Sharklet tips for Nepal Airlines
Nepal's national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed a firm order for two Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel-saving wing tip devices, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed in April.
The A320 was chosen for its unique performance capability required for high altitude airport operations and its flexibility that enables it to be deployed on a wide variety of routes. Nepal Airlines currently flies to four international destinations and 25 spectacular domestic locations in the heart of the Himalayas.
Beer for rain
Check the weather report before making your way to Myanmar is Khiri Travel Myanmar is now offering travellers on upcountry trips free beer on each day that it rains for more than ten minutes. If it rains, each adult guest will be eligible for two chilled large (600ml) bottles of Mandalay beer on that day – non-imbibers can opt for free-flow soft drinks. The deal is good for travellers in Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake but not in Yangon or coastal beach resorts, and is valid now until September 30. The campaign aims to tempt travellers who tend to stay put during the monsoon season. Find out more at www.Khiri.com.
Malaysia through the lens
Visitors to Malaysia can learn about the history of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to the capital's new City Gallery. The exhibition uses prints, photographs and architectural models to shed light on Kuala Lumpur’s past, present and possible future. Highlights include a miniature model of the city’s Dataran Merdeka and Chinatown quarters, as well as the world's largest wooden mural of Kuala Lumpur's skyline. Visit www.KLCityGallery.com.
China to protect tourist interests
The Chinese government is to introduce legislation in an effort to better protect the interests and rights of domestic and foreign tourists in the country. The new Tourism Law will take effect on October 1 with legislators hoping it will tackle issues such as tourist traps, unscrupulous tour operators, wanton price hikes and forced goods purchases that have plagued the industry. The new legislation also regulates ticket prices into tourist attractions and bans unfair competition between service providers. 6The government also announced that it plans to invest in the country's tourism infrastructure and to financially support the training of tourism industry workers. – DPA
On your bikes!
The Czech Republic has extended its cycle path network by more than 2,000 kilometres. One of the new additions is a 26-kilometre stretch from Hradec Kralove to Kuks in northern Bohemia, which passes by the Josefov Fortress as well as numerous parks and play areas for children. Visit www.CzechTourism.com.
