Get, set, go: F1 fans head to Malaysia

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From the never-say-die Michael Schumacher fans with a chequered history of two decades to the new-age Sebastian Vettel fanatics, Indians sure know where their loyalties and priorities lie in Formula One.

But it seems following F1 action on TV is passe. Many are now keen to catch the action up close after having tasted the thrill of being in the zone during the Indian GP last year in Noida. The big race might have happened at the Buddh Circuit in Delhi, but there was a mass exodus of fans from Chennai, the birthplace of Indian motorsport, to the national capital.

This year, the 'F1 pilgrims' are taking it to the next level, with fans, especially from south India, willing to shell out their hard-earned bucks to catch some action abroad, mainly to venues nearby (Malaysia and Singapore).They do have their home-grown lad to cheer also - Coimbatore-born and Chennai-bred Narain Karthikeyan being the only Indian on the grid in F1 this season, driving for Spanish team Hispania Racing.

With the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend coming up, many fans are already en route to the Sepang International Circuit. Low-cost carrier AirAsia, which recently launched its Chennai-Bangkok flight, has got close to 2,000 bookings from India with a majority of them coming from Bangalore. As part of its promotional offering, the airline is giving a special fare (4,100 one way) from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur.

"We expect more bookings closer to the event and our fares are 30-40% lower than others," Jasmine Lee, head, commercial. AirAsia said. "We acknowledge all events and come out with special fares during festive seasons and other events," added Tassapon Bijleveld, chief executive officer, Thai AirAsia.

Similarly, Jet Airways, which has partnered with Tourism Malaysia to offer complimentary passes for the Malaysian GP, has seen a 30% increase in packages sold when compared to last year. "The Indian Grand Prix, the first Formula One Grand Prix that was held in the country has garnered a huge response with a dedicated fan following. And with corporates pitching in, this sport has grown considerably in the past couple of years," a Jet Airways spokesperson said. Like AirAsia, a majority of the bookings for Jet have come in from south India and Mumbai.

Malaysia Airlines is also offering a host of promotional deals since the beginning of the month to travelers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bangalore. Apart from the Grand Prix, the Putrajaya water festival will be on till the month end in the region.

"Our special fares will allow travellers to experience international destinations at value prices with flexible travel dates," Azahar Bin Hamid, regional senior vice president, south Asia and Middle East, Malaysia Airlines said.

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Malaysia offers chance for free airline tickets, travel packages

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People interested in learning more about tourism resources and development in Malaysia will have the opportunity to win free air tickets and travel packages for trips when visiting a promotional event being held in Taipei today and tomorrow.

The Malaysian Friendship & Trade Centre in Taiwan will hold the tourism activities at the Vieshow Plaza of Xinyi Commercial District in Taipei from noon to 6:00 p.m. on both days.

Visitors will be able to learn about the sceneries and tourist attractions across Malaysia.

They may also and experience some traditional cultural activities, including tasting unique Malaysian dishes and enjoying performances of indigenous troupes from the Sarah area and the exhibition of handicrafts like artistic bead strings and batik textiles with hand drawings and paintings.

There will be free rides for the old-fashioned and well-decorated three-wheeled pedicabs used as taxis that have been popular in the areas of Malacca and Penang.

Magic tricks, card games of Malaysian style and other performances will also be staged every afternoon over the weekend.

Visitors will also have the chance to win free air tickets and travel programs offered by air carriers and the travel industry of Malaysia.

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Malaysia Airports kicks off F1 season with new retail initiative

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To coincide with the Malaysian Grand Prix, Malaysia Airports has organised a series of activities to boost the retail and food & beverage business at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

From now until 25 March, customers who spend a minimum of RM50 (US$16.25) on up to three accumulated receipts will be eligible to participate in any of the activities offered. These include the F1 Troupe Invasion where F1 girls will engage customers to take part in the ‘Spot the Difference’ game, as well as a Racing Simulator at the Main Terminal Building’s Level 5 Stage Area and the Satellite Building’s Centre Hub Area.

Customers who managed to spot all the differences and win the race within the stipulated time will stand a chance to win shopping vouchers worth up to RM100. These can be redeemed with purchases of RM30 and above at any retail and food & beverage outlet in KLIA.

“This is an annual event that we have at KLIA in conjunction with the Malaysian Grand Prix. Through such efforts, our goal is to heighten travellers’ awareness of the offerings and services at KLIA and add to their overall travel experience,” said Malaysia Airports Senior General Manager, Commercial Services Puan Faizah Khairuddin.

In line with its focus on positioning airports as lifestyle destinations, Malaysia Airports is aggressively expanding its food & beverage offer, particularly at flagship gateway KLIA.

New to KLIA is Fukuya, which offers Japanese cuisine. Located at the Satellite Building, the restaurant’s best sellers include Double Boiled Salmon Belly Soup and Hokkaido Scallop Butter sautéed with Teriyaki duck liver.

Marrybrown made its debut at KLIA’s Contact Pier Domestic, serving fried chicken, burgers, seafood and rice dishes to domestic travellers. Also new is Dunkin Donuts located at Level 3 of the Main Terminal Building, catering to arriving travellers as well as meeters and greeters.

In addition, international travellers can use the thematic lounges available at the Satellite Building – the News Lounge, Movie Lounge and Sports Lounge are located at Level 1 of the South Zone, East Zone and North Zone respectively. Furnished with sofas and 42-inch LED screens, each lounge has an internet kiosk providing free WiFi service and equipped with four Samsung Galaxy Tabs.

“Malaysia Airports, in partnership with our business partners, has been striving to expand the retail and food & beverage footprint as well as the services available within our airports. Travellers and visitors to our airports can expect more in the days ahead as we welcome more renowned brands and services to KLIA,” Khairuddin added.

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Leveraging on Malaysian diaspora

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MALAYSIANS are resilient people who can thrive anywhere in the world, whether as students or in trade. This is perhaps a reflection of who we are and our heritage as a maritime, sojourning people since the time of the Malaccan Empire. Hence, I make it a point to meet with Malaysians abroad whenever I travel. Some of them have had remarkable achievements: executive chairmen/CEOs/CFOs of multinational companies, professors and students in prestigious universities, as well as founders of multi-million-dollar businesses.

I've met all sorts of Malaysians, from the Oman Air pilot who flew me to Jeddah to a gentleman who runs the Hong Leong Group-owned Bank of Chengdu in China and the owner of one of Thailand's biggest auto component-making companies.

In my recent trip to Myanmar, I was surprised to find how well Malaysians are doing in the logistics industry there. They all tell that while work and business have taken them thousands of miles away from home, they remain loyal Malaysians at heart.

According to the World Bank, there are more than a million Malaysians working abroad. They may not have immediate plans to return to Malaysia but I still consider them our assets goodwill ambassadors for the country. Instead of bemoaning the fact we are suffering from a “brain drain”, we should instead leverage on the global Malaysian diaspora to promote our economic agenda abroad.

Of the one million Malaysians overseas, about 12% are in Australia, 9% in Brunei, 8% in the United States, another 8% in Britain, 3% in Canada, and 46% in Singapore. Many work as professionals in banking, construction, engineering, medicine, and legal and information and communcation technology services. Some teach or undertake research in universities, and many others have their own businesses. In Britain alone, about 36% of Malaysians working there are professionals.

While the Government continues with its economic transformation agenda to create high-income economy and jobs to lure these Malaysians home, we must also tap into their networks to our advantage.

Indeed, the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI), through its agencies the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), is leading this initiative to help Malaysian companies market their products overseas and attract foreign investments. And the Malaysian diaspora has a major role to play. MITI is leveraging on the presence of Malaysians overseas. For a start, they can help to link up government agencies with Malaysian companies abroad. This will enable our agencies to support these businesses more effectively.

In countries where English isn't widely used, the Malaysian community there can act as translators or interlocutors for Malaysian companies seeking to expand there. They can also gain from the business opportunities made available along the value chain by becoming buyers, importers and distributors of Malaysian products. We need to forge these symbiotic ties that benefit all Malaysian parties involved, everywhere.

Business aside, the Malaysian diaspora can help the country by countering inaccurate portrayals of Malaysia especially in the economic sphere. For instance, Malaysians abroad can counter the negative publicity that Malaysia suffers with regards to palm oil plantations and the environment. Those who are familiar with the issue can shed light on our government and corporate-driven initiatives to protect the environment through sustainable forest management.

Malaysians abroad should also join local chambers of commerce and bilateral business councils to stay in touch with developments at home.

Examples of such organisations include the Overseas Malaysian Executive Council of the United Kingdom; Malaysian Association in the Philippines; Malaysia-Myanmar Business Council; Malaysia-Thai Chamber of Commerce; Malaysia Association of Canada; Malaysia Business Council in Jeddah; Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Taipei; and Malaysia Association of Southern California. Matrade's trade commissioners overseas regularly interact with these organisations to keep them informed of business opportunities.

In Saudi Arabia, for example, the Malaysia Business Council has helped to promote the Malaysia My Second Home Programme. It has also helped publicise Malaysia as a tourism destination, business hub and centre for educational excellence.

Overseas Malaysians are also managing restaurants abroad for the Malaysia Kitchen Programme (MKP). The MKP takes advantage of their skills and familiarity with local tastes to promote Malaysian cuisine. The Malaysian Kitchen website reports that there are over 50 Malaysian restaurants in the United Kingdom. As I mentioned in my speech when officiating Makan-Makan Bistro in Perth last October, such restaurants have a unique role to play in promoting Malaysia, especially as a tourism destination.

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TRAVEL MALAYSIA ON A BUDGET

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The southeast Asian country of Malaysia has been steadily growing as a top destination for tourists from abroad. With the same laid back lifestyle as Thailand and great food and sights to see, there are still places which have not yet been flooded with package tourism.

For anyone searching for quality low cost holidays, Malaysia should be near the top of the list. Below are the top five destinations and activities in this beautiful country:

Penang

A British colony in its past, this thriving city is set on an island off the coast of Malaysia. A melting pot of cultures and cuisines, the old town area of Georgetown is bursting at the seams with culinary delights from all around Asia and the world. It’s cheap too, with large portions of flavorful dishes at restaurants for the same price as street vendors elsewhere. Lodging is inexpensive as well, with many family run hotels tucked away in small alleyways in the old town.

Lankawi

A jumping point between Malaysia and Thailand, this island is home to one of the biggest annual cycling races in Asia. Friendly locals, jagged mountain peaks and plenty of hiking, swimming and cycling options make it a place worth spending some time at. The entire island is duty-free, so the price of everyday things tends to be cheaper than anywhere else in Malaysia.

Tioman Island

This jewel of an island has been named one of the best islands in the world by Time Magazine. Set off the east coast of the Malaysian peninsula, this island is reachable by boats from several cities on the coast such as Kuantan and Mersing. Cheap but high quality private beach houses, thriving biodiversity and wildlife and some of the best fresh seafood available can be found here.

Perhaps the best reason to go to Tioman Island is the scuba diving though. Because of its relatively unknown status the prices have stayed low and the quality of the diving to be found here is comparable to the best spots in Thailand and Indonesia.

Kota Kinabalu

The biggest city on the island of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is a budget traveler's paradise. Affordable guesthouses with private rooms and ocean views, a rich cultural history with museums and tours readily available and fresh fruit from markets and street vendors, it is worth a visit. Kota Kinabalu is a great launching point to other budget destinations in Borneo as well, with Mount Kinabalu and the jungles of the Borneo rainforest close by.

Melaka

Malaysia's best destination for culture and history. Earning a place on the World Heritage Sites list by UNESCO in 2008, this city is rich with architectural and cultural diversity. Temples, churches and mosques dot the quiet streets and are surrounded by colonial architecture.

A true melting pot with a mixture of locals, Chinese and Indians, the city also features canals running and street vendors with the best cheap snacks you can imagine. With plenty of budget accommodations and cheap transportation, Melaka is truly a Malaysian paradise.

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Singapore woos Indian tourists with new campaign

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In strategic collaborations with specialised travel and lifestyle partners in India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled its latest plans for the Indian market. “Singapore – The Holiday You Take Home with You,” the third in a series of customised and differentiated marketing campaigns after those in China and Australia, adopts a similar consumer-centric approach.

STB's new marketing campaign focuses on offerings that appeal to the Indian audience.

The campaign rests on four pillars of enriching experiences: family fun, active lifestyle, culinary, and romance.

‘IMPORTANT MARKET'

“India is an important market for us. Today, Indian travellers have discerning travel needs. Indian consumers prefer families to travel and bond together through shared learning experiences.

Many also research and plan their own free and independent traveller itineraries on the Internet, and are eager to try out and learn new things,” Mr Randall Tan, STB's Regional Director for South Asia, said. STB's new campaign wishes to draw an emotional connection between travellers and the destination, Mr Tan said.

Indian tourists to Singapore grew from 8.3 lakh in 2010 to 8.7 lakh in 2011, a 5 per cent year-on-year growth. A total of 13.2 million global tourists visited Singapore in 2011.

DIGITAL THRUST

The campaign is driven largely by a digital thrust that features online and mobile advertising, a dedicated India landing page on the YourSingapore destination Web site, and social media engagement, including a Facebook quiz. The dedicated Web page allows easy navigation and customisation of one's travel itinerary.

It also highlights the new itineraries under culinary, family fun, romance and active lifestyle, travel agent listings and travel essentials, along with a social media component to enable travellers to have first-hand information about the latest events taking place in Singapore.

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Singapore Plans Futuristic New Cruise Terminal

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Singapore is spending $400 million on a new International Cruise Terminal that will increase its capacity to host visiting ships. The new terminal, which will join an existing cruise port currently under renovation, should open before the end of 2012, according to a recent announcement from the Singapore Tourism Board.

In 2011, the Asian city-state saw nearly a million cruise passengers at the existing Singapore Cruise Centre, and the new facility will allow bigger ships to visit, among them Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas, the Costa Deliziosa, a ship operated by beleaguered Costa Cruises and two ships from Celebrity.

Located near the Marina Bay Sands resort, the new terminal is between downtown Singapore and the resort island of Sentosa.

Officials say that disembarking passengers will have access to the city's excellent public transportation network and will only have to travel 30 minutes to Singapore's well-regarded airport.

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Passenger traffic at Changi Airport increased

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Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport increased 11.2% to 3.77 million in February 2012, which this year had 29 days. There was strong travel demand across all regions with traffic between Singapore and the Middle East growing by more than 20%. Other regions – the Americas, Europe, South Asia and Southeast Asia – also grew by double digits. Aircraft landings and take-offs increased 13.1% to 24,900 flights, corresponding with the growth in passenger traffic.

Cargo movements, which decreased 7.1% in January 2012 due to the Lunar New Year holidays, rebounded in February 2012 with Changi Airport handling 143,900 tonnes of cargo, an increase of 12.4% over the same month last year. Disregarding the impact of the Lunar New Year holidays, airfreight movements grew 2.0% yearon- year during the January-February 2012 period.

As at 1 March 2012, Changi Airport serves some 100 airlines operating more than 6,100 weekly flights connecting Singapore to over 220 cities in 60 countries and territories.

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Germany, most preferred by Indian biz travellers

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Indian-outbound MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) market is estimated to be around $550-600 million in 2011 with 1.5-1.8 million passengers travelling for the same, according to a recent study.

Pharmaceutical, Cement, FMCG, IT and Financial services were the major industry verticals contributing to outbound MICE sector.

Many of the foreign national tourism boards recorded a double digit growth in Indian tourist arrivals under the MICE segment.

The arrival figures grew by 12 per cent in Hong Kong, 15 per cent in Malaysia, 30 per cent in Thailand and 40 per cent in Czech Republic.

Germany leads in the MICE travel destination market as a preferred choice for India's corporate sector, the recent report on India Outbound MICE Market by Synovate Business Consulting said.

According to the findings of the report, mid-sized and large corporates who have organised MICE trips in Europe between 2010-11, opted for Germany with a lead percentage of 73 per cent, followed by the UK with 52 per cent, France-51 per cent and Switzerland-45 per cent.

The leading cities of choice include Frankfurt with the maximum votes at 54 per cent followed by Berlin at 51 per cent and Munich at 44 per cent.

FACTORS FOR SUCCESS

According to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO), India, the number of visitor overnights have grown by 26.2 per cent in 2011 over the corresponding period in 2010 (January – December), highlighting an average growth of over 15 per cent every month. Lower hotel rates and carrier options in Europe supported by infrastructure and professional partners are reasons factoring the success of Germany as a business travel destination, the report highlights.

“We believe 2012 will witness an increase in Indian outbound tourism to Germany. We are upbeat that travel for incentives will continue to grow as desirable choices for many corporate in the years to come.

This year we will continue with our affordable hospitality theme and also focus on promoting ‘the fairytale route' in Germany which passes all the enchanting castles, town and villages from where all the famous fairytale characters have originated,” said Mr Romit Theophilus, Director - Sales and Marketing, GNTO.

NEW DESTINATIONS

Growing penetration of the internet and adoption of social media as a part of commercial channel has built awareness among the corporate about newer destinations. Travel agents are seeking new and affordable destinations especially to cater to the MICE demands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have budget constraints.

Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Jordan, Turkey, Spain, Greece and Egypt are some of the destinations where travel agents plan incentive trips for SMES.

Egyptian Tourism recently took part in a 3-day event held across three cities — Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi. “The Egyptian tourism office is keen to evolve Egypt as not just honeymooners but also as one of the top business-MICE destination, Director of Egyptian Tourism Office in India,” Mr Adel El Masry, Director of Egyptian Tourism Office in India, said at the event. Egypt saw about 14.7 million tourist arrivals in the year 2010 from around the globe.

Oman Tourism also conducted a four-city road show last month to showcase the destination in the leisure and MICE segments. Till November 2011, the total number of Indians that travelled to Oman was 7.40 lakh, which is a 4.4 per cent increase over 2010, while the premium travellers grew by 20 per cent, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Oman.

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Demand for European destinations

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Demand for European destinations among Asian travellers is getting stronger as the euro weakens

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Travel agents stop selling KFA tickets

In an another blow for debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines (KFA), a majority of travel agents have stopped selling its tickets after the International Air Transport Association (IATA) suspended the airline from the Billing and Settlement Plan and Cargo Accounts Settlement System.

The action came less than 48-hours after IATA suspended KFA from participation in the IATA Clearing House for  the second time in less than two months. “The suspension was because the airline did not provide IATA with a cash deposit,” an IATA spokesperson said.

Travel agents said KFA had stopped offering refunds for cancellations and wasn’t allowing passengers to reschedule tickets. “KFA bookings have fallen drastically as passengers are not sure if flights will take off,” said Rajji Rai, president of Travel Agents Association of India.

“The airline has made alternate arrangements to ensure that customers can continue to book their travel on Kingfisher, via select leading travel agents and their network of partners,” KFA said. It blamed the situation on its bank accounts being frozen by the tax authorities.     

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The company specializes in holiday packages to various countries such as America, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, UAE, UK, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom (UK), USA, Jordan, Egypt, South Africa, and Australia.