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Business Travel News for August 14, 2009

Strategic Insights

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Singapore Airlines has launched a "Take Off to Asia" campaign, offering discounted fares to various destinations in Asia for travel until next March. The new prices include economy class fares as low as $A761 return to Singapore, $881 to Bangkok, and $873 to Penang. Business and first-class fares are also available, with prices starting from $1,215 to Delhi and $1,181 to Kochi (Cochin). The sale runs from August 13 to 28.

LAN Airlines has introduced fares from Hong Kong to South America, starting from HK$13,658 (US$1,762). Passengers can fly with Cathay Pacific to Auckland and then connect with LAN's nonstop daily flight to Santiago, or with Qantas or Cathay to Sydney and then connect with a nonstop Qantas flight to Buenos Aires.

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has launched a "Best of British" promotion, offering a package that includes a gift certificate to Harrods department store, a full English breakfast, and complimentary entry to the Aspinalls club. The package is priced from GBP525 (US$870) + VAT and is valid until January 31, 2010.

Marriott Rewards is launching a MegaBonus promotion, where members will earn 2,500 points for every stay paid with their Visa Card, up to a maximum of 25,000 points. The promotion is valid from September 15, 2009, to January 15, 2010.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a dedicated customer toll-free number for Vietnam, offering a special deal for bookings at Sheraton hotels in Saigon, Hanoi, and Nha Trang. The special deal is available until September 7, 2009.

Hilton Tokyo and Dom Perignon will open Japan's first Dom Perignon Lounge in the hotel's St. Georges Bar on September 1, 2009. The lounge will offer exclusive Dom Perignon champagnes and membership privileges for customers who order a certain number of bottles.

Jet Airways is launching a new daily flight from Hyderabad to Dubai, effective August 16, 2009. The flight will be operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Key Takeaways:

  • Singapore Airlines has launched a "Take Off to Asia" campaign, offering discounted fares to various destinations in Asia for travel until next March.
  • The new prices include economy class fares as low as $A761 return to Singapore, $881 to Bangkok, and $873 to Penang.
  • LAN Airlines has introduced fares from Hong Kong to South America, starting from HK$13,658 (US$1,762).
  • The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has launched a "Best of British" promotion, offering a package that includes a gift certificate to Harrods department store and complimentary entry to the Aspinalls club.
  • Marriott Rewards is launching a MegaBonus promotion, where members will earn 2,500 points for every stay paid with their Visa Card, up to a maximum of 25,000 points.
  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a dedicated customer toll-free number for Vietnam, offering a special deal for bookings at Sheraton hotels in Saigon, Hanoi, and Nha Trang.
  • Hilton Tokyo and Dom Perignon will open Japan's first Dom Perignon Lounge in the hotel's St. Georges Bar on September 1, 2009.
  • Jet Airways is launching a new daily flight from Hyderabad to Dubai, effective August 16, 2009.

Statistics:

  • Singapore Airlines has priced its economy class fares as low as $A761 return to Singapore, $881 to Bangkok, and $873 to Penang.
  • LAN Airlines has introduced fares from Hong Kong to South America, starting from HK$13,658 (US$1,762).
  • The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has launched a "Best of British" promotion, priced from GBP525 (US$870) + VAT.
  • Marriott Rewards is offering a MegaBonus promotion, where members will earn 2,500 points for every stay paid with their Visa Card, up to a maximum of 25,000 points.
  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched a dedicated customer toll-free number for Vietnam, with a special deal for bookings at Sheraton hotels in Saigon, Hanoi, and Nha Trang.
  • Hilton Tokyo and Dom Perignon will offer exclusive Dom Perignon champagnes in their newly opened lounge, with prices starting from 3,900 Yen (US$40.90) per glass or 29,000 Yen per bottle.
  • Jet Airways is launching a new daily flight from Hyderabad to Dubai, effective August 16, 2009, with Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Sources:

  • Singapore Airlines, "Take Off to Asia" campaign, August 13, 2009.
  • LAN Airlines, "Fares from Hong Kong to South America", August 2009.
  • The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, "Best of British" promotion, August 2009.
  • Marriott Rewards, "MegaBonus promotion", August 2009.
  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts, "Toll-free number for Vietnam", August 2009.
  • Hilton Tokyo, "Dom Perignon Lounge", August 2009.
  • Jet Airways, "Hyderabad-Dubai flight", August 2009.
  • Asia Pulse, Business Class, August 14, 2009.

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