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2014年11月24日星期一
2013年9月22日星期日
2013年7月19日星期五
Hols during August long weekend? Forget it
Hols during August long weekend? Forget it
Although many Singaporeans prefer to stay in the country, short-haul destinations are still "overwhelmingly popular" travel choices during the National Day period. (PHOTO: FILED)
Travel abroad during the upcoming National Day and Hari Raya Puasa long weekend? Forget it.
Several people that My Paper spoke to said they are eschewing a trip overseas during the four-day long weekend between Aug 8 and 11 because they anticipate jams at the checkpoints and crowds at the airport.
Holiday packages tend to be more pricey during this period too.
"It's the peak period, so it's very troublesome to try and get flights. What's more, flights and tour packages cost more," said Ms Kerlin Tan, a 32-year-old sales executive.
"I'm just going to stay home with my family. Perhaps I will go out with my family for dinner and a movie," she said.
Madam Alice Chua, a marketing executive in her 40s, feels that the long weekend is a "time to destress", and would rather stay at home with her family.
However, many people are interested in a staycation over the long weekend.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel said it expects to be fully booked over the period, with repeat guests making reservations as early as a year ago.
It has a National Day package where guests can book a deluxe room facing the National Day Parade fireworks and celebrations, starting from $1,470, which is higher than usual.
The Raffles Hotel has a special package for Singaporeans, permanent residents and Work Pass holders. A night in a suite costs $550 (before taxes) during the long weekend. It comes with a discount for Sunday brunch on Aug 11.
Travel agencies are still doing a brisk business, though.
Zuji Singapore has seen a 50 per cent spike in bookings for the upcoming long weekend, over last year's National Day period.
Chan Brothers said that bookings for the weekend came in as early as the final quarter of last year.
Most of CTC Travel's tour groups have been fully booked since late last month, a spokesman said, although it is still possible to book some seats on flights to Taiwan, South Korea and China.
But it is difficult to get air tickets to regional destinations and customers may need to pay about 30 to 40 per cent more than usual, the spokesman said.
The National Association of Travel Agents Singapore said short-haul destinations are still "overwhelmingly popular" travel choices during the National Day period.
~News courtesy of Omy~
Although many Singaporeans prefer to stay in the country, short-haul destinations are still "overwhelmingly popular" travel choices during the National Day period. (PHOTO: FILED)
Travel abroad during the upcoming National Day and Hari Raya Puasa long weekend? Forget it.
Several people that My Paper spoke to said they are eschewing a trip overseas during the four-day long weekend between Aug 8 and 11 because they anticipate jams at the checkpoints and crowds at the airport.
Holiday packages tend to be more pricey during this period too.
"It's the peak period, so it's very troublesome to try and get flights. What's more, flights and tour packages cost more," said Ms Kerlin Tan, a 32-year-old sales executive.
"I'm just going to stay home with my family. Perhaps I will go out with my family for dinner and a movie," she said.
Madam Alice Chua, a marketing executive in her 40s, feels that the long weekend is a "time to destress", and would rather stay at home with her family.
However, many people are interested in a staycation over the long weekend.
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel said it expects to be fully booked over the period, with repeat guests making reservations as early as a year ago.
It has a National Day package where guests can book a deluxe room facing the National Day Parade fireworks and celebrations, starting from $1,470, which is higher than usual.
The Raffles Hotel has a special package for Singaporeans, permanent residents and Work Pass holders. A night in a suite costs $550 (before taxes) during the long weekend. It comes with a discount for Sunday brunch on Aug 11.
Travel agencies are still doing a brisk business, though.
Zuji Singapore has seen a 50 per cent spike in bookings for the upcoming long weekend, over last year's National Day period.
Chan Brothers said that bookings for the weekend came in as early as the final quarter of last year.
Most of CTC Travel's tour groups have been fully booked since late last month, a spokesman said, although it is still possible to book some seats on flights to Taiwan, South Korea and China.
But it is difficult to get air tickets to regional destinations and customers may need to pay about 30 to 40 per cent more than usual, the spokesman said.
The National Association of Travel Agents Singapore said short-haul destinations are still "overwhelmingly popular" travel choices during the National Day period.
~News courtesy of Omy~
2013年7月10日星期三
2013年6月28日星期五
Treats in store as Singapore Zoo turns 40
Treats in store as Singapore Zoo turns 40
SAY CHEESE: Former president S R Nathan with the Singapore Zoo's orang utans at the zoo's 40th-birthday celebration yesterday. There were performances and photo opportunities for guests. (PHOTO: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE)
Expect the Singapore Zoo to deliver a more interactive experience to better engage younger visitors.
That was one of the plans shared yesterday by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) at an event to celebrate the zoo's 40th birthday.
Ms Claire Chiang, the chairman of WRS, which runs the zoo, said that the zoo of the future in Singapore and in other parts of the world would be one that is interactive.
She explained that the younger generation would have grown up with gadgets and prefer immediate access to information.
"(The zoo) has to be immersive, so you feel like you are going through a journey in the rainforest instead of being a passive observer," she said, adding that using social media could be one way to make the zoo experience more interactive.
The zoo is also going beyond children and reaching out to other demographics, such as youth and adults, to spread the animal-conservation message.
At the zoo's birthday celebration yesterday, there were performances and photo opportunities for guests with some of the animals, such as elephants and orang utans.
Among the guests yesterday was former president S R Nathan.
The Singapore Zoo opened its doors as an open-concept zoo in 1973. It is home to more than 2,800 specimens representing over 300 species, of which 26 per cent are endangered.
Besides the zoo, WRS also runs Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and the River Safari.
Fans of the zoo are in for a treat: For the whole of next month, all Singaporeans and permanent residents can enjoy 40 per cent off the entry price.
Ms Chiang said of the zoo's birthday: "Turning 40 is a monumental event and this is a time for us to reflect on all that we have accomplished with the Singapore Zoo, and what it means to our families, friends and international visitors."
～Info courtesy of Omy～
SAY CHEESE: Former president S R Nathan with the Singapore Zoo's orang utans at the zoo's 40th-birthday celebration yesterday. There were performances and photo opportunities for guests. (PHOTO: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE)
Expect the Singapore Zoo to deliver a more interactive experience to better engage younger visitors.
That was one of the plans shared yesterday by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) at an event to celebrate the zoo's 40th birthday.
Ms Claire Chiang, the chairman of WRS, which runs the zoo, said that the zoo of the future in Singapore and in other parts of the world would be one that is interactive.
She explained that the younger generation would have grown up with gadgets and prefer immediate access to information.
"(The zoo) has to be immersive, so you feel like you are going through a journey in the rainforest instead of being a passive observer," she said, adding that using social media could be one way to make the zoo experience more interactive.
The zoo is also going beyond children and reaching out to other demographics, such as youth and adults, to spread the animal-conservation message.
At the zoo's birthday celebration yesterday, there were performances and photo opportunities for guests with some of the animals, such as elephants and orang utans.
Among the guests yesterday was former president S R Nathan.
The Singapore Zoo opened its doors as an open-concept zoo in 1973. It is home to more than 2,800 specimens representing over 300 species, of which 26 per cent are endangered.
Besides the zoo, WRS also runs Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and the River Safari.
Fans of the zoo are in for a treat: For the whole of next month, all Singaporeans and permanent residents can enjoy 40 per cent off the entry price.
Ms Chiang said of the zoo's birthday: "Turning 40 is a monumental event and this is a time for us to reflect on all that we have accomplished with the Singapore Zoo, and what it means to our families, friends and international visitors."
～Info courtesy of Omy～
动物园40岁庆生 门票折扣40%
动物园40岁庆生 门票折扣40%
前总统纳丹昨天出席了新加坡动物园的40岁生日会。（摄影／唐家鸿）
1973年6月27日开园的新加坡动物园，昨天庆祝40岁生日。
为了感谢国人对动物园40年来的支持，新加坡野生动物保育集团（WRS）全年将推出特别优惠，包括7月一整个月份，让新加坡公民及永久居民，享有40％的门票折扣。
WRS集团主席张齐娥昨天与庆祝会贵宾、我国前总统纳丹，一同主持了生日会及切蛋糕仪式。纳丹还在巨型生日卡上，写下他对动物园的祝福。
40年前，动物园只有272只动物，如今的动物园有超过2800只动物，其中多达26％是频临绝种的稀有动物。每年共有170万名来自国内外的访客到访动物园。
张齐娥说，我国动物园采用开放式的园区，没有笼子，是与众不同的地方之一。她希望接下来打造一个更具互动性、让访客更有参与感的动物园，并增添一些亲老龄的设施。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
前总统纳丹昨天出席了新加坡动物园的40岁生日会。（摄影／唐家鸿）
1973年6月27日开园的新加坡动物园，昨天庆祝40岁生日。
为了感谢国人对动物园40年来的支持，新加坡野生动物保育集团（WRS）全年将推出特别优惠，包括7月一整个月份，让新加坡公民及永久居民，享有40％的门票折扣。
WRS集团主席张齐娥昨天与庆祝会贵宾、我国前总统纳丹，一同主持了生日会及切蛋糕仪式。纳丹还在巨型生日卡上，写下他对动物园的祝福。
40年前，动物园只有272只动物，如今的动物园有超过2800只动物，其中多达26％是频临绝种的稀有动物。每年共有170万名来自国内外的访客到访动物园。
张齐娥说，我国动物园采用开放式的园区，没有笼子，是与众不同的地方之一。她希望接下来打造一个更具互动性、让访客更有参与感的动物园，并增添一些亲老龄的设施。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
2013年5月26日星期日
游夜间动物园 6月至8月学生半价
游夜间动物园 6月至8月学生半价
马来亚虎将迁入新园区。（图／WRS提供）
夜间动物园配合学校假期，从6月1日（星期六）至8月31日，让出示有效学生证的学生，能够以半价的优惠，购得入门票。
新加坡野生动物保育集团（Wildlife Reserves Singapore，简称WRS）管辖的夜间动物园也将介绍亚洲黑熊（Asiatic black bear），以及一个新的马来亚虎（Malayan Tiger）园区。这些都是常被捕捉当成传统成药食材的动物。
夜间动物园在这段期间也将展示4名街头艺术家的作品，传达猎杀行为危害野生动物的信息，以及人们可以怎样帮助拯救这些野生动物。其中一名艺术家是因在马路漆上“我阿公的路”，而日前被判刑的“贴纸女”罗欣慧。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
马来亚虎将迁入新园区。（图／WRS提供）
夜间动物园配合学校假期，从6月1日（星期六）至8月31日，让出示有效学生证的学生，能够以半价的优惠，购得入门票。
新加坡野生动物保育集团（Wildlife Reserves Singapore，简称WRS）管辖的夜间动物园也将介绍亚洲黑熊（Asiatic black bear），以及一个新的马来亚虎（Malayan Tiger）园区。这些都是常被捕捉当成传统成药食材的动物。
夜间动物园在这段期间也将展示4名街头艺术家的作品，传达猎杀行为危害野生动物的信息，以及人们可以怎样帮助拯救这些野生动物。其中一名艺术家是因在马路漆上“我阿公的路”，而日前被判刑的“贴纸女”罗欣慧。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
2013年5月10日星期五
Travel Malaysia 2013 - Travel Fair
Travel Malaysia 2013 - Travel Fair
10am - 9pm
10 - 12 May 2013
Expo Hall 6B
Free Admission
10am - 9pm
10 - 12 May 2013
Expo Hall 6B
Free Admission
2013年4月2日星期二
通过证件签发机 国人可领取新护照
通过证件签发机 国人可领取新护照
自本月起，国人将可通过世界首创的证件签发机领取新护照。
副总理兼国家安全统筹部长及内政部长张志贤今早在新加坡博览中心举行的座谈会上，为移民与关卡局新推出的iCOLLECT证件签发机主持推介仪式。
上网预约取证时间
iCOLLECT是一个自动的证件签发机，国人只需在接获护照领取通知卡后，上网预约取证时间，最快便能在两天后，到劳明达地铁站旁的移民与关卡局总部内，通过证件签发机自行领取护照。
张志贤认为，iCOLLECT将能为公众带来不少便利。
他表示，当局也会扩展服务范围，让国人也能通过iCOLLECT领取身份证和长期准证卡。
《联合晚报》
自本月起，国人将可通过世界首创的证件签发机领取新护照。
副总理兼国家安全统筹部长及内政部长张志贤今早在新加坡博览中心举行的座谈会上，为移民与关卡局新推出的iCOLLECT证件签发机主持推介仪式。
上网预约取证时间
iCOLLECT是一个自动的证件签发机，国人只需在接获护照领取通知卡后，上网预约取证时间，最快便能在两天后，到劳明达地铁站旁的移民与关卡局总部内，通过证件签发机自行领取护照。
张志贤认为，iCOLLECT将能为公众带来不少便利。
他表示，当局也会扩展服务范围，让国人也能通过iCOLLECT领取身份证和长期准证卡。
《联合晚报》
2013年2月3日星期日
Natas Travel Fair 2013
10am - 930pm
22 - 24 Feb 2013
Expo Hall 3B, 4 & 5
Fee: $4.00 per person, Children below 12 years old: FOC
2012年10月11日星期四
Travel Malaysia 2012
Travel Malaysia 2012
11am to 9pm
12 - 14 Oct 2012
Singapore Expo Hall 5B
Free Admission
2012年8月29日星期三
新加坡下个月起 飞不丹无需转机
新加坡下个月起 飞不丹无需转机
从下个月起，新加坡人将能从新加坡飞往享有“最后的香格里拉”美誉的不丹王国，不丹皇家航空开拓往返新加坡和不丹的新航线，乘客日后无需到泰国或印度转机，行程缩短到大约6个小时。
目前，从樟宜机场出发的乘客，得到泰曼谷或印度的加尔各答（Kolkata）等城市转机，续程飞往不丹唯一的国际机场帕罗（Paro），整个行程至少12个小时。
樟宜机场集团昨天发表文告宣布，不丹皇家航空（Drukair）将从下月1日开始，每个星期提供4趟往返新加坡和帕罗的航班服务。航线所使用的是共有114个座位的空中巴士319型客机，航班将从樟宜机场第一搭客大厦起降。
客机昨天首次登陆新加坡，随行的嘉宾包括不丹公主扬宗（Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck）、不丹资讯及通讯部长，以及多名高级政府官员。
游不丹有最低消费 每人每天200美金
根据不丹旅游局的数据，越来越多新加坡人前往不丹旅行，不丹去年全年接待6万4000名访客，其中约1300名是新加坡人，比2010年的多出70％。
专门代理不丹旅行团队的Druk Asia负责人尊尼哈里申（Joni Herison）说，旅游旺季的往返机票约1550元。他指出，不丹政府规定，每名游客每天至少200美金的最低消费，其中35％用在不丹的建设上。
往返不丹班机时间
新加坡→不丹：每逢星期四及星期日，上午6时从樟宜机场起飞，在加尔各答逗留40至45分钟再续飞，飞抵帕罗的时间预计为当地时间上午9时45分。
不丹→新加坡：每逢星期三及星期六出发，在当地时间上午7时20分起飞，途中在加尔各答逗留，并在本地时间下午3时零5分抵达樟宜机场。
～以上新闻转载自OMY～
2012年5月7日星期一
S'pore, Colombia ink air travel deal
S'pore, Colombia ink air travel deal
SINGAPORE: The airlines of Singapore and Colombia will have the flexibility to operate any number of direct passenger services between both countries.
They can also operate, under certain restrictions, up to seven weekly passenger services and seven weekly cargo services between, and beyond, both countries.
These have been made possible by an Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Singapore and Colombia.
The agreement was signed by Singapore's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew and Colombia's Minister of Foreign Affairs María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar on Monday.
The signing took place on the sidelines of a state visit by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón.
Mr Santos is on a three-day state visit to Singapore, from Sunday to Tuesday.
忙碌上班族流行 个人化旅游配套
忙碌上班族流行 个人化旅游配套
为满足忙碌上班族的需求，旅行社近几年开拓新服务，推出个人化的旅游配套，协助拟定并安排顾客心目中理想的行程。
尽管这类服务比一般的旅游配套价格高出至少两三成，但选择个人化配套的顾客却逐年增加，平均每年增加至少一成。
顾客群包括年轻人与退休者，但多数是中高收入阶层的上班族。
他们喜欢自由行，不想被一般旅行团的行程限制，却因工作忙碌，为求方便，便选择让旅行社协助规划他们想要的行程。
旅行社纷推出个人化旅游
Quotient Travel Planner：
去年有大约600人选择个人化旅游，比前年多了35％。较受欢迎的地方是欧洲与日本。
旅行社可以根据顾客提供的个人旅游喜好、饮食与住宿要求、预算等代为规划。
大通旅游：
下来几年，个人化旅游配套会与自由行的需求不相上下。
公司曾为顾客策划到台湾、越南萨帕（Sapa）等地骑脚踏车、到法国品尝美酒等。这类特别主题的旅游需求，预料会逐年增加5％至10％。
曾兄弟：
这类配套占业务的比率还不到一成，但需求逐年增加约三成。
这类顾客当中，不少是旅游经验丰富的人，他们喜欢与家人或相熟的朋友同游，对旅游有自己的想法。
中欧航旅：
个人化旅游配套没有人数限制，最少两人就能随时成行，但公司会建议至少招集10人一起出发，这么一来，在成本分摊方面，会比较实惠和划算。
2012年5月3日星期四
2012年2月23日星期四
2011年12月21日星期三
Tiger Airways to fly from Singapore and Dhaka
Tiger Airways to fly from Singapore and Dhaka from March
The four-times-weekly service to Bangladesh's capital city will commence Mar 9, 2012.
“Dhaka is our first destination in Bangladesh, and the introduction of this service provides great opportunities to increase both business and consumer travel between Dhaka and Singapore,” said Stewart Adams, Managing Director of Tiger Airways Singapore.
One-way tickets to Dhaka are now available at promotional fares from S$100 (all-inclusive) for travel from Mar 9 to Oct 31, 2012.
For more information, please visit www.tigerairways.com.
~News courtesy of Asia One~
The four-times-weekly service to Bangladesh's capital city will commence Mar 9, 2012.“Dhaka is our first destination in Bangladesh, and the introduction of this service provides great opportunities to increase both business and consumer travel between Dhaka and Singapore,” said Stewart Adams, Managing Director of Tiger Airways Singapore.
One-way tickets to Dhaka are now available at promotional fares from S$100 (all-inclusive) for travel from Mar 9 to Oct 31, 2012.
For more information, please visit www.tigerairways.com.
~News courtesy of Asia One~
2011年12月13日星期二
Silkair to fly to Darwin
Silkair to fly to Darwin
Silkair the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin direct flights between Singapore and Darwin, Australia, from March 26 next year, subject to regulatory approvals.
Flights will operate four times a week, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with next-day return flights.
~News courtesy of Omy~
Silkair the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin direct flights between Singapore and Darwin, Australia, from March 26 next year, subject to regulatory approvals.
Flights will operate four times a week, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with next-day return flights.
~News courtesy of Omy~
2011年8月27日星期六
今年旅游展 旅行社强打日本配套
今年旅游展 旅行社强打日本配套
日本机票价格下跌使旅行社纷纷强打日本配套，樟宜机场集团与旅游业者携手推出宣传活动，希望恢复国人到日本旅游的信心。
昨天开始在新加坡博览中心举行的2011年度全国旅行社协会（NATAS）旅游展，共设立1088个展摊，参展商共160个，其中23个是新参展机构。开幕首日吸引约1万8000人，和去年相比下降了8%。协会总裁邱武侯说，到访人次虽然下跌，但参展商表示，由于顾客签订较昂贵的旅游配套，营业额仍相当出色。
主办机构希望三天展览能吸引5万5000人次到访，总营业额达9000万元。
《联合早报》
日本机票价格下跌使旅行社纷纷强打日本配套，樟宜机场集团与旅游业者携手推出宣传活动，希望恢复国人到日本旅游的信心。
昨天开始在新加坡博览中心举行的2011年度全国旅行社协会（NATAS）旅游展，共设立1088个展摊，参展商共160个，其中23个是新参展机构。开幕首日吸引约1万8000人，和去年相比下降了8%。协会总裁邱武侯说，到访人次虽然下跌，但参展商表示，由于顾客签订较昂贵的旅游配套，营业额仍相当出色。
主办机构希望三天展览能吸引5万5000人次到访，总营业额达9000万元。
《联合早报》
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