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Top tourist attractions in Hong Kong

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_o_C-adrhRJ5K7AAPkshy2SLO9p3lvINfakrrUf8gph_xlhJUqA“Oh God, what if Hong Kong is all big corporate skyscrapers and nothing else?” This dawns on me as I’m flying in for my first visit to the Asian city. More >

Luxury Hotel in Singapore by Tripadvisor Reviewers

http://i.etbnews.com/etbasia/article/2012/81112.jpgThe St. Regis Singapore’s Guests Confirm the Hotel’s Reputation for being the best address in Singapore

The arbiters of timeless elegance and refined living, The St. Regis Singapore was recognized by TripAdvisor reviewers as the pinnacle of luxury accommodation when in Singapore. More >

HK Airlines to delay IPO over mkt conditions -exec

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQplvQtFyUUdaXRw16H1X433YdXcLrl0nYsHYtfsiIGdE0pSj0aDgHong Kong Airlines Ltd has decided to delay its initial public offering, originally scheduled for early this year, until the third quarter because of stock market volatility, a company official said on Monday. More >

China’s airlines won’t pay EU carbon tax

China’s airlines will refuse to pay any carbon costs under the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme, while other Asia Pacific carriers, already battling a weak travel market, are likely to pass on the extra cost to passengers. More >

Accor acquires Mirvac Hotels

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5YHCOgn9Pg-gez9I1qR45wx65HRye898fF501JT67VgzPv1M7Accor Hotels will bring international distribution to Mirvac’s 48 Australian and New Zealand properties after acquiring the business for 195 million Euros. More >