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Located in Bur Dubai, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Textile Souk, The Dubai Heritage Village and Grand Mosque. Dubai Museum and Meena Bazaar are also within 1 mile (2 km). Al Ghubaiba Station is 10 minutes by foot and Saeediya Station is 12 minutes. Hotel features This hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/café. Free WiFi in public areas and a free shopping centre shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking and 24-hour room service. Room amenities All 70 rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service and LED TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find minibars, safes and desks.
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Europe’s largest airline Ryanair will introduce flights from Kyiv to five additional European destinations from April 2019. The airline will add services to Dublin, Manchester, Athens, Sofia and Paphos in Cyprus, taking the total number of destinations available via Ryanair from Ukraine to 22 in 11 countries. This expansion of Ukraine services comes just weeks after the airline first began flying from Kyiv and Lviv.
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Tours Morocco Trips is professional and experienced travel company based in Casablanca offering New Year Morocco trips & Christmas travel to Merzouga desert in 4x4 and minibus transfer. Explore Sahara desert and enjoy camel ride from Merzouga, in adventure Marrakech tour with experienced drivers and professional desert & mountain guides.
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Our private Marrakech New Year tour with hotel pick up starts with Tours Morocco Trips today and we drive towards the Atlas mountains and its highest point at Tizi ‘n’ Tichka. You visit Berber villages on the way to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Here you enjoy lunch meal and you explore the largest and most filmed Kasbah in Morocco. It is a UNESCO World heritage site where movies like “Gladiator” were filmed. We drive to Ouarzazate, oto visit local Atlas film studios. You will explore fascinating “Road of the thousands Kasbahs” before you reach the village of “Kalaat Mgouna”. Here you may purchase local rose products. You finish the day in “Dades Valley” where you spend the night in local Moroccan riad with dinner. The next day we celebrate New Year in Morocco.
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On the last day of our Marrakech 3 day New Year tour our camel guide wake you up to watch the amazing sunrise over the Merzouga dunes. We ride camels backwards to the village for breakfast and then we continue towards Marrakech passing Agdez , Draa Valley and Ouarzazate. We drive again over the Tizi ‘n’ Tichka to reach Marrakech in the evening. Thank you for travelling with Tours Morocco Trips.
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Conveniently located in Jember, Bandung Permai Hotel is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. Set 4.9 km from the excitement of the city, this 3-star hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city's biggest attractions. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.
At Bandung Permai Hotel, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. A selection of top-class facilities such as 24-hour room service, 24-hour security, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, ticket service can be enjoyed at the hotel.
The ambiance of Bandung Permai Hotel is reflected in every guestroom. television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, desk, mini bar are just some of the facilities that can be found throughout the property. The complete list of recreational facilities is available at the hotel, including outdoor pool. Bandung Permai Hotel is a smart choice for travelers to Jember, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay every time.


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Dear, thrill-seekers and dreamers! Buckle up because we’re about to dive headfirst into a world where sandy shores meet exclusivity, where the sun kisses the ocean in a secluded dance – yep, we’re talking about private island getaways. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Private islands? That’s for the A-listers, not broke college students like me.” Hold on to your sunhats, my friends, because I’ve got news for you.
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So, why should you, a student on a budget, care about private islands? Well, grab a seat because we’re about to unravel the mystery. These secluded havens aren’t just about luxury; they’re about escaping the ordinary, trading the lecture halls for hammocks, and turning your Instagram into a jealousy-inducing masterpiece.
I’ve been around the block in the world of vacation planning for a cool decade, and let me tell you, private island getaways are the crème de la crème. In this guide, I’m not just going to spill the beans; I’m going to serve you a whole tropical buffet of tips, tricks, and insider knowledge. We’re not just talking about planning a trip; we’re talking about crafting an experience that will be etched in your memory forever.
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A private island getaway is a vacation experience where you have the entire island to yourself. This means no crowds, no noise, and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
Private islands are typically located in remote and exotic locations, such as the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific. They offer a variety of amenities and activities, such as stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, lush rainforests, world-class spas, and gourmet dining.
Why choose a private island getaway?
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If you’re a student on a budget, there are still plenty of private island getaways that you can afford. Here are a few top picks:
- Cayo Espanto, Belize: This small island in Belize offers affordable rates and stunning scenery.
- Little Palm Island, British Virgin Islands: This secluded island is perfect for students looking for a relaxing getaway.
- Necker Island, British Virgin Islands: This private island is owned by Sir Richard Branson and offers a variety of activities and amenities.
- North Island, Seychelles: This island paradise is perfect for students looking for a luxurious getaway.
- Soneva Jani, Maldives: This overwater resort offers stunning views and a variety of activities.
Tips for getting the most out of your private island getaway
- Arrive early: This will give you time to check in and relax before dinner.
- Take advantage of the amenities: Many private islands offer a variety of amenities, such as swimming pools, spas, and fitness centers. Be sure to take advantage of these amenities and make the most of your stay.
- Get to know the staff: The staff at private islands are highly trained and dedicated to making sure your stay is as perfect as possible. Get to know the staff and let them know what you’re looking for. They’ll be able to help you plan your activities and make recommendations.
- Be flexible: Things don’t always go according to plan, especially when you’re traveling. Be flexible and go with the flow. This will help you relax and enjoy your stay.
Private island getaways offer the ultimate in luxury and seclusion. If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacation experience, a private island getaway is the perfect choice for you


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With a stay at The Hill Hoteis Apart Suite, you'll be centrally located in Sao Carlos, just a 3-minute walk from Dr. Perdigao Municipal Theater and 5 minutes by foot from Sao Carlos Cathedral. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Antonio Massel Municipal Market and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Volunteers Monument. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
- Dr. Perdigao Municipal Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
- Sao Carlos Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
- Antonio Massel Municipal Market - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Volunteers Monument - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elias Salles Square - 1 km / 0.6 mi
- La Salle Theater - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
- SESC - Sao Carlos Theater - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Santa Casa de São Carlos Hospital - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Fatima - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
- Paroquia Sao Sebastiao - 1.5 km / 1 mi
- Paroquia Santo Antonio de Padua - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
- Shopping Center Iguatemi Sao Carlos - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Federal University of Sao Carlos - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
- Ecological Park of San Carlos - 7 km / 4.4 mi
- Damha Golf Club - 20 km / 12.4 mi .The nearest major airport is Araraquara (AQA) - 39.7 km / 24.7 mi.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air- conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
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Our waterfront bed and breakfast is the ultimate alternative to a St Augustine luxury hotel. Look no more for your next place to stay; make your reservation today and the rest of the details will fall in order effortlessly. Our property sits on Anastasia Island, overlooking the beautiful beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the sea from your private balcony, our rooftop hot tub, observation platform, or secluded boardwalk. Walk to the beach’s public access entrance in less than two minutes. Our accommodations offer thoughtful amenities appreciated by visitors of all kinds. Newcomers, returning guests, and St Augustine regulars will find comforts of home here. Don’t go without; you deserve the personalized treatment we afford.
Whether your Old City escape is meant to include romance, adventure, leisure, or business, our inn provides the perfect setting and atmosphere. A gourmet breakfast will be just what you need to start each day. What you do after that is the ever-popular question. From soaking up some sun on the sand just a few steps away to taking a helicopter tour, lounging around the property to exploring the Lightner Museum, or shopping at the outlets to learning about St Augustine’s history, you can’t answer incorrectly. The Historic District is a 20-minute drive away. Don’t miss the Bridge of Lions on your way.
Being a part of the greater St Augustine community inspires us to live up to the reputation that precedes us. Our staff puts forth every effort to provide a refined beach vacation destination. Browse our site to catch a glimpse of the luxury that awaits your arrival. Choose one of our 11 unique lodging options, between rooms, suites, and a penthouse, that best fits your taste. Luxury hotels of St Augustine have their own benefits, but Pearl of the Sea is a rare gem you’ll be glad you discovered.


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In modern life, people have many means of transportation to travel from one destination to another. One of the most effective way is travelling by air with the limited time and more convenience. Besides, the increasing utilization of airplanes brings the benefit for economy and tourism of every country. Among various airlines, Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) which is owned by Malaysia government is considered to be one of the best full-service carriers especially in Asian region. This report creates the new marketing plan for MAB, the largest airlines in Malaysia. Depending on the information from MAB annual report and some official websites, an overview of the vision, mission and corporate objectives are illustrated clearly. Through the analysis of the MAB current marketing plan, this paper indicates the future marketing objectives and discuss about some Ansoff’s strategic alternatives including market penetration, market development and diversification. After that, a new low cost carrier focusing on Australian market is assessed as the best plan to rebuild the customer network and increase the profit for medium and long haul flights. By applying some marketing theories, a new 7P of marketing mix and implementation plan with the budget schedule are released in detail. From this report, some recommendations are given to gain the customer loyalty and bring MAB to become the top five-star airline over the world.
In the globalisation, airlines play a vital role on transporting people for long distances. Thanks for the development of airlines industry, people can travel easily and it contributes positively to the economy of each country. Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is a flag carrier of Malaysia with the proud history as an outstanding brand and warm hospitality. It aims to provide excellent service and keep cost effective to earn the profitability and enlarge the market. The airline was founded in the year 1930 in Singapore and the first flight flew in 1947 (Malaysia Airlines, 2018). Then the airline was renamed as Malaysia Airline Berhad on the 1st September 2015 after Malaysian Airline System (MAS) had ceased operation (Centre for Aviation, 2018). Currently, the aircraft operates from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport as its hub to around 50 destinations across the world including Asia, Australasia, Africa, Americas, Europe and the Middle East. MAB belongs to the Malaysia Aviation Group which has two other subsidiaries such as regional low-cost carrier Firefly and regional carrier MASwings. Today the company has a fleet of around 79 aircrafts with around 14,000 employees. The purpose of this report is to suggest a new marketing plan for MAB to recover from two tragedies in 2014. Based on the vision and mission statement, MAB indicates its objectives to operate effectively. Through the review of the existing marketing plan with SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Force Model and marketing mix, the marketing objectives and some new strategic alternatives are illustrated clearly. Thanks to Ansoff’s strategies, the launch of new lost cost carrier targeting to Australian market is chosen as a method for promoting MAB’s brand. Subsequently, new marketing mix and implementation plan are described in detail to enhance the understanding about the importance of marketing plan in regaining market share and ensuring the customer satisfaction in airline industry.
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
MAB’s vision is to become “An Airline of Excellence” which offers the best to its passengers in terms of safety, comfort, punctuality. The purpose of MAB Board of Director is to create a unique airline renowned for its personal touch, warmth and efficiency. Besides, the mission statement of the organization including:
- Turn MAB to be one of the leading carriers in the airline industry and continue remaining as the World’s five-star value carrier.
- Produce the great profitability, create the customer loyalty and deliver consistently the customer satisfaction.
- Strengthen MAB’s status in the national and global market.
- Place people first and increase the position of employer and create value for shareholders.
- Build the recognition of “Malaysian Hospitality” service.
- Use Porter’s generic strategies to increase the competitive advantages and promote its brand over the market with differentiation strategy. It helps MAB to be known as a convenient and well equipped airline locally or internationally.
- Apply the differentiation strategy to compete with other airlines over the world by supplying a unique offering to meet customer requirements. MAB ensures to offer high quality product, good distribution network, maintain a well-maintained modern fleet, excellent in-flight service and airport facilities. MAB perform the differentiation by using highly modern technology compared to the other similar airlines.
- Focus on increasing the image as “Malaysian Hospitality”, offers its customers with flexible and customized services.
- Plan, implement, monitor the responsibility to generate revenue and grow the market share and meet profitability targets.
- Understand market trend and develop new potential market and product for MAB.
- Build trusted, strategic relationships with partners, develop a understanding of MAB weaknesses and challenges to propose the valuable strategies.
- Assess the current MAB’s products to feedback to the improving process of production and suggest solutions for improvement of the product or pricing offering.
- Abide by legal requirements and operations in the most efficient manner.
- Position as benchmark in the aviation industry, obtain the five star rating by Skytrax by 2018.
CURRENT MARKETING PLAN
Depending the SWOT analysis (detail on Appendix 1) and Porter’s Five Environmental Force Model (detail on Appendix 2), MAB determines its potential customers for its operation:
- The primary target is business travellers as they are the most frequent buyers, most loyal and are willing to pay the extra money than the average travellers. The typical business travellers are between 30-49 years old from upper middle class.
- The secondary market is leisure visitors who are sensitive to price. The types of travellers vary widely in their demographics and education who always looking for a good deal.
- Australian male and female at age of 25-50 with high income.
Positioning: MAB positions its service as high safe and high quality airline in the aviation industry.
MAB is a full-service carrier which brings the hospitality experience. MAB offers tickets for three types of class:
- First Class offers a premium experience with flat-bed seats, entertainment options, platinum lounge, internet connectivity. The passenger will be offered 50 kilos for checked baggage.
- Business Class – Golden Club Class is ideally for frequent flyers, offers special lounge service, in-flight services, communication via flight phone and over 100 hours of on-demand entertainment. The passenger will be offered 40 kilos for checked baggage.
- Economy Class for less outstanding services, comfortable seats and warm meals at affordable prices for customers. The passenger will be offered 30 kilos for checked baggage.
MAB pricing strategy is based on the differentiation with the high quality services offered to distinguish itself with other airlines. According to Porter (1980), differentiation involves making company’s service different from and more attractive than its competitors. As MAB offers full service flights, its airfare is generally higher than low cost carriers. Customers can buy ticket including added service with no hidden charges. The pricing policy equals to the value provided by company. MAB offers economy, medium-value, premium pricing strategy to adapt to demand of customer and maintain the high standard, hence MAB becomes the competitive airline especially in Asian market.
MAB operates from its home base of Kuala Lumpur International Airport and a secondary hub of Kota Kinabalu (Centre for Aviation, 2015). It operates on international and domestic routes providing access to 150 countries through global alliance Oneworld (Oneworld, 2017). MAB also uses code sharing arrangement to provide service in 90 destinations across Asia, Africa, the Americas and Middle East (Oneworld, 2017).
The conventional distribution strategy for MAB is using third party sales and travel agencies through its global distribution systems. The MAB marketing team works with the support of travel agents in London, Malaysia and Asia hence there is recovery on all the routes (Bellew, 2017). MAB increases direct sales via its website and online purchase via online partners which increase the competitive advantage and reduce distribution cost. In terms of online sales partnership, MAB strengthens the relationship with existing partners like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and builds new networking to improve the online distribution strategy. Apart from conventional and online strategy, MAB celebrates Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair (MATF) to excite customers. MAB also participates Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) which is held in March and September annually to offer great fares for travellers (Lesley, 2016). The multi-channel distribution strategy is designed to provide easier way for accessing to MAB tickets and improve the choice of customers.
Along with some traditional forms of media like televisions, magazines, press, MAB explores Search Engine Optimization (SEO) on Google, subscribes pay-per-click advertising and direct mails. MAB invests in social media marketing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. A mobile application is created to help customers to make reservation easily. It also undertakes sales promotion activities by offering discounts on certain travel routes during the year. As a part of customer retention strategy, MAB offers a frequent flyer program to its regular customers.
Sponsorship is a common strategy applied by MAB to increase the awareness of customers. MAB sponsors some major events like Liverpool Football Club, music festivals. MAB also raises fund for charity campaign, community service to promote for its brand. In 2016, MAB announced a four-year sponsorship for the country’s Olympic divers, Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri to support for the next Olympics in Tokyo 2020 (Malaysia Airlines, 2016).
MAB understands that people are most important for its business. MAB employs professionals from various countries for the smooth functioning of the airline. Further, MAB invest heavily in the training for their employees as they are responsible for the passenger safety. MAB established MAB Academy in 2017 to train the employees and develop aviation professionals to create the culture of ‘Malaysian hospitality’ in their employees (Malaysia Airlines, 2017).
MAB is effective in processing service to its customers. The process involves making reservation for the flight using the airline website, agents or through other dealers. After that the flight information is given to the customers. The passengers are required to arrive at the airport and they can use the lounge facilities at the airport in case of first class or business class reservations. The flight offers baggage checking, meals and in-flight entertainment as other full service carriers.
g. Physical Evidence
The Physical Evidence plays a major role to provide a tangible proof of the service quality. On the ground, the physical evidence includes the reservation website, tickets, the brand logo, the customer service, lounge and restroom while the in-flight facilities include the aircrafts, the seats, cleanliness of the place, the uniform of the employees. The airline’s fleet consists of six Airbus A380-800’s, 15 Airbus A330-300’s, and 54 Boeing 737-800’s with the replacement of Airbus A350 XWB from the end of 2017 (Malaysia Airlines, 2018). MAB also offer extra legroom on aircraft for increasing the customer’s comfort. MAB upgraded its Airbus A330 business class with the spacious fully lie-flat seats in 2016 which bring more space for work, play and sleep (Flynn, 2015).
PROPOSED MARKETING OBJECTIVES
- Improve direct sales by 50% through MAB website and become profitable airline in 2019.
- Increase safety measure to “win back customer”, rebuild the trust from customer and improve the customer experience.
- Maintain the excellent workforce, especially the cabin crew, build a strong relationship with alliances and other business partners to be ranked in top 5 best airlines in 2019.
- Improve the customer satisfaction of 95% in 2019 and have 75% of repeat customers in 2019.
- Increase market share by 20% through providing high levels of service quality and ensuring greater efficiency in operations.
- Start offering different service on the new destinations. MAB needs to introduce new low-cost carrier for medium and long-haul flight to adapt the customer’s need and compete with other low-cost airlines.
- Focus on offering the intangible service to its passengers and offering additional service like hotel, car rental, holiday packages and other services on the ground and in the air.
OUTLINES OF POSSIBLE STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES
MAB is expected to introduce three to four new routes a year to expand new market. According to Izham (2018), MAB will introduce more different destinations based on its existing segments. Moreover, MAB needs to distribute their basket equally, not only in Australia, Europe but also focus on China. The airline can consider China as a great potential by offering reduced hotel rates, hiring more Chinese-speaking staff on board, changing to Chinese flavour inflight menus. With the growing middle class and economic among Asian countries, tourism in Malaysia can also double with the big part come from China. Besides, another way to develop market is that MAB can expand to other target customers to compete with other airlines (Shaw, 2016). MAB needs to offer attractive fare package for corporate company on short haul or long-haul holidays. This strategy plays an important role on the expansion of target market to increase competitive advantage of MAB. However, to explore new market, MAB needs to do research to understand the customers’ demand which can waste time and money. By conducting online survey via website, social network, email, MAB can collect information easily to create new marketing plan. MAB also can collaborate with local government to offer discounts for local activities when passengers travel with MAB. It is effective way to increase the awareness of MAB and promote the local tourism.
In market penetration strategy, MAB tries to expand sales based on existing markets. Ansoff (1980) stated that market penetration is a strategy to use its existing services in current market. In Australian market, only MAB is full service carrier which can bring passengers to Malaysia comparing with two other low cost carriers like AirAsia, Malindo Air. Moreover, MAB is still assessed as one of the top ten foreign carriers in Australia market.
(Source: CAPA – Centre for Aviation, 2015)
However, flights from Australia only had the big capacity during the peak summer (40,104 seats on 07/2015 and reduced to 23,378 seats on 08/2015). Therefore, MAB can still remain its position as full-service carrier by investing more in the promotion program during low season such as advertising, sales promotion to increase seat occupancy rate and reduce the operating cost for building good core competencies. Besides, MAB can also decrease the ticket price to attract more customers from competitors. By increasing distribution channels especially via online booking websites or social network, passengers can aware of MAB easily. MAB is the first airline in Asia to allow users to book flights and process payments through Facebook Messenger. Johnson & Scholes (2002) argue that the market penetration strategy is the least risky since it leverages the firm’s existing resources and capabilities. Hence, MAB can compete with other airlines by improving service levels, punctuality, ratio of delivery of bags and the quality for food to satisfy the customers. MAB is not considered as a budget airline or a luxurious one, it is in the premium category (Ismail, 2017). For example, to travel from Malaysia to Australia, MAB is the second most popular airline comparing to Air Asia X.
(Source: Tourism Australia, 2017)
There was 25% of visitors choosing MAB to travel from Malaysia to Australia, therefore, repositioning the brand, launching new promotions to gain market share and accordingly, increase revenue is necessary to penetrate the market (Kotler, 2000). By focusing on advertising, sponsorship, MAB can build the loyalty from customers.
In diversification strategy, MAB tries to grow its market share by introducing new offerings in new markets. It is the most risk strategy because it requires both new product and market development (Johnson & Scholes, 2002). MAB is expected to launch a low-cost carrier targeting Australian demand. The rising cost of living and multiculture in Australia has shown new potential customers which can be exploited. Today, Australia has five low-cost carrier options for overseas travel which is Jetstar, Scoot, AirAsia X, Indonesia AirAsia and Cebu Pacific (Ironside, 2017). With the lower value of the Australian dollar, Australian raises the interest with low cost airlines. According to Christian (2017), price is still the largest factor in choice of travel. Besides, MAB just has regional low cost carrier well-known as Firefly, the launch of new budget airlines serving medium and long haul routes at very low price with providing only the basics of service is necessary to increase the popularity of MAB. MAB increases the diversification by focusing on the different target market and explore more new destinations in Australia such as Perth, Tasmania. Because AirAsia X has a leading 59% of nonstop seat capacity from Australia to Malaysia compared to 35% for MAB, MAB low cost carrier can help airlines to regain more market share.
(Source: CAPA – Centre for Aviation & Australia BITRE, 2017)
According to Centre for Aviation & Australia BITRE (2017), the airline carried 1.4 million passengers to and from Australia in 2014 but this number reduced to 900,000 passengers in 2016 because both MAB and AirAsia pursued significant expansion in the Australia-Malaysia market. However, according to Centre for Aviation (2018), iin August 2018, AirAsia X’s capacity will drop to 50%, therefore, the new launch of MAB low cost carrier is essential to gain more share market in Australia. To build the trust from customers, the low-cost airlines of MAB need to pass the International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for excellent safety record. The investment in new aircraft also helps MAB to expand routes from some other major destinations in Australia to Asian countries.
NEW LOW COST CARRIER IN AUSTRALIAN MARKET
MAB considers to use diversification strategy in Ansoff’s strategies through establishing low cost carrier to new segment in Australia. By analysing the PESTLE model in Australian market (details on Appendix 3), a new target market is chosen:
- Australian male and female at age of 20-50 with middle and low income.
- Group at working age (15-55) on middle class.
- Australian families who are value-conscious, and senior citizens who has most time to travel.
- Leisure travellers wanting travel at a cheaper rate.
- Fly to international routes for business purposes under a small budget.
- Students who seek for low price ticket.
The core product of MAB low cost carrier is that it provides low cost transportation for middle class and lower class customers so that they can also experience flight journey. MAB low cost carrier offers three types of fare including:
- Starter Fare with additional fee for 7kg of carry-on luggage, additional extras of baggage (15-40kg), seat selection, pre-purchased meals and entertainment.
- Starter Plus with a 60-day check-in, additional free for 20kg checked baggage, extra legroom, priority boarding and reserved standard seating.
- Starter Flexible Plus offer the option to be flexible tickets, optional airport check-in with priority lane access at the airport.
The augmented product including online booking function, variety of meal options, in-flight entertainment, mobile ticket is added with extra fee to increase the product’s value. MAB low cost carrier provides free travel protection against lost baggage and insurance coverage to commuters to make them feel safe during flights. By bringing more choice for customers at the lowest price, MAB can adapt to the real demand of passengers and attract more Australian travel through MAB.
MAB low cost carrier uses cost leadership strategy to suit their class of customers. According Murphy (2017), Australian is almost from working class, hence they tend to look for cheap price tickets. With the introduction of services of low fares, most people that can only afford to travel once could travel up to three times with their cheaper fares. This service adapts to the guests who do not need for meals, frequent flyer miles or airport lounges in exchange for fares up to 80% lower than those currently offered with equivalent convenience. It offers reasonable price tickets while ensuring the convenience and comfort of the customers. MAB low cost carrier will be successful in retaining customer loyalty because the passengers are guaranteed of their money’s worth. It will help to attract huge sales and provide more revenue. MAB low cost carrier’s flight tickets can range from 250 Ringgit (AUD85) to 1450 Ringgit (AUD500) while its additional services such as in-flight meals range from 10-40 Ringgit (AUD4-15), additional baggage costs 20-70 Ringgit (AUD7-25) and in-flight entertainment ranges from 30-40 Ringgit (AUD10-15). But those fares are as baseline as you get including a seat allocated by the airline and only 7kg of carry-on baggage and not a gram more. Other “add-ons” ranged from comfort packs of a blanket and pillow, Wi-Fi, seat selection.
MAB low cost carrier targets to some major destinations in Australia such as Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Tasmania with the same frequent density with MAB full service carrier. MAB operates over 40 weekly flights to Australia for low cost carrier including almost flights to two main cities like Sydney, Melbourne. All the flights are from the carrier’s main hub in Kuala Lumpur. Besides, MAB low cost carrier sells its product through three main channels including online sales, retail sales and resellers. Tickets are available at ticketing agencies, where the agents help the customers choose the best of flights and offers for them. MAB low cost carrier establishes sales office in Sydney airport, Melbourne airport and some main road of major Australian cities to support customers in buying tickets. Bookings are available to be made on internet in several languages. It will reduce maintenance cost of stores, reach more to audience and bring the convenience for customers. Thus, internet services are the most sort for buying tickets. Company’s own website or third-party websites are used to distribute MAB ticket. Booking services are also available through SMS and apps. Besides, the information and updates about flights are available through SMS. Offline and online travel agents also offer attractive tour packages and arrange the most suited plans for the travellers.
MAB releases ticketless system that allows customers to purchase their ticket online at a discounted rate. They also have a scheme of group discounts and this helps to get more target market, especially internet based customers. MAB low cost carrier uses many media channels like TV, print, online advertisement to market its service. MAB low cost carrier sponsors the Australian rugby team and cricket team, the main sports of Australia to power brand recognition. It supports for same sew marriage and LGBT community through campaigns which gains positive image amongst the people. MAB also works with flight centre in Australia because one in ten low cost carrier passengers book ticket through Flight Centre (Flight Centre, 2017). Some promotion programs such as selling first 1,000 seat each quarter at half price, discounting for travel solo or with their loved one, discounting for traveling sharing the flying moment in Facebook, Instagram with hashtag #The Best Moment with MAB Low Cost Carrier are applied to raise the customer awareness and rebuild the trust from customers. MAB collaborates with hostel, cheap accommodation booking online to make deal for budget holiday travellers. Because Australian travel most from September to December, MAB releases discounted ticket between February and August to promote the demand. Besides, MAB can give free meals and luggage fare to students and the elderly in Australia for the first time travelling with MAB low cost carrier to bring the excellent experience for the passengers. MAB releases a new TV commercial, passes the message across all social media platforms as well as billboard on big cities or near stations to attract customers. The campaign will be expanded around Australia to bring the recognition of MAB low cost carrier to the Australian communities.
MAB low cost carrier’s physical evidence can be divided into ground and in-flight facilities. The ground environment includes booking office, baggage facility system, website. In-flight service is the most important function which has direct affect to customers. MAB still uses Boeing 737-800 and A330-300s for low cost carrier to increase the safety for customers. With more hi-tech facilities like offering virtual reality and augmented reality for in-flight entertainment and upgrading the massage seat system, customers prefer this flight while travelling to and from Australia. The cleanliness of the flight and the employees’ official uniform are also considered to increase the brand image. The customers will have the same experience when travelling with MAB low cost carrier comparing to MAB full service. The airline has to ensure the best in-flight facilities that match world class standards.
MAB low cost carrier prouds of itself in providing the best of service, hence it pays more attention to the flight attendants who will become the face of MAB. The flight attendants are trained to have knowledge about Australia’s lifestyle and attitude. Moreover, all the staff is properly trained in terms of safety measures and actions to be taken during emergencies. MAB offers training programs to its employees, where employees are checked upon physical, mental and cognitive scale of judgement, so that they can take decisions at critical times. Being an international service, a diversified peer group is presented to support for flight attendants to ensure that the Malaysian Hospitality is a part of their body. The most important aspect of safety in an airline is the professionalism of the pilots, engineers and crew (Chirstian, 2018). MAB ensures to choose the right people in its organisation depending on their capabilities. Although customers do not expect luxurious service or high treatment, employees of MAB still offer high level of service quality with cheap fares and on-time performance of the flights along medium and long routes.
The travellers can book the tickets online or offline, through various channel available. After booking, the ticket is generated via email and other information like boarding and timings or cancellations are updated through the SMS. The process of MAB low cost carrier involves the effective reservation system, the facilities provided in the airport, baggage handling and check in process. For Starter Plus and Starter Flexible Plus, passengers are given the priority in transferring baggage. In the flight, attendants care for the comfort level of the travellers. The customer data bases are maintained and the regular customers are identified to be given discounts. MAB establishes dedicated customer care team to resolve customer complaints between one to twenty-four hours of request. They believe customers are key to their expansion and growth, and hence the effective process is built to satisfy all targeted customers.
In order to increase the recognition of new low-cost carrier, the company needs to develop an implementation plan to boost sales and recover its reputation. Implementation plan means the actual steps the company will take to promote its business (Umble, Haft & Umble, 2003). The implementation phase of the marketing plan ensures the marketing activities happen in the correct time. MAB has a new vision in Australian market which is focus on satisfying customers at low price. Therefore, it is necessary to create a new slogan like “Safest and Cheapest” to achieve the new goals with strategic plan. MAB will conduct some specific actions to raise the customer’s awareness of new MAB product to all customer segmentations and rebuild the trust from customers. Firstly, MAB will invest in upgrading website to operate new low-cost carrier, recruit and train employees to increase their knowledge about new product of MAB. Secondly, MAB will perform some promotional mix such as advertising, direct marketing, sale promotion, public relations and personal selling especially in Australian market. When Australian travels via MAB, the tourism in Malaysia can be promoted, therefore, the government plays an important role on raising fund for MAB to research and develop new low-cost carrier to some new routes in Australia. Moreover, the most popular month for travel in Australia is from September to December because it is the summer in Australia (Flight Centre, 2017). Hence, MAB has plan to launch promotion programs between January and August to increase the demand.
|Launch “The best Moment with MAB Low Cost Carrier” campaign for passengers who publish in the social networks||Limited|
|Live shows in Australia||Medium|
|Improving quarterly reservation system||Medium|
|Start using virtual reality in-flight entertainment||Medium|
|Discounting for flights from Australia to up to 2 countries in Asia||Medium|
|Promoting advertising video on Youtube||High|
|Enhance website and mobile application||High|
|Direct mail campaign||Limited|
|“Customer care team” training program||Medium|
|Selling first 1,000 seat each quarter at half price||High|
|Discounted price for travel solo or with their loved one||Medium|
|Sponsor Australian rugby and cricket teams||Medium|
|Release fliers to university, citizen communities||Limited|
|Free meal and luggage fee for students and the elderly in Australia travelling for the first time with MAB low cost carrier||Medium|
Comparing to many airlines operating nowadays, Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is considered as a successful business with great brand. Although experiencing two tragedies of MH370 and MH17 in 2014, it still has conducted effective steps in recovering its reputation and regaining the trust from customers. With the role as the national icon, MAB represents the Malaysian hospitality on behalf of the nation to its customers. Not only promoting domestic travel, it also aims to provide a Malaysian experience to international visitors and contribute significantly on the development of tourism industry in Malaysia. Through the consideration that Australia is the MAB’s largest market outside of Malaysia, there is still room for further expansion in the Australian market. Depending on the PESTLE analysis in Australia, the low-cost carrier is assessed as the opportunity of this company to increase the competitive advantage. With the determination of marketing mix strategy and some key actions during twelve-month timetable, a picture of new horizon for MAB is illustrated in order to adapt the demand of all types of customers.
In order to become a strong brand over the world, MAB needs to keep the price by controlling the operating costs, maximizing seat capacity, limiting overhead costs, lowering turnover ratio of employees, developing innovative programs to keep customers. In addition, MAB should improve the value of services by improving the ticketing process, flexibility of flight schedules, efficiency of checking in and checking out on the airport. More communication channels should be created to provide convenient service to customers which will enhance the company’s images for better public relations. Finally, MAB needs to continuously keep up with the latest internet technologies and applications to improve the efficiency of promotion. Understanding the fact that price is the most important factor that affects the purchase decision of the consumers will help company provide better product to meet the need of customers as well as establish an effective brand image for the long term sustainable competitive advantage in the future.
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MAB is a national flag carrier with 90% of capital from the government. Thus, MAB could depend on the government for any difficulties.
- MAB received various recognitions and awards which is useful in building customer network.
- MAB has highly trained pilots and cabin crew on the world. MAB got the award for the world’s “Best Airline Cabin Staff” in 2017 (Skytrax, 2017).
- MAB is well known as a modern aircraft with excellent facilities to provide satisfactory services to customers. MAB have invested on IT to benefit their customers’ needs and enhance their performance. MAB provides comfortable seats, modern lounges, new flat-bed seats, different meals and drinks to bring the comfort to customers.
- MAB has operated in airline industry for more than four decades. They have vast experience compared to new industry players in Asia, Middle East, Australia and other global destinations (Malaysia Airlines, 2018).
- MAB needs a large amount of capital to run smoothly the service. Besides, the operating cost of MAB is high including landing cost and airport tax with low profit margin as other full service carriers.
- Compare with other airlines, the price offered by MAB is more expensive. To become a a 5 stars airline, the maintenance fees for MAB are very high. Hence, this affects the price of the tickets indirectly.
- As a major aviation industry that is state-controlled, MAB does not have flexibility to change destinations, routes and pricing.
- In 2014, the airline lost two planes carrying 537 people (Raghuvanshi, 2014).The twin air disasters make the airline face financial problems and influence badly to brand image.
MAB join Oneworld in 2013 which includes 13 leading airlines working together as one to provide excellent value (OneWorld, 2017). It will help MAB expand market share, expand route network.
- The partnerships of MAB with other partners is very important for the airline to stay competitive in the challenging market.
- Growth of the population will increase the demand of the air transportation.
- Customers have different needs and desires in term of purchasing. It is because of the factors like demographic, psychographic, and geographic factor.
- Growth in the information technology enables MAB to lower the cost and time consume for their operations.
- The support that given by the government will help Malaysia Airlines to survive in this industry.
- Rebranding in 2015 from Malaysian Airline System Berhad to Malaysia Airlines Berhad brings opportunities to improve the presence of MAB and rebuild the trust from customers (Anthony, 2015).
- Cutting unprofitable routes and reduce from 20,000 employees to 14,000 employees can bring more profit for MAB (Anthony, 2015).
- “Open Skies” policy allows MAB to access to destinations with no restriction on frequency and capacity of flight. Hence, it brings opportunities for MAB to compete in the aviation market.
- MAB competes with other full-service carriers like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Qantas, Japan Airlines. It also has competitors as low-cost carriers such as AirAsia, JetStar, Scoot.
- The “Open Skies” policy and agreements could be a potential threat because of increasing competitors in airlines industry.
- The increase in oil price influences on airline’s fuel cost. The oil price which typically accounts for around 30% of an airline’s costs has risen 52% since June 2017 (Freed, 2018). It puts pressure on costs and create the fare inflation.
- Terrorism can force to stop some flights and airlines have to suffer the loss of money and reputation.
- Foreign currency fluctuation is an important factor influence on the ticket price which can become the threat for MAB.
Porter’s Five Forces Model
Threat of substitutes
There are no means of transportation which can substitute airlines. Most routes served by airlines are not accessible easily by car, train or ship. Although travelling by road or sea is cheaper, it consumes much time than travelling by air. Air travel is also assessed as the safest way which adapts the increasing demand of visitors. Therefore, threat of substitutes of MAB is low.
The threat of new entrants
There is high barrier to entry the airline industry. It requires a large initial capital investment to compete with existing airlines due to the economies of scale. The cost of setting up of offices, buying aircraft, hiring pilots and others staffs create a high barrier for the new entrants. Another barrier to entry is the limited availability landing slots. Besides, the level of barriers to entry depends on the customer loyalty. A new airline requires a long period to build the customer relationship and create the unique position in the competitive market. Although MAB experienced two tragedies of MH370 and MH17 which influenced on its reputation, MAB is still considered as the high-quality airlines with the excellent hospitality service. Besides, thanks to the high level of protection towards the major airline from the government, many new firms unable to meet the requirements and regulations and enter airline industry. Thus, threat of new entrants to MAB is low.
The power of suppliers
The aircraft industry is monopolized by two major aircrafts manufacturers which is Airbus and Boeing. Besides, MAB depends heavily on the price of oil for its profit margin which implies the high bargaining power of oil suppliers. Due to the limited number of aircraft suppliers and high price of fuel thus the power of supplier is high.
The bargain power of buyers
There are many airlines for the choice of customers. Customers can use skyscanner, flight centre, expedia to compare ticket price among airlines. Because nowadays customers can search and book airline easily, the power of buyers is high.
The aviation market has become more competitive with the rapid increase of the low-cost carriers and full service carriers which reduce market attractive. In Australian market, there are many competitors like Qantas, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Thai Airways. Besides, MAB also competes with low cost carriers such as Malindo Air, Scoot, AirAsia, JetStar.
According to Porter (1985), Five Forces Model is a powerful tool to understand the competitiveness of business environment and identify the potential strategies.
Australia is a stable political environment country. Australia currently has air agreements with more than 100 countries (Australian Government, 2018). Under this policy, it will allow the carriers to serve passengers in more overseas markets, unrestricted overflight and landing rights. This circumstance will expand the aviation market and become more liberalized.
The Australian dollar is still assessed as powerful currency over the world which appreciates 11% against Malaysian Ringgit (McLaughlin, 2017). A high Australian dollar improves a purchasing power when travelling overseas of Australian. Besides, the increasing income of households to around $2,100 weekly in 2016 motivated Australian to spend more money on travelling especially international flights. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2017).
(Source: ABS Survey of Income and Housing, 2017)
According Flight Centre (2017), the demand for outbound travel increased with more than 59% trips made by Australian were international in 2017. Australia is the 13th largest economy and the 11th highest income per capita in the world (Australian Government, 2016). Therefore, when economic situation is stable, the aviation industry will grow simultaneously.
As the sixth largest country in the world, Australia located in different continent with other countries. Besides, Australia is an island with above 90% visitors of this country come by air (Flight Centre, 2017). Therefore, the demand of travelling by airplane increases. Moreover, the population of Australia is aging with almost Australian is described as 40% of working class and 50% of middle class (Murphy, 2017). Hence, the demand for low cost carriers is increasing in Australia. Australia is considered as a multicultural society, thus the number of flights from and to Australia accounted for high percentage.
The number of people using internet in Australia is accounted for 93.1% of population in 2014 (Internet World Stats, 2014). The internet development nowadays helps MAB to increase the opportunity to advertise its brand. Like other industries, technological advances affect the cost structures of airlines. According to Edkins and Coakes (2003), the development of aircraft technology has also impacted the aviation industry of Australia. The trend of introducing more fuel efficient and larger aircrafts provides MAB a new chance to boost up its sales by leveraging the new technology. The use of e-commerce and internet based on activities which includes reserving a holiday online and even buying tickets online open effective ways to attract new customers. Technology advancements also help to save on commissions for travel agents. However, the development of internet also brings drawback to MAB because people can search internet to update status of each airlines and compare the review of any carriers.
There is carbon tax in Australia that needs to be considered by the aviation company in its operations. Besides, airlines need to abide by Australian Consumer Law to ensure the benefit for passengers. In order to operate in Australian market, international airlines need to follow Air Navigation Regulation and International Air Service Commission Act (Australian Government, 2018). The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is the organization that is responsible for the investigation of the safety and the airplane accidents. Therefore, the safety of customers can be ensured. Besides, MAB and other global airlines formed the Oneworld alliance that provides sharing departure lounges, joining frequent flier points between airlines. Hence, it creates more chance to participate in Australian market for all international carriers.
Australia is one of the most urbanised and coast-dwelling populations in the world. Therefore, it pays more attention on the weather and climate change. Changes in temperature can impact on many industries including farming, tourism. With major climate changes occurring due to global warming, the desire for protecting the environment is having an impact on many industries such as the travel and transportation industries. Airlines need to utilise environmentally friendly products and conduct sustainable actions to bring the business opportunities.
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Hotels in the historic square of Castelrotto
700 years of tradition and lovingly renovated, Hotel Cavallino d´Oro offers 28 rooms cosy rooms in Tyrolean style. Its location in the historic centre of Castelrotto in the heart of the Dolomites makes it ideal for an active holiday.
Housed in a characteristic 14th-century building, this elegant hotel is located on the square in the historic centre of Castelrotto. 700 years of history can be felt throughout the hotel through numerous paintings and many photographs.
The hotel has been renovated with much love and attention to detail. The Tyrolean-style rooms and suites feature wooden furniture and a balcony, some with a view of the market square, and the suites have a seating area. Room service is offered.
Catering & Bars
A rich breakfast buffet is offered in the rustic and elegant restaurant. From sweet to savoury and from healthy to hearty... all with local products of the highest quality.
On request, it is also possible to book a stay with half board, dining in the adjacent Hotel Villa Kastelruth.
For guests with coeliac disease or lactose intolerance, we are happy to prepare every meal gluten- and/or lactose-free.
At the Cavallino d'Oro you will also find an all-day self-service Honesty Bar stocked with cold drinks, some snacks, and wines for evenings with friends.
The Hotel Cavallino d'Oro has transformed the historic wine cellar into a small wellness oasis.
Within the 700-year-old walls you will find a Finnish sauna, a steam bath and a small relaxation area.
The hotel also has a small fitness room with treadmills, bikes and a multi-gym.
For moments of deep relaxation, you can also book a day at the Villa Kastelruth SPA: a large garden with heated pool, jacuzzi and panoramic saunas await you!
The Cavallino d'Oro boasts a long history that began in 1326 and is closely linked to the history of the village of Castelrotto.
Illustrious guests included President Pertini, who used to smoke his pipe and play scopone, and President Ciampi and his wife, who loved to enjoy the delicious 'Cavallino' strudel in the wooden stube.
Ideal starting point for the hiking paradise Alpe di SiusiVal Gardena and the entire ski area of the Dolomiti Superski, the free hiking guide of the hotel helps you discover and experience the Dolomites in every season from their sunniest side.
Walking or skiing?
Don't miss the frescoed cloister!
Hotel Cavallino d'Oro
Piazza Kraus, 39040 Castelrotto (BZ) - Alpe di Siusi - Dolomites
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Cruising Monohull '12 berth yacht' in Brockenhurst
This yacht was new in 2001. She has been immaculately maintained by the private owners who use her themselves for cross channel holidays. Very spacious and is coded to carry 14 crew including skipper. The interior layout below shows the arrangement of berths. Note that the forward cabins each have a bunk bed type of arrangement with a single on top and double below, thereby sleeping 3 per cabin. The main saloon has a suspended cot berth above the berth below and therefore sleeps 2.The stern berths are doubles but are large enough to sleep 3 smaller adults each. The yacht is available for bareboat charter and skippered charter. If bareboat, a £1000 security deposit is required.There are 3 bathrooms on board plus a large refrigerator. The cockpit is large enough to sit 14 people comfortably. Very popular yacht with our German customers who come over in the summer for a week long bareboat charter.
- Captain is included.
- A captain is provided by the listing owner to host and operate the trip.
- 14 guests
- Cruising Monohull
Location Lymington is located at the western end of the Solent. This is where we believe the most spectacular scenery is to be found and several inviting anchorages and rivers. These include Alum, Hurst, Totland and Bouldner bays, and the Lymington, Yar and Beaulieu rivers. The Hamble River base provides quick access to the eastern Solent destinations such as Portsmouth, Bembridge and Wootton Creek.
Features & Details
- Air Conditioning
- Life jackets/required safety gear
- Wheel steering
- CD Player
- Twin Engine
You’ll get directions for the exact departure location when you make a booking inquiry.
Full refund up to 5 days prior.


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Trekking Tour in Jawai Professional1 month ago - Services - Pāli - 4 views
Jawai offers anunlimited visual treat and with it a dash of adrenaline rush. jawai safari isone of the most visit place in pali. do visit jungle safari to get best wildlife experience among wild animals. you can do camping over here. kindlycontact us for more information.


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Luxury Ocean Cruises & River Cruises
Besides the numerous industry and consumer travel awards bestowed on the line since virtually its inception – Crystal has earned “World’s Best— and “Readers’ Choice Award Winner— rankings from Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, respectively, more than any other cruise line – the true success of the “Crystal Experience— is best illustrated by the company’s number of repeat guests. It’s the highest in the industry, enticing travelers back aboard its luxury ships again and again with personalized service, extraordinary attention to the finest details and innovative itineraries. First and foremost, however, the Crystal brand of luxury is neither stuffy nor intimidating. It represents the very best personal experience a cruise can deliver, from experienced captains, officers, and staff to crew and shore-side personnel who genuinely look forward to welcoming guests into the Crystal Family®.
Even veteran cruisers don't always appreciate the cost-saving benefits that today's Crystal voyage offers.
A more intimate environment, elevated levels of personalized service, and special attention to detail – even if you've never taken a Crystal cruise before, you probably already know that these are signature features of their luxury experience.
But what many people – including people who've cruised before – don't realize is the surprising savings that a luxurious Crystal voyage offers when compared to a mass-market/contemporary or premium sailing. That's because Crystal includes benefits and perks in your fare that other kinds of cruise lines charge extra for: alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, specialty dining, and more. Do the math and you'll discover that the cost of a Crystal voyage is, in many cases, equal to or less than most other cruise vacations.


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Great check-in experience100% of recent guests gave this home’s check-in process a 5-star rating.
Traditional Mallorcan house completely renovated XVIII century. It is 5 minutes from the village of Deia and in the Serra de Tramuntana recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Check-in time is flexible
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Response rate: 100%
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Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23
The world-class Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23 is a 4-star hotel and offers a leisure centre, a heated indoor pool and a tennis court. Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23 has welcomed guests in London since 2005.
The hotel is located in the historical centre of London, 16 km away from London Zoo and 8 km from Middlesex University. A gallery, an university campus and a museum as well as parks and hills are in a short distance from the property.
Shopping centres and a market are situated next to the hotel.
There are 135 contemporary rooms at Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23 feature central heating, pay TV, TV with satellite channels, a sofa set and blackout drapes. The rooms look on to the garden. Guests can also use a small fridge, a dishwasher and coffee/tea makers.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning. Light seafood specialties are proposed at the excellent restaurant. There is a terrace bar onsite.
Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23 is around 25 minutes' drive from Northolt airport.
The property offers computers, a business centre and secretarial services to meet the needs of business travelers.
Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23 provides guests with a pool and board games for their children. Active travelers will appreciate a gym and a fitness centre available on site.


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While Kuala Lumpur might be best known for the Patronis Tower, Batu Cave and too many traffic jams, what most people don’t tell you is that it’s also home to a tropical rainforest tucked in the city, Malaysia’s first zero-waste store and plenty of social enterprises doing great work.
We’re rectifying that with our 8Shades’ eco travel guide to Kuala Lumpur, including the best places to stay, eat, drink, shop and see – happy travels!
WHERE TO STAY
Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
Alila hotel group has strived to make all their properties as green as possible, and Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur is no exception. Aside from energy-efficient measures such as window tinting, they also harvest rainwater for watering plants, and produce their own bottled water for guests using a reverse osmosis water treatment system and recycled glass bottles.
Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, 58 Jalan Ang Seng, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur upholds the renowned hotel brand’s global sustainability initiatives – meaning no single-use plastics, sourcing locally whenever possible and only using sustainable seafood. Did I mention they have an amazing pool too?
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
WHERE TO EAT
The Farm Restaurant at Bangsar South
You don’t get more farm-to-table than eating at a restaurant made by the farm itself! All the ingredients at The Farm come fresh daily from their own urban farming lab or from local farms and grocers, meaning their menu is highly seasonal. You also get to enjoy your dishes in this beautifully airy restaurant hung with draping vines and leaves.
The Farm Restaurant at Bangsar South, Unit G-01 & G-02, Level Ground, The Sphere Bangsar South City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
The Hungry Tapir
A vegan and vegetarian restaurant with a full serviced bar, The Hungry Tapir’s Instagrammable interiors make an inviting space for a meal — think pops of yellow and pink with exposed brick walls and greenery. Located in Chinatown, this eatery serves up a fusion menu blending the east and west, but be sure to try their Malay fare.
The Hungry Tapir, 135 Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
WHERE TO DRINK
Go green for your happy hour and head to Terra, with its spacious interior, outdoor terrace and menu of sustainable, organic drinks and western food. Terra only sources drinks that are biodynamic, organic and sustainable with an extensive range of wines, quirky and refreshing cocktails (try the ‘I Am Groot!’) and infused gins available.
Terra, 82, Lorong 1/77a, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
La Juiceria is a one-stop shop for all your healthy eating needs — but given it started out as a juice company, their drinks remain a signature. Founder Anabelle Co-Martinent became an advocate for daily juices and plant-based foods after they helped her lose weight and feel more energised. La Juiceria offers immunity booster juices, cold-pressed juices and smoothies to choose from; you can even order online and have them delivered straight to your hotel.
La Juiceria, 2, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
WHERE TO SHOP
Having opened its first branch in 2018, The Hive holds the honour of being the first zero-waste store in Malaysia — and now boasts five locations across Kuala Lumpur. Selling bulk foods as well as various zero-waste lifestyle products, head here to buy a zero-waste starter kit to avoid using plastic disposable cutlery for street food during your trip, or to prepare some healthy treats in advance for your flight home.
The Hive, various locations across Kuala Lumpur
Batik is one of Malaysia’s most iconic textiles, so hit up Batik Boutique if you want to buy some Batik clothing, home goods — or even face masks! This stylish social enterprise employs people from marginalised communities across Malaysia, with over 1,500 beneficiaries.
Batik Boutique, Jalan 26/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
WHAT TO SEE
Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park
Did you know that there is a patch of tropical rainforest hiding away in the heart of Kuala Lumpur? Formerly known as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, this 10.5-hectare park is nestled right beside the famous Kuala Lumpur Tower. You can wander the park by yourself on one of its nature trails or join daily guided tours from the visitor centre to learn more about the local flora and fauna.
Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park, Lot 240, Bukit Nanas, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Unseen Tours Kuala Lumpur
Run by Yellow Hostel Kuala Lumpur, Unseen Tours hires homeless people as guides, empowering those who know the streets best to show visitors all the hidden corners of Malaysia’s capital. Rather than being poverty tourism, these trips focus on showing you the best of Kuala Lumpur – with a street art tour and haunted tour among the experiences on offer.
Find out more at Unseen Tours Kuala Lumpur
See also: 8Shades’ Eco Travel Guide to Bangkok
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The 3-star Shoreditch Inn offers en-suite rooms in Hackney district of London.
The city center is 5 km away from the hotel. The property is about 5 minutes' walk of Brick Lane and Hoxton Square.
The hotel is walking distance from Old Street subway station and Old Street train station. Just 10 minutes' drive from London City airport.
Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi, a safe, flat-screen TV, soundproof windows and climate control available in all Shoreditch Inn rooms. All bathrooms come with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Eat & Drink
In the morning a complimentary continental breakfast is served.
Guests can avail of a safe deposit box, a vending machine and a lift as well as a photocopier and a copier.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
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A bridge club meeting three times a week in the exotic beach resort of Pattaya, Thailand. Visitors are welcome, with or without partner and we also accommodate groups. So why not have a holiday in the sun with bridge as well as golf, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, diving etc. This really is a far more varied and flexible option than an expensive cruise.
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