Travel Agents Frustrated By Resorts World Sentosa
In Singapore news today: Travel agents are frustrated by the staggered openings of Resorts World Sentosa. Yesterday, RWS announced it would open its casino and theme park on Sunday, but rides and shows would not begin operating till next month.
Travel agents contacted by The Straits Times yesterday said they are becoming increasingly frustrated by what they described as RWS’ ‘fits and starts’ approach to opening.
They say that as a result, they cannot close sales of travel packages: Many of their customers are families who are unwilling to travel to Singapore unless the theme park is fully open.
Source: The Straits Times
I’ve been seeing a lot of RWS ads on Singapore TV recently. And I’ve heard from my friends in other countries that they too have seen these ads on their local TV stations. Of course, these ads look very nice, with the Universal Studios included inside. They give the impression that everything is open now. I suppose they are “open”, just that you cannot take any rides. So what’s the point? Looks like RWS is very eager to draw visitors even before USS can fully open.
Further News on Open Skies & Budget Travel
In the news today: more on the budget air industry and the open skies agreements. We can expect more planes from exisiting low-cost carriers, and also new entrants to the budget airline industry. Hopefully, that will translate to lower prices, more frequent flights and to more destinations for us travellers. Also interesting is that Tiger Airways hit their 12 millionth passenger mark less than two months after getting their 11 millionth.
Excerpts from AFP:
Open skies, budget travel to power Asian airlines’ growth
SINGAPORE – The boom in low-cost travel and a growing web of open-skies agreements are expected to power long-term growth for Asian airlines after the global recession, industry bosses and analysts said.Participants in the Singapore Airshow which ended Sunday expressed optimism that the region, particularly China, will lead the rest of the world to recovery after the most harrowing year in global travel.
Top aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus say Asia will be the world’s biggest airplane market in the next 20 years, with orders expected to surpass 8,000 passenger and cargo planes worth over one trillion US dollars.
A key demand driver is the explosion in budget air travel.
By the latest count, there are at least 45 low-fare airlines across Asia from Japan to Pakistan. Unlike premium airlines, many of them managed to soar above the economic turbulence.
Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways announced it has brought forward the delivery of another four Airbus A320s to next year instead of 2016, bringing to nine the number of planes whose delivery has been accelerated.
The carrier, which started flying in 2004, also announced it had flown its 12 millionth passenger — less than two months after the 11-million mark.
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Travel Agency Singapore
If you are planning holiday travels, the best time to look for a travel agency in Singapore would be either February or August of the year. That is when the NATAS (National Association of Travel Agents Singapore) Travel Fair will be held. You can shop around for the best deals offered by the Singapore travel agencies. Tour agencies also offer many advantages that you can take advantage of.
NATAS Travel Fair
The biggest travel fair in Singapore. It is held twice a year, usually in February and August, to target customers planning to travel during the Singapore school holiday peak seasons. The travel agents in Singapore will pull out all the stops to offer their best discounts during this time. Competition is fierce and you can likely get a good deal if you make careful comparisons. The crowds are big too so you have to be there early to grab the best travel offers before they are fully taken.
Packaged Tours
Though not for everybody, packaged tours often allow you to see a foreign exotic country at a significantly lower cost than if you were to plan your own travel, free and easy style. This is because of the bulk discounts on travel, hotels and meals. If you do not mind sticking to a standard itinerary, choose a packaged tour to save costs. Alternatively, you can also spend a bit more to extend your stay for a few days so you can explore the place more at your own pace.
Group Discounts
A travel agency in Singapore can offer discounts if you are travelling in a group of four or more. Whether it is discounts on air fares or discounts on tour packages, always ask the tour agency. A big family or group of friends can often get huge savings when booking together with a travel agency. Furthermore, if your group is big enough, the packaged tour can be arranged exclusively for your group only. No more squeezing with strangers!
Air Ticket Discounts
Travel agencies often have air fare deals offered only to them. Additionally, they may also have purchased air tickets at a bulk discount. You may not be able to find the same deal if you go directly to the airline. So it makes sense to check with these agents when booking an air travel.
Travel Information
Other than the discounts, take advantage of the wealth of information that each travel agency has. You can check with them regarding peak and off peak seasons (important as there are often extra surcharges during peak seasons), weather, suitable food and other destination travel information. Even if you are not taking a packaged tour, the information from the travel agent can be a base to build your own itinerary on.
These are the benefits one can have by checking with the travel agency. Whether you are in Singapore or elsewhere, you can save more by calling them or doing an online check. The next time you want to travel, take note of these points.
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