel. Under Alans outstanding leadership, Britannic became one of the UKs most successful, independently-owned TMCs, and was acquired by Flight Centre Limited in 2003. Our brand was rolled out across the UK on 1 July, with this date also shared by Belgium, Denmark and The Ukraine. Ireland will launch on 25 July, and will be followed by further launches across the region after the European summer. The EMEA network consolidates our presence in the global corporate travel market and now gives us the ability to provide travel solutions in more than 50 countries worldwide (as shown by the map below).  Our expansion is not only taking shape in EMEA, but also in the Asia-Pacific region where we have just signed five new network Partners: • Golden Nusa Travel Services (Indonesia) • K Travel Service Co (Korea) • KS&S Travel (Thailand) • Blue Horizons Travel and Tours Ltd (Philippines) • Diethelm Travel Management (Malaysia)  Revisions In Airline Fuel Surcharges SIA Fuel Surcharge Update
United Airlines - Increase In Fuel
Surcharges Swiss International Airlines - Adjustment
Of Fuel Surcharge Northwest Airlines - Fuel Surcharge
Revision
* Fuel surcharge for Canada is US$32.70. The amount is made up of CAD 25 fuel surcharge and CAD15 Navigational surcharge.
When onboard, enjoy attentive service, unrivalled comfort, fine wine and cuisine and world class entertainment. Then, you will understand why 12.3million people have chosen us as Airline of the Year 2005. Terms and Conditions: Promotion is only eligible for residents of Singapore. Residency is determined by members registered preferred mailing address. Double Asia Mile is will be offered to each eligible round trip between Singapore and Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific. Round trip travel must originate from Singapore and must commence and complete between 1 August 2005 and 31 October 2005. Offer applies to travel in subclasses J, C, D, I. Redemption, ID, AD and other discounted tickets do not qualify for the offer. Asia Miles terms and conditions apply. Air France And KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines Jointly Launch Frequent Flyer Program SWISS & Lufthansa - A New
Partnership Takes Wing
Silkair Introduces E-Ticketing For Yangon (Myanmar)
Qatar Airways Ceased SIN KUL
SIN Operations
Dragonair Control of Hand Baggage With effect from 1 July 2005, Dragonair will strictly reinforce the control of hand baggage carried onboard. An oversize or extra piece of hand baggage shall be strictly taken away from the passenger for storage in the cargo compartment without exception. Each cabin bag shall not exceed 56X36X23 cm (or 22X14X9 in) in size. These dimensions include wheels, handles and size pockets. Allowance of extra one piece of briefcase or notebook (garment bag is prohibited) for First/ Business Class passengers, Platinum and Gold for the Elite members travelling Economy Class remain unchanged, while Blue and Red members would enjoy same treatment as normal Economy Class passengers.
Thailand Embassy - 12 August 2005 India Embassy - 15 August 2005 Indonesian Embassy - 17 August 2005 Malaysia Embassy - 31 August 2005
London continues to be one of the most vibrant creativeand dynamic cities in the world, and we look forward to extending a warm welcome to everyone who chooses tovisit London. For people planning a trip to London, thereare hundreds of things to see and do, for moreinformation go to www.visitlondon.com. Return Of Air Tickets For
Refund  Main Feature ArticleThe Female Factor In Business Travel After years of focus on the "business-MAN", a subtle change has been taking place in the travel industry.These days the briefcase-toting business traveller is just as likely to be female as male. While some businesses have seen it coming and capitalised on it, a surprising number are still being stung -or worse, left behind, merely because they haven't noticed the not so subtle change of gender balance. But they won't be able to miss it for much longer. In the 1970s, women made up about one per cent of business travellers; now, in the USA, they make up about 50 per cent, while in Australasia it's more like 30 -40 per cent. And the numbers, as well as the frequency and duration of the trips, continue to grow. As the numbers of female business travellers rise, so too does the realisation that they have a raft of needs that are quite different to men. The fact that some operators in the travel industry have failed to grasp this is evidenced in a number of recent surveys showing that many women feel undervalued by hotels and airlines. Personal safety and security is an area where men and women tend to differ significantly. Women tend to bemore concerned about their safety than men. In response to this, some hotels have introduced 'women-only floors', such as the London Hilton, that is fully equipped with surveillance cameras in the corridors, doors with heavy-duty locks and even more powerful hair dryers. Another, in Denver, offers to accompany female joggers if they don't feel safe on their own. Female business travellers are undoubtedly creating an industry in themselves. In the UK, the hotel booking service Expotel has created a 'Women Aware' award forUK properties that have improved facilities for women. And those willing to pay for it, in many major cities, there's one to provide those extra touches specifically for women. In Paris, the Hotel de Crillon offers a special women's package featuring things like lighter meals via room service and glossy women's magazines in the room. New York's Le Parker Meridien has a gym offering pre-natal workouts and hypnotherapy for pregnant women. While in New Zealand, Wellington lies home to The Mermaid, the city's first woman-only guesthouse, designed as a boutique hotel for travelling women. But for today's travel-savvy female executive, there is more to travel than low fat meals and powerful hair dryers. They are just as interested in aspects like productivity, business etiquette and minimising the ill effects of travel on health as any male traveller. They are also more interested in keeping safe. Pointers For Women To Keep Safe When staying in hotels, always check the windowand door locks If it's very late and you're alone, ask security at the front desk to walk you to your room Leave your good jewellery at home - don't draw attention Dress modestly in developing or religious countries -find out dress codes that are appropriate for the country you are visiting Request a hotel room that is near the lift Always lock your door when driving Use laminated business cards as luggage tags toavoid publicising your home address Never volunteer the fact you are travelling alone Archive
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