SAS Adds New SMS Service

BANGKOK 21 December 2009 — SAS Scandinavian Airlines has introduced a new service to automatically SMS all passengers who will be faced by potential delays or cancelled flights. The new service, available now in Bangkok, is free of charge for SAS customers. If a delay occurs, a text message will be sent automatically to passengers who [...]

SAS Plays Major Role in Facilitating Copenhagen Meeting

BANGKOK, 8 December 2009 — Scandinavian Airlines in Thailand is offering delegates to the United Nations’ climate summit, which gets underway 7 December, many benefits and facilities as they travel to and from Copenhagen from now until 20 December. (The summit, or “COP15,” is the 15th Annual Conference of the Parties to the United Nations [...]

Outrigger Serenity Terraces Phuket Now Fully Open

PHUKET, 4 December 2009 – Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort in Phuket is now fully open. Phase II was completed in November with the addition of the rooftop pool suites, each with their own lap pool. The resort soft opened on 2 April. The 120 square-metre one-bedroom roof top suites offer 360-degree panorama views from the infinity [...]

New Strategic Plan for ASEAN Tourism Under Way

BANGKOK, 2 December 2009 – A new strategic plan for tourism in the ASEAN countries of Southeast Asia will be prepared to help the region achieve an integrated ASEAN Community by 2015. The plan will recommend a wide range of policies and reforms in ASEAN’s tourism marketing, branding, product development, human resource development, quality standards, investment strategies, [...]

Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas Now Open

PHUKET, 1 December 2009 – The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas opened today with over 75% occupancy booked for December and January. Outrigger’s second property in Phuket opened on time in an environment where many hotel openings have been delayed. The property’s opening General Manager, Mr Pieter van der Hoeven, attributed exceptional booking levels [...]