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WorldSIM launches a new international SIM card that ends roaming charges for travellers worldwide

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LONDON, March 24, 2016 — /EPR NETWORK/ — Finally the extortionate roaming charges travellers face when they go abroad has become a thing of the past. Roaming experts, WorldSIM have launched a new smart international SIM card that allows international travellers to pay the same rates as locals when they travel overseas. Importantly, users can also roam on their existing number with the use of WorldSIM’s virtual phone number service.

In Canada and Mexico, a call back to the US is just 22 cents and it’s free to receive calls. What’s really impressive is that WorldSIM offers international travellers going further afield very low rates as well. In Europe data rates start from 15 cents per MB and so do calls. Incoming calls are free in 95 of the most popular international destinations. The service remains a prepaid service and no subscriptions are required. Just recharge when you need more credit.

The new WorldSIM international sim card also offers roaming in more destinations than most operators worldwide. With their new release sim card, 25 new roaming destinations have been added bringing the total to 195 roaming countries. This means travellers can now stay connected for less in more exotic locations like Belize and the Bolivia.

Very soon, WorldSIM will also be launching global bundles, in many destinations travellers will be able to get 1GB of data and unlimited calls for just $30.

This new travel SIM card offers billing in multiple currencies and the technology has been improved to allow the sim to connect automatically to the operators with the best rates and coverage. The roaming SIM works in any unlocked handset and comes triple punched so it fits into all cell phones and tablets.

Arif Reza, CEO at WorldSIM commented “The technology inside our new SIM card is more advanced than ever giving users a simple solution that makes a big difference. With our new line of smart watch phones and WiFi devices you don’t even need to switch SIM cards when you travel.”

With the vacation season approaching thousands of travellers will be hit with unexpected roaming bills and they aren’t the only ones that suffer. Small businesses pay on average $252 per device for bill shock, while larger companies pay up to $395 per device*.

Find out more about WorldSIM at www.worldsim.com
*According to a survey by Wondera.

Contact-Details:
Andrea Crome
WorldSIM
2 Spring Villa Road
London
www.worldsim.com

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Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa Meetings and Events

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The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa thinks of itself as the “Hub of Heaven” as it relates to its exclusive location on the Monterey Peninsula.

Monterey, CA, March 22, 2016 – The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa thinks of itself as the “Hub of Heaven” as it relates to its exclusive location on the Monterey Peninsula. Centrally located to be accessible regionally as well as nationally, with proximity to world renown destinations including the wild and dramatic Big Sur coast, World famous golf courses of Pebble Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea for upscale dining and shopping, award winning wineries of Monterey County and of course Cannery Row as made famous by author John Steinbeck including the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Located on the renowned Del Monte Golf Course, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations for a meeting or conference on the California coast.

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa should be your next choice for meetings and conferences! As the largest Hotel with the most function space of any venue in the three county area, we can accommodate groups and events up to 800 attendees. Attendees and guest will appreciate the central location, ease of access, complimentary self-parking or arranged valet parking and the renovated, upscale designs and décor of our Ballrooms and meeting venues, not to mention award winning cuisine and superb service that Hyatt has become known for. Planners will appreciate the level of experience, creativity and sense of partnership that they receive from our Event Planning, Culinary and Banquet staff. From initial concept to final billing, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Staff is at your side!

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, with 550 Guest Rooms and Suites in a variety of configurations and views, captures an atmosphere of intense energy and inspiration and has become a favored destination for corporate meetings, business retreats, training sessions and conferences.

The design for the Meetings and Conference Center at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is inspired by this “great meeting of sea meets land” and reflects the unique characteristics and drama of a location that fosters creativity. Our 40,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor pre-function, meeting and event space includes an expansive Two (2) Ballroom Choices; the 11,000 SF Regency Grand Ballroom and the 6,000 SF Monterey Ballroom, 18 breakout rooms and the outdoor Garden Terrace Courtyard. All of our spaces feature state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, high-speed internet and advance rigging options.

Group participants at the Hyatt Regency Monterey will be pleased to find an attractive and convenient building and grounds design as well as state of the art meeting facilities. Planners and participants will experience ample opportunities to be able to network and interact with their associates at a variety On-site dining options including our signature restaurant TusCA Ristorante, the popular Knuckles Sports Bar, and Fireplace Lounge. As down time permits, they may also want to make use of Several on-site activities including two outdoor swimming pools, Marilyn Monroe Spa, 24-hour fitness center, tennis, and golf at the adjacent Del Monte Golf Club (a Pebble Beach Resorts course).

To experience the Hyatt Regency Monterey and take advantages of special Guest Room Rates and Group F&B Discounts available through September 30, 2016, fill out an RFP form available on our website at monterey.hyatt.com OR call OR Email a Sales and Event planner will be in contact with you within 24 hours.

Sales Office: (831) 657-6560 , mrydm.sales@hyatt.com
Events Office: (831) 657-6540 , hyattmontereycatering@hyatt.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.monterey.hyatt.com

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Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa Galas and Events

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The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is your Gala and Event Headquarters! As the largest Hotel with the most function space of any venue in the three county area, we can accommodate groups and events up to 800 attendees.

Monterey, CA, March 22,2016 – The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is your Gala and Event Headquarters! As the largest Hotel with the most function space of any venue in the three county area, we can accommodate groups and events up to 800 attendees. Attendees and guest will appreciate the central location, ease of access, complimentary self-parking or arranged valet parking and the renovated, upscale designs and décor of our Ballrooms and meeting venues, not to mention award winning cuisine and superb service that Hyatt has become known for. Planners and Committees will appreciate the level of experience, creativity and sense of partnership that they receive from our Event Planning, Culinary and Banquet staff. From initial concept to final billing, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Staff is at your side!

The design for the Meetings and Conference Center at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is inspired by the “great meeting of sea meets land” and reflects the unique characteristics and drama of a location that fosters creativity and giving. Our 40,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor pre-function, meeting and event space includes Two (2) Ballroom Choices; the 11,000 SF Regency Grand Ballroom and the 6,000 SF Monterey Ballroom, 18 breakout rooms and the outdoor Garden Terrace Courtyard. All of our spaces feature state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, high-speed internet and advance rigging options.

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, with 550 Guest Rooms and Suites in a variety of configurations and views, captures an atmosphere of intense energy and inspiration and has become a favored destination for a variety of Events over the years.

To experience the Hyatt Regency Monterey and take advantages of special Group Food and Beverage, Venue Rental Discounts and Guest Room Rates available through April 30, 2017, fill out an RFP form available on our website at monterey.hyatt.com OR (PREFERRED) contact an Event Sales Manager directly via phone or email at (831) 657-6540 , hyattmontereycatering@hyatt.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.monterey.hyatt.com

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Celebrates Earth Day and I Committed to Helping the Environment All Year Long

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On April 22, hundreds of thousands of people across the globe will celebrate the 36th annual Earth Day, pitching in to clean up local roads and waterways, abandoned parking lots and city parks in what has become an annual rite of spring.

Monterey, CA, March 12, 2016 – Want to travel while also doing something good for the planet? On April 22, hundreds of thousands of people across the globe will celebrate the 36th annual Earth Day, pitching in to clean up local roads and waterways, abandoned parking lots and city parks in what has become an annual rite of spring.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa shows their commitment to the environment and their local communities with programs that ranged from a naturalist-led beach clean to shutting the lights in all unoccupied rooms, and employees turned out to volunteer at dozens of local green efforts. These activities take place throughout the year.

In honor of Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey is offering the following promotions:

• The hotel will give out a tree-in-a-box kit to guests who check in on April 22nd. This will be a kit to grow your own tree at home! #TravelGreen #InAHyattWorld
• TusCA Ristorante will be featuring menu specials appealing to locavores, vegetarians, and vegans using both locally grown and organic ingredients. In addition the hotel will offer specials in sustainable wine.
• Enjoy this green inspired cocktail:

“Green Garden”

1.5 oz of Organic Blanco Tequila

½ oz of Cucumber-infused Organic Simple Syrup

¼ oz of freshly squeezed Organic Lime Juice

1 oz of Sparkling Cava

Build and Shake in cocktail shaker. Strain into Martini Glass – Cucumber Garnish

In addition, Hyatt has an ongoing commitment to green meetings. At Hyatt, we have the same commitment to caring for the earth as we do to caring for our guests. Follow these 10 steps to reduce the environmental impact of your.

1. Plan Ahead. Surprises are lots of fun, but not for meetings. Provide us with your meeting info and event orders 10 days in advance to reduce the use of last minute resources.
2. Please Recycle. Commit to using the recycling bins provided by the hotel at all functions, meetings, offices and guest rooms – making it easy to be green. Recycling services vary by property.
3. Print local. It’s better to print it there than bring it there. It’s even better to print on recycled paper – we’re here to help you coordinate all your printing needs and will provide you with a list of recommended environmental printing services.
4. Ship Less. Shipping meeting materials wastes fuel, paper, plastic, energy and water. So, no more than one pallet of materials can be shipped to the hotel for each 100 rooms occupied and no more than ½ pallet going home.
5. Take what you need. Rather than handing out pens and note pads, place all meeting materials in a central location so meeting attendees can take only what they need.
6. Ban the bottle. Drinking lots of water is good. But not from a plastic bottle. Instead, use reusable bottles and refill at conveniently located filtered water stations.
7. Waste not. While we’re at it, let’s eliminate the use of other disposable products at meetings. Exceptions can be made for Boxed meals and poolside service.
8. Keep it comfy by setting reasonable meeting temperatures. Set the meeting room temperature at an agreed-upon number and keep it there. Not too hot, not too cool is just right.
9. Eat Local. Don’t think of it as just a meeting, think of it as chance to sample the local flavor. Our seasonal banquet menus feature locally grown and sourced products.
10. Use Recycled Products. Your ideas will look just as smart on 100% recycled paper. Other items, such as menus and pens should have at least some recycled material too.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel& Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service spa. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/

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Mesa Del Sol Vineyards & Retreat Offers Weekly Rentals for Vacations or Corporate Groups

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Ann Hougham, owner of Mesa del Sol Vineyards and Retreat offers guests an adventure in wine and eco-tourism.

Arroyo Seco, CA, March 10, 2016 – Ann Hougham, owner of Mesa del Sol Vineyards and Retreat offers guests an adventure in wine and eco-tourism. Family-owned for 10 years and recently made available to the public, the winery and vacation retreat offers guests award-wining wines as well as a haven to escape from the stress of the everyday world with its weekly rental program.

The property’s historic buildings date back to the late 1800’s with a stone building thought to have been a stage stop, water house and a section of one of the cabins. Mesa del Sol was once the location of a healing center prized for its dry, rarified air and curative environment and visited by many celebrities, including President Teddy Roosevelt. Also the home of a state senator. The estate has 7 bedrooms, and 1 tent cabin overlooking the Arroyo Seca River, as well as 4 private bathrooms in the main compound and 2 bathrooms at the pool. The perfect setting for a memorable family reunion; corporate retreat or vacation, Mesa Del Sol has 14 acres with separate living areas allowing each guest a sense of privacy and space. The entire estate has been restored to include a gourmet country kitchen, acres of lush ornamental gardens, 55′ pool and large open social areas, with several updated outdoor cooking areas.

Guests enter the estate by driving down a half mile driveway lined with oak trees, and rows of fresh lavender. Upon entering the retreat, guests can stroll the gardens, swim in the old grand pool. Play basketball, croquet, horseshoes, swing on the swing), feed the chickens and collect eggs for breakfast, feed the trout in the pond, pick fresh fruits and vegetables from the edible gardens, hike the Arroyo Seco backcountry, or just relax on the cliffside overlooking the Arroyo Seco River and the vast wilderness and enjoy the view. Mesal del Sol is also the perfect spot for a memorable country wedding for up to 150 people.

Ann Hougham can personally plan additional group activities at Mesa del Sol including arrange on site wine tastings and off site wine tours, yoga and massage, flora and fauna hikes, river expeditions, trips to one of our newest National Parks, The Pinnacles, culinary adventures and cooking classes with a Monterey County Chef and more. These services are available at an additional price. Mesa del Sol is available for weekly rental beginning at $6,000 limited weekly rentals are also available with a two night minimum for groups up to twenty. For more information on Mesa del Sol Vineyards wine and or rentals, please contact Ann directly at 831-624-8527 or go to www.mesadelsolvineyards.com. Mesa del Sol Vineyards is located at the junction of Carmel Valley and Arroyo Seco Roads in South Monterey County.

Property Amenities:
• Washer
• Dryer
• Linens Provided
• Off Street Parking
• Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Wood Fireplace
• Wood Stove

A variety of room configurations:
• Queen Bed
• Double Bed
• Twin/Single Bed

Entertainment options include:
• Cable/Satellite TV
• DVD
• VCR
• Video Library
• CD Player
• Stereo System
• Music Library
• Private Hot Tub
• Private Pool

Kitchen has been completely remodeled and is perfect for any gourmet retreat:
• Full Kitchen
• Cooking Utensils Provided
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Catering Available

Outdoor features are sure to delight the senses:
• Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
• Charcoal BBQ Grill
• Deck/Patio
• Gazebo

Communications
• Telephone
• Computer
• Wi Fi

Suitability
• Pet Friendly
• Handicapped Accessible
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Kid Friendly
• Smoking Not Allowed

Activities (on site and nearby)
• Sightseeing
• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Biking
• Mountain Biking
• Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking
• Basketball Court

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455

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Handetour at Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Shows on 27-28 Feb 2016

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Handetour.Com Vietnam cordially invite you to our Booth #1015 at Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show on 27-28 Feb 2016.

Los Angeles, CA, USA — Handetour.Com Vietnam cordially invite you to our Booth #1015 at Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show on 27-28 Feb 2016 – Where you could find travel information, plan and book your next trips to Vietnam and South East Asia (http://www.handetour.com/News/News-and-Events/meet-handetour-at-los-angeles-travel-a-adventure-shows-on-27-28-feb-2016.html).

TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW 2016

“We are excited you’ve found the LA Travel & Adventure Shows – the ONLY travel show in Los Angeles and the largest travel show in the Nation! It is THE place where travelers congregate annually to dream, plan, and book their next vacations. You’ll be inspired and get ideas on where to go, what to do and the latest travel information to keep you in the know- along with a bona fide list of reputable travel companies that have been serving our attendees for years..

In today’s hectic world, vacation time is limited. At the LA Travel Show, we understand your time is precious. So, when you do get a chance to travel, you want to make it count. You have to know what destinations may be the best fit for your interests, what destinations will offer the most value, when the best times of the year are to go, and what to do when you get there. It’s like walking through a living guide book with thousands of world experts to talk to. You can spend countless days and hours searching the internet or thumbing through a book for this information. Or, you can make the first stop of your next vacation the LA Travel & Adventure Show-a travel lover’s paradise and information hub.

We’ve put together some useful tips to make the most of your LA Travel Show experience and help you as you embark on “your next destination”.”

About Handetour (http://www.handetour.com):

HANDETOUR, Vietnam Travel with its head office situated in Hanoi capital, Vietnam, was established in early 2006 by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh and his team, soon becoming a Professional Inbound Tour Operator with thousands of travel agents and clients all over the world.

HANDETOUR, A local, reliable Vietnam Tour Operator and Vietnam Travel Agency, specializes in High Quality and Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

HANDETOUR provides tourists with classic culture and leisure tours, luxury tours, cruises, set departure tours, daily excursions, special interest tours and other travel services (quality accommodation booking, fast visa service, easy ticket booking, transportation arrangement, qualified tour guide/ interpreter hire and M.I.C.E planning) within Indochina countries.

HANDETOUR also provides tourists with other Asian multi-countries tours including Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, China, etc.

HANDETOUR (established on 26th April 2006)
+ Business License No: 0101929662 by Hanoi Planning and Investment Department
+ International Tour Operator License No: 01-380 / TCDL-GP LHQT by Vietnam Administration Of Tourism
+ Member of: Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA #2436); Vietnam Society Of Travel Agents (VISTA); Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Hanoi Tourism); Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA #6989); American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA # 900169082); Vietnam Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (VCCI)

Media Contact:
Nguyen Tuan Anh
Handetour
+84 4 36416359
tuananh@handetour.com

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Handetour Announces Vietnam Visa FREE for Indian Passport Holders

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In an attempt to lure more Indian tourists to the company, Handetour.Com offer Vietnam visa FREE for Indian passport holders (free authorized visa letter at Vietnam side only) for those who book Handetour.Com’s Vietnam Tours from 01 Dec 2015 to 30 Sep 2016.

Hanoi, Vietnam (November 28, 2015) — In an attempt to lure more Indian tourists to the company, Handetour.Com offer Vietnam visa FREE for Indian passport holders (free authorized visa letter at Vietnam side only) for those who book Handetour.Com’s Vietnam Tours from 01 Dec 2015 to 30 Sep 2016.

Handetour’s travel experts say that all Indian passport holders NEED visa to Vietnam and may obtain at Vietnamese embassies in India or from the Vietnamese embassies in a third country or at Vietnam international airports so-called Vietnam visa on arrival. They suggest simple procedures to get Vietnam visa for Indian:

1 – Indian passport holders could apply Vietnam Visa in India at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai.

Submit the followings in person or by mail then obtain visa within a week.
1 – Original Passport (valid 06 months)
2 – One completed application form for a Vietnam visa
3 – One passport sized photo of 4×6 cm
4 – Visa fee payable to Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate General of Vietnam
5 – Prepaid self-addressed return envelope, preferably by FedEx or Priority Courier Indian Post with tracking number

Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, India
Address: 17, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapur, New Delhi, 110 021, India
Phone: +91-11-301-8059
Fax: +91-11-2301 9818
Email: sqdelhi@del3.vsnl.net.in
Website: http://www.mofa.gov.vn/vnemb.india

Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai, India
Address: Wajeda House, Gulmohat Cross Road No.7, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai, 400 049, India
Phone: +91-22-2620-8589
Fax: +91-22-2624-8538
Email: vietnam@mtnl.net.in
Website: http://www.vietnamconsulate-mumbai.org/vi

2 – Indian passport holders could obtain Vietnam visa in a third country at the Vietnamese Embassy or Vietnamese Consulate.

3 – Indian passport holders could obtain Vietnam visa on arrival at Vietnam international airports – Hanoi airport (Noi Bai Airport), Danang Airport, Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh Airport), Ho Chi Minh Airport (Tan San Nhat Airport)

They also recommend Vietnam tours for Indian passport holders.

Hanoi Capital
• HANOI – HALONG (03days/02nights)
• HANOI – HALONG (OVERNIGHT ON BOARD) (04days/03nights)
• HANOI – HALONG – HOA LU (05days/04nights)

Centre Of Vietnam
• DANANG – HOIAN – MYSON – HUE – DANANG (4days/3nights)
• HUE – DANANG – HOIAN – MYSON – HOIAN (5days/4nights)
• DANANG – HOIAN – MYSON – QUANG BINH – BANA – DANANG (6days/5nights)

Ho Chi Minh City
• HOCHIMINH – CU CHI TUNNEL (3days/2nights)
• HOCHIMINH – CUCHI TUNNEL – MEKONG DELTA (04days/03nights)
• HOCHIMINH – VUNG TAU – HOCHIMINH (04days/03nights)
• HOCHIMINH – CUCHI – VUNGTAU – MEKONG (05days/04nights)

Special Note:
1. Vietnam government has reduced visa stamping fee (At the airport to get visa on arrival) from 45usd to 25usd from 23 Nov 2015 onwards
2. Cambodia visa on arrival recommendation – no need to do anything in advance, just bring passport and photo (4×6) to airport immigration counter and pay 30usd to get visa stamp
3. Laos visa on arrival only recommendation – no need to do anything in advance, just bring passport and photo (4×6) to airport immigration counter and pay 30usd to get visa stamp

ABOUT HANDETOUR (http://www.handetour.com)

HANDETOUR with its head office situated in Hanoi capital, Vietnam, was established in early 2006 by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh and his team, soon becoming a Professional Inbound Tour Operator with thousands of travel agents and clients all over the world.

HANDETOUR, A local, reliable Vietnam Tour Operator and Vietnam Travel Agency, specializes in High Quality and Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

HANDETOUR provides tourists with classic culture and leisure tours, luxury tours, cruises, set departure tours, daily excursions, special interest tours and other travel services (quality accommodation booking, fast visa service, easy ticket booking, transportation arrangement, qualified tour guide/ interpreter hire and M.I.C.E planning) within Indochina countries.

HANDETOUR also provides tourists with other Asian multi-countries tours including Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, China, etc.

HANDETOUR (established on 26th April 2006)
+ Business License No: 0101929662 by Hanoi Planning and Investment Department
+ International Tour Operator License No: 01-380 / TCDL-GP LHQT by Vietnam Administration Of Tourism
+ Member of: Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA #2436); Vietnam Society Of Travel Agents (VISTA); Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Hanoi Tourism); Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA #6989); American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA # 900169082); Vietnam Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (VCCI)

Media Contact:
Nguyen Tuan Anh
Handetour
+84 4 36416359
tuananh@handetour.com

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Handetour Vietnam to Draw More American Tourists

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Handetour Vietnam is participating in Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show – The largest travel show in the US on 27-28 Feb 2016 to draw more American tourists to the company.

Los Angeles, CA, USA (November 23, 2015) — Handetour Vietnam is participating in Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show – The largest travel show in the US on 27-28 Feb 2016 to draw more American tourists to the company. Handetour has its own booth #1015 where American could find travel information, plan and book their next tours to Vietnam and Indochina.

Handetour director, Mr. Tuan Anh Nguyen said “With more than 320 million population, 70 million travelers abroad, nearly half a million travel to Vietnam and spend more than US$100 million in Vietnam each year, American travel market shows immense potential for the company’ future growth”.

He also figured out the details “443,826 American arrivals in 2012; 432,228 American arrivals in 2013; 443,776 American arrivals in 2014 and in the first six months of 2015, the number of American visitors to Vietnam reached 255,868, just after China, South Korea and Japan. Americans spend more than US$80 billion each year on tourism and this is a major point of interest to developing countries. They spend most in Vietnam – more than US$100 million, reported by Visa Inc”.

Vietnam is a real colorful country to visit with the friendly people, the scenic countryside, the bustling cities, the nice beaches, the delicious cuisine and the rich culture.

Top 10 things that American tourists should do in Vietnam was suggested by The US Huffington Post.

1 – One of the first things suggested is walking in the Old Quarter and around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi capital.
2 – Visiting Ha Long Bay, the natural heritage of the world, is the second suggestion.
3 – Sa Pa is the next destination in the S-shaped country.
4 – Coming to Vietnam, visitors can enjoy Vietnamese style coffee and sunflower seeds on the sidewalk.
5 – Vietnamese pho is a dish not to be missed.
6 – Markets are also a unique facet of the culture of Vietnam.
7 – Hoi An ancient town is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam.
8 – Going to the Mekong Delta and the floating markets there.
9 – Vietnam home-stay is also one of the fun activities.
10 – The last thing that American tourists love to do in Vietnam are interested in is singing karaoke late at night.

About Handetour (http://www.handetour.com):

HANDETOUR, Vietnam Travel with its head office situated in Hanoi capital, Vietnam, was established in early 2006 by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh and his team, soon becoming a Professional Inbound Tour Operator with thousands of travel agents and clients all over the world.

HANDETOUR, A local, reliable Vietnam Tour Operator and Vietnam Travel Agency, specializes in High Quality and Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

HANDETOUR provides tourists with classic culture and leisure tours, luxury tours, cruises, set departure tours, daily excursions, special interest tours and other travel services (quality accommodation booking, fast visa service, easy ticket booking, transportation arrangement, qualified tour guide/ interpreter hire and M.I.C.E planning) within Indochina countries.

HANDETOUR also provides tourists with other Asian multi-countries tours including Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, China, etc.

HANDETOUR (established on 26th April 2006)
+ Business License No: 0101929662 by Hanoi Planning and Investment Department
+ International Tour Operator License No: 01-380 / TCDL-GP LHQT by Vietnam Administration Of Tourism
+ Member of: Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA #2436); Vietnam Society Of Travel Agents (VISTA); Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Hanoi Tourism); Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA #6989); American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA # 900169082); Vietnam Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (VCCI)

Media Contact:
Nguyen Tuan Anh
Handetour
+84 4 36416359
tuananh@handetour.com

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TPConnects’ First Airline Customer Now Live with IATA NDC with the Latest Publication of the NDC Standard

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The aggregator and booking tool with NDC standard will change the way air travel is retailed by giving travel agents the capability to access features and options typically available only through airline websites.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — TPConnects, a technology solution provider to the global trade today confirmed that its Travel Aggregator platform based on IATA NDC’s XML-based data transmission standard is now live for its first airline customer in United Arab Emirates.

The announcement of the first airline delivering live transaction with IATA NDC standard in Africa and Middle East region was made by IATA’s Director General and CEO, Tony Tyler, during the IATA Middle East and Africa Aviation day in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 27th October.

By adapting the NDC Standard and using TPConnects platform, the airline will be able to differentiate its products and services, distribute the entirety of the product portfolio, including ancillaries and promotional fares, present the airline’s products in an attractive manner using rich format like photos and videos, expand the amount of information available on each product: attributes, facilities, policies, passenger reviews etc. and offer value-added products and services when applicable in addition to other non-air product offerings like hotels, cars, activities, event and concert tickets and insurance.

Kristine Fernandez, Director Business Development at TPConnects said; ‘We are glad that our first airline customer went live with IATA NDC. With the airline industry under extreme financial pressure, stiff competition, consumers grow increasingly tech-savvy and mobile, TPConnects booking and distribution tool with NDC standard assist airlines to adopt a merchandising strategy that not only takes the need of travelers into account, but also achieves the main goal of airline to increase its profits and shift from a service provider to a retailer.

With TPConnects aggregator platform, travel agents are now able to search, compare and sell all the products and services of the airline including ancillaries and non-air products such as hotels, car, activities and insurance. With volume business, airlines are now able to negotiate better rates from the non-air product suppliers which will eventually benefit the end customers. Alternatively, the switch model enables the travel agents to plug their own credentials and contracted rates from suppliers.

TPConnects is using IATA NDC standard to connect to many airlines, and GDS’s to receive up-to-the-minute flight availability, pricing and offers, both bundled and unbundled.

TPConnects merchandising solution let airlines create and distribute tailored customer offerings.

About TPConnects
Established in 2012, TPConnects is the next generation travel booking solution: an innovative cloud based travel booking and distribution tool for travel agencies, airlines, online travel agencies and tour operators with a merchandising engine. TPConnects is a values-based company driven by the mission “Shaping the future of travel distribution.” Our proposition is simple: we want to help airlines to retail travel products, deliver rich content, bundle offers and provide consumers with the ability to create their own offers-choosing services like hotels, activities and enable travel agents to search, compare and sell travel products..

TPConnects along with other aggregators who follow the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards, will change the way air travel is retailed by giving travel agents and travel management companies (TMCs) the capability to access features and options typically available only on airline websites. TPConnects is the only aggregator that works for both airlines and travel agencies.

TPConnects delivers efficiencies to both leisure and business travel consultants. Travel Consultants will be able to search, compare, and select products based on customer preference. If the customers wish to reveal their identity, the agent only needs to log in to TPConnects’ personalization page. For a travel management company, this cuts the time it takes to complete the booking process by up to almost 50%. The integration also distributes efficiencies throughout agency mid- and back-office processes with additional benefits in terms of customer information, tracking and reporting. TPConnects platform is Cloud Based (SAAS), Secure, Service Focused, Scalable, Fast, flexible, Shared and Usage based.

TPConnects is largely focused on delivering an aggregator system connecting buyers with sellers and a merchandising engine to airlines in the developing world, facilitating the sale of anything (flights, hotels, ancillaries, event tickets, cars, activities etc.) through any channel (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2B2B) using any form of payment (Cash, Credit Card, BSP, Prepaid).

With its development center in Calicut, India and Bucharest, Romania along with the representation office in Dubai, UAE TPConnects’ goal is to shape the future of travel distribution with the new IATA NDC Schema.

For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Lawrence
Head of PR & Marketing
00971567346091
management@tpconnects.com
http://www.tpconnects.com