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VOL 44 • ISSUE 14 • 21-27 June 2021 NEWS FOR ASIA’S TRAVEL PLANNERS NEWS UPDATES at www.ttrweekly.com Princess resumes US cruises Banyan takes the Centara offers free Can airlines find the UNESCO Pledge night deals cash to survive the
21-27 June 2021
Banyan takes the
UNESCO Pledge
Banyan Tree Group joins ultimate goal of changing and Expedia Group, today, Banyan Tree Group
Expedia Group in the the nature and impact of more than 4,000 hotels has received recognition
UNESCO Sustainable Travel global tourism. are committed to the for its commitment
Pledge. Banyan Tree Group UNESCO Pledge globally. to environmental
was built on sustainability Participating hotels protection and community
Banyan Tree Group has practices and adds a support the reduction and development through its
joined Expedia Group unique contribution in elimination of single-use non-profit arm, Banyan
and UNESCO in the global establishing further a plastics and promote local Tree Global Foundation
expansion of the UNESCO global standard for a more economy and culture. (BTGF), which aligns the
Sustainable Travel Pledge. sustainable travel future. “Banyan Tree Group, group’s efforts to the UN
The group’s pledge “In light of the as part of our culture, is Sustainable Development
will see 48 Banyan Tree pandemic and the on a mission to amplify Goals.
properties adhere to the reductions we’ve seen sustainability awareness The hospitality
in environmental impact and create impact by company’s ‘Stay for Good’
during this time, more sharing our learnings and programme focuses
travellers – and travel sustainability measures to on three core areas of
companies – are seeking help other hotels’ kick- environment, community
opportunities to be better start implementation,” and responsibility, which
stewards of the planet,” said Banyan Tree Global includes a target to reduce
said Expedia Group senior Foundation (BTGF) the resource consumption
vice-president government assistant vice president, by 5% year over year.
and corporate affairs group sustainability The group also recently
Jean-Philippe Monod. director and coordinating awarded the Greater
“Banyan Tree Group has, director Steve Newman. Good Grants to eight
responsible environmental from its inception 27 “As an industry, we have external organisations
and cultural practices years ago, been rooted the ability and power to for community and
established by the in sustainability and is transform global inequity. environment projects
UNESCO Pledge. taking an exemplary role As a company, we are that contribute to the UN
The pledge promotes by being among the first committed to helping our Sustainable Development
responsible practices hospitality brands to take partners, and industry Goals.
such as environmental the UNESCO Pledge.” colleagues become even To learn more about
protection, community Launched in 2019 with more planet-aware and the UNESCO Pledge, visit
resilience and heritage the Tourism Authority of friendly as we ‘build back the microsite: https://
conservation, with the Thailand (TAT), UNESCO better’ post-pandemic.” unescosustainable.travel/.
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21-27 June 2021
21-27 June 2021
Centara offers free
night deals
host province’s population has been
inoculated.
All eligible staff working in
Centara’s hotels and resorts in
Phuket have already been fully
vaccinated, offering guests peace of
mind when staying with Centara as
their hotels and resorts continue to
follow certified health and hygiene
procedures with the comprehensive
Centara Complete Care programme.
Travellers have a choice of five
hotels and resorts on Phuket,
including Centara Grand Beach
Resort Phuket, the perfect place to
spend time with family and loved
ones, relaxing at the beach club and
making memories in the resort’s
own waterpark. At Centara Grand
Beach Resort Phuket, international
travellers can maximise their
vacation with the free nights’ offer
while also receiving 100% of their
room rate back in hotel credit, to
be redeemed for room upgrades,
memorable meals, refreshing drinks
and spa treatments.
Other properties participating
in this promotion include Centara
Centara invites travellers to redis- credits redeemable immediately Villas Phuket; Centara Karon Resort
cover Phuket with free night offers upon check-in for culinary and spa Phuket; Centara Kata Resort Phuket
and a quarantine-free stay. experiences during their stay. and Maikhao Dream Villa Resort &
Ideally suited for international Spa, Centara Boutique Collection
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s travellers returning to Phuket for a – all of which are offering THB 500
leading hotel operator, invites quarantine-free stay starting July resort credit daily.
travellers to rediscover Phuket and 2021, the offer is applicable for “Rediscover Phuket” offers are
explore the island as they’ve never bookings from now until 31 August available for booking from now until
seen before with free night offers a 2021 for stays from 1 July to 20 31 August 2021 for stays from 1July
choice of family-friendly hotels and December 2021. to 20December 2021.
pool villa resorts. Under Thailand’s Tourism
For every two nights stayed, a Sandbox scheme, the kingdom For more information about
third consecutive night is free, so is gearing up to welcome fully “Rediscover Phuket” offer and
whether travellers enjoy a “Stay vaccinated travellers from around to book, visit https://www.
3 pay 2”, “Stay 6 pay 4”, or all the the world without requiring centarahotelsresorts.com/featured-
way up to “Stay 21 pay 14” offer, quarantine on arrival. The island packages/phuket-sandbox/
the longer they stay, the more free province of Phuket is spearheading
nights they receive. the programme, reopening safely Alternatively, contact the Centara
With the “Rediscover Phuket” to international tourists on 1 July reservation centre at reservations@
offer, guests also get free daily hotel 2021, when at least 70%t of the chr.co.th.
THE PLACE TO BE 21-27 June 2021
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
BRING BAC K T HE LOVE
Join us as we celebrate the reopening of our hotels in Phuket and Krabi, where your
clients can enjoy up to 100% of the room rate as daily hotel credits, redeemable
immediately on arrival.
At Centara Grand Resort Phuket, your guests can use the hotel credit for a room
upgrade, ease into their holiday with a relaxing spa treatment, or indulge in a culinary
experience before heading to the resort water park.
Nestled within its own secluded bay, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi invites BOOK NOW
travellers to check in and chill out with a choice of four restaurants and rejuvenating
spa rituals at SPA Cenvaree.
Rates from THB 3,315 per night
Visit our dedicated trade website centarahotelsresorts.com/b2b
21-27 June 2021
Princess resumes US
cruises
Princess Cruises to Princess cruises sailing through
resume sailings in 2021 are available for guests who
the US this Septem- have received their final dose of
ber from Los Ange- an approved COVID-19 vaccine at
les, San Francisco least 14 days before the beginning
and Ft. Lauderdale. of the cruise and have proof of
vaccination. Crew vaccinations
Following will be in accordance with CDC
collaboration guidelines.
with government
officials and evolving CRUISE WITH
guidance from the
CONFIDENCE
• Ruby Princess: Sailing out of the
iconic Port of San Francisco, Ruby Updates to the cruise line’s Cruise
Princess will start with seven-day with Confidence programme are
California Coast cruises before also being implemented, providing
adding 15-day cruises exploring peace of mind for booked guests
four distinct island jewels in who may encounter an unexpected
Hawaii and 10-day Mexico trip cancellation or interruption due
cruises to the lineup. to COVID-19. Guests can cancel for
• Enchanted Princess: Begins with any reason up to 30 days before
two brand new cruises from Ft. departure and receive a Future
Lauderdale to start her current Cruise Credit for any cancellation
inaugural season of 10-day fees, and a refund of additional
cruises to the Southern and funds received to the original
U.S. Centers for Disease Control Eastern Caribbean. payment method. As an enhanced
and Prevention (CDC), Princess is • Sky Princess, Regal Princess and benefit, guests may cancel and
announcing its intent to return to Caribbean Princess: From Ft. receive the same Future Cruise
service in the United States sailing Lauderdale, guests can island- Credit and refund within 30 days all
from Los Angeles, San Francisco, hop through the Caribbean with the way to sailing day if they test
and Ft. Lauderdale this fall. three-, five-, seven- and 14-day positive for COVID-19.
Starting between 25 September cruises, available in the Eastern
and 28 November 2021, Caribbean, that visit some of the PRINCESS
cruises onboard eight Princess best-known beaches in the world
MedallionClass ships will once and the Western Caribbean that MEDALLIONCLASS
again take guests to the Caribbean, allows guests to explore Ancient VACATION
Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii and Mayan Ruins and the beauty
the California Coast. of unspoiled coral reefs and All Princess ships offer
• Majestic Princess and Grand underwater caves. TrulyTouchless experiences with
Princess: Los Angeles once again • Crown Princess: Travels to more ways to support physical
provides the springboard to a the Panama Canal, from Ft. distancing and personalisation that
variety of destinations, including Lauderdale, on a series of 10- simplifies the guest experience
the California Coast and Mexico day cruises to this iconic cruise and delivers next-level service
on seven-day cruises and the wonder of the world. supporting new health protocols.
Islands of Hawaii on 15-day Dining, entertainment, and shore Princess ships offer Wi-Fi at sea
cruises. Also available are three- excursion details are currently being through MedallionNet.
to five-day Getaway cruises to finalised and will be communicated
the California Coast and Mexico. in the coming weeks. Full Story
21-27 June 2021
Can airlines find the
cash to survive the
Destinations are relying on their Philippine Airlines
national airlines to bring back the Philippine Airlines is heading for
tourists but do airlines are running a major restructuring that local
out of cash to rebuild networks. media says could cut some long-
haul flights to slow cash burn.
Destinations are looking to The Philippine Daily Inquirer
international airlines to deliver quoted aviation expert and former
them from the Covid-19 storm, Vietnam Airlines, according to a Philippine Airlines president Avelino
but who will save the airlines from Reuters report earlier this week. Zapanta saying the cuts may include
financial collapse? The banks will lend 4 trillion dong the flag carrier’s flights from Manila
(USD173.8 million) to the national to London and New York.
Air India airline to weather the impact of the International operations
Air India is in the throes of pandemic and avoid bankruptcy, contributed around 80% of PAL
“disinvestment” as the government state media reported on Monday. revenues from 2018 to 2020, while
attempts to end decades of heavy Media reports identified the domestic service accounted for
losses and state intervention to Vietnam Maritime Commercial 20%, according to PAL Holdings’
keep the airline flying. Joint Stock Bank, Saigon – Hanoi 2020 annual report.
India’s Economic Times reported Commercial Joint Stock Bank and “PAL will have a long way to go
this week that disinvestment-bound SeABank, claiming the interest-free for recovery. The uncertainty of
Air India hopes to raise USD26.9 loans should be available in July. the situation still prevails, but news
million to USD40.3 million by The airline, which is 86% owned on the availability of COVID-19
selling commercial and residential by the government, reported a net vaccine brings hope that passenger
real estate assets in e-commerce loss of 4.97 trillion dong (USD216.5 traffic will be better than 2020,” the
auctions across the country starting million) in the first quarter. annual report stated.
8 July. Local media reports claim PAL
A special-purpose business unit Garuda Indonesia intends to file a Chapter 11 creditor
– Air India Assets Holding Ltd – has Last Friday, trading of Garuda protection petition in the US to
been set up to hold the non-core Indonesia’s shares halted over bond shield its assets and restructure
assets of the Air India group, many default AFP reported. Indonesia’s hundreds of billions of pesos in
of which will be sold off to raise stock exchange suspended trading obligations.
cash. after the country’s national airline
missed a key bond payment, Thai Airways International
Singapore Airlines fanning fears that the cash strapped The Central Bankruptcy Court of
Singapore Airlines describes its airline was heading for bankruptcy. Thailand gave the go-ahead for
financial year ending 31 March The Jakarta-based bourse cited Thai Airways’ rehabilitation plan
2021 as the “toughest year in its Garuda’s default on a USD500 earlier this month. The green light
history.” Singapore Airlines Group million Islamic bond, known as means the airline will now embark
slumped to a record SGD4.3 billion ‘sukuk’, for suspending share trading on the painful tasking of returning
full-year net loss for the financial “until further notice”. to profit. Thai Airways International
year reversing the SGD$59 million Garuda received a government has been reporting losses since
operating profit it made the rescue package last year and has 2013 that ultimately forced the
previous year. At the operating been offering early retirement to airline to seek protection under the
level, the group was SGD2.5 billion its employees as it scrambles to country’s Central Bankruptcy Court
in the red. restructure. The airline posted a loss last year. That kept creditors at bay
of more than USD1 billion in the until a Business Rehabilitation Plan
Vietnam Airlines nine months to September. It has gained the court’s approval earlier
In Vietnam, three banks pledged yet to report its full-year financial this month.
interest-free loans to prop up results for 2020. Full Story
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