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Part 2 of 2 On 13 October 2010, ASIA Travel Tips. com interviewed Mr. Craig Thomas, Thailand and the Mekong Region Manager of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. In this interesting HD video interview we discuss the airline’s operations in the region and what plans it has for the future. Some of the issues that are discussed include weight restrictions, online check-in, check-in kiosks, routes – both with the Thai / Mekong region and intra-regionally within Asia Pacific, the political turmoil in Thailand and the impact on Etihad’s operations, The airline’s policy with regards to charging for preferred seats such as exit seats, Abu Dhabi stopover restrictions, such as the one sport sponsorship with Etihad has more Manchester City Football Club and much, much. Etihad Airways first launched flights from Abu Dhabi in the UAE, to Bangkok, Thailand, in April 2004. In June 2006, the airline increased capacity and boosted the popular service to a double-daily operation. With one of its major competitors increasing their service to a thrice-daily service from 1 November 2010, how long will it be before Etihad Airways follows suit? Part 1 of this interview is @ www. youtube. com www. asiatraveltips. com

The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in ??Chiang Mai Thailand could easily be Described as an architectural wonder that Allows travelers to the Kingdom of Thailand to see true Lanna design villas. The resort is easily one of the best Thailand has to offer and is tested on large grounds that you rarely see any other guests. While the impressive and photogenic villas are attractive and popular with first timers to the resort and Thailand, we were extremely impressed by the classic luxury that is available in the Colonial wing of the hotel. In this HD video of a Deluxe Colonial Suite you can see just how splendid and spacious they are. They remind us of the Raffles in Singapore and to some extent the Sofitel Central Hua Hin, although much more luxurious and better maintained than the latter. ASIA Travel Tips. com ie has more video from the resort itself, including the rooms and villas, an interview with the General Manager – Mr. Greg Liddell and much more. See our YouTube channel at www. youtube. com www. asiatraveltips. com

The Conde Naste Traveler 2010 World Savers Congress took place for the first time ever outside of the United States of America. Held on 20 October 2010 at Suntec Singapore, the event attracted some of the top travel and tourism related CEOs from around the world. In this HD video ASIA Travel Tips. com interviews Mr Lee L. Tabler, the CEO of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Development & Investment Company. ASIA Travel Tips. com will have a lot more from the World Savers Congress plus some of the Press Conferences from ITB Asia as well as interviews with Mr. Sonu Shivdasani – CEO of Six Senses Resorts & Spas, as well as Mr. Pinto of Micato Dennis the MD Safaris. The one-day congress, discussed initiatives to limit the environmental impact of tourism, and to improve the health, education and economic well-being of communities worldwide. www. asiatraveltips. com

Social Media and Utell / Pegasus Solutions. In this interview between HD ASIA Travel Tips. com and the COO of Utell and Pegasus Solutions – Mr. Ric Leutwyler – we discuss what role and Pegasus Solutions Utell can play in the new world of social media. We discuss Twitter, Facebook, mobile technology, online reservations, hotel websites and much much more. www. asiatraveltips. com

On 18 January 2010, ASIA Travel Tips. com sat with Mr. Eric Chan, Managing Director – Indo-China and Vice President of Sales & Marketing of NagaWorld Cambodia. Meeting at the ATF 2011 in Phnom Penh, we ask about the hotel and casino business, how much revenue comes from the casino / gambling compared to the room as well as F & B revenue. We also discuss their very impressive F & B outlets, and their amazing internet speeds – both of Which are among the very best in Asia Pacific. In fact, if you are looking for fast upload speeds at your hotel then you will be very hard pressed to beat the NagaWorld Phnom Penh Hotel and Casino, plus it also has one of the very best breakfast buffets in the whole country. See also: Movenpick Hotels in Thailand: Three New Projects – Interview with Roland G. Svensson: www. youtube. com Mekong Tourism Forum 2011 – Interview with Mason Florence: www. youtube. com Interview with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines: www. youtube. com Interview with Director General of Lao National Tourism Administration: www. youtube. com El Nido Resorts Interview with Mitzi S. Canafranca: www. youtube. com NagaWorld Cambodia interview with Eric Chan MD – Indochina and VP Sales & Marketing: www. youtube. com Deluxe Room @ The Quay and fireworks from the ATF 2011 Opening ceremony: www. youtube. com A Cambodian New Boutique Hotel Company and Its Exciting Expansion Plans: www. youtube. com Why Phnom Penh? Why Should People Visit? – HD Interview: www. youtube. com Interview with the . . .