December 4, 2006 at 1:25 am
· Filed under Airlines
Viva Macau, the new international low-fare airline for Macau and the Pearl River Delta, announced its virgin flights with spectacular rates as low as HK$888o to Maldives - renowned tropical paradise.
“Viva Macau is set to fly in December in a bid to bring residents of Macau, Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta to our exciting destinations at great value for money,” said Andrew Pyne the airlineas chief executive. “With this, we also bring quick and efficient access to the spirit of Macau, Asia’s vibrant entertainment capital”.
Pyne elaborated that Viva Macau will fly to Maldives twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays beginning December 21, 2006. Tickets on this special introductory fares are valid for travel until January 31, 2007; thus, giving customers more chances to unite with friends and family during the holiday season and into the new year.
Viva Macau is the only airline in Greater China that offers non-stop direct flights to the diving and beach destination Maldives. “We are confident that this will become a popular destination choice for passengers who thrive on a truly exotic travel experience,” Pyne said.
Maldives has always been a favorite destination from China and the PRD. Since Maldives received Approved Destination Status (ADS) from China in December 2002 the island has received a robust increase in Chinese arrivals. Growth rates from this region have maintained double digits during the last five year period. In 2004, growth rate to Maldives was at 37 percent, placing the Chinese market second in Maldives’ top regional source markets.
Tickets available at www.flyvivamacau.com
April 18, 2006 at 8:06 pm
· Filed under Maldives Awards, Airlines
Singapore Airlines has been awarded the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association’s Grand Award in the Marketing category for its Singapore Airlines Recovery initiatives – Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bali; and for the second year running, the Gold Award in the Marketing, Carrier (International-Air) category for the Singapore Airlines Boarding Pass Privileges Programme 2006.
Following the tsunami in December 2004, Singapore Airlines acted quickly in initiating an extensive tourism recovery programme in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The Airline worked with the respective national tourism organizations and leading hotels to revive travel to these two countries. Singapore Airlines flew travel agents and journalists from different parts of the world to the tsunami stricken countries in order to show them the natural beauty of the resorts in countries like the Maldives and restore confidence in travel to these destinations.
Readers of publications in Indonesia, Ireland, Germany and China have also given accolades to the Airline. Readers of DestinAsian, a leading luxury travel and lifestyle magazine based in Jakarta, have voted Singapore Airlines as the Best Airline in its Readers’ Choice Awards. The Airline also secured top place in the Best First Class, Best Business Class, Best Economy Class, Best Inflight Entertainment and Best Frequent Flyer Programme categories.
Readers of Business Traveller Germany have also rated Singapore Airlines the Best Airline to Asia and Asia Pacific (Overall), Best Airline for Cabin Crew, Best Airline for Service on the Ground, Best Airline for Cabin Appearance, and Best Airline for Catering. Similarly, the Irish Travel Trade News named the Airline the Best Airline to Asia and Australasia while the Dutch Travel News awarded Singapore Airlines the Best Long Haul Carrier in 2005 title.
