Travel Aggregator (April 2018)

APRIL 2018 ISSUE

APAC Newsletter

WebBeds Seals Trio of Blockchain Partners

Swiss Tourism Partners WebBeds for Summer Fun

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Discover PMG Hotels’ Stylish Trio in Bali

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WEBBEDS ASIA PACIFIC DARYL LEE CEO Daryl.Lee@webjet.com.au SUN KOK SHENG CCO KokSheng.Sun@fitruums.com CYNDI NG COO Cyndi.Ng@fitruums.com KEVIN KHOR Vice President, Marketing Kevin.Khor@fitruums.com

FOREWORD Welcome to the very first issue of Travel Aggregator, a monthly newsletter created especially for the clients of WebBeds Asia Pacific.

In this new publication, we’ll let you know what’s happening at WebBeds Asia Pacific, including our latest news and updates, exciting offers from our partners, a selection of the hottest hotel deals, and much more!

WebBeds was created on 1st January 2018 following the merger of FIT Ruums, JacTravel, Lots of Hotels and Sunhotels. As one of four geographical regions, WebBeds Asia Pacific is managed by a dedicated expert team. Our aim is to become your most trusted local partner.

In the first edition of Travel Aggregator, we focus on the beauty and magic of Switzerland! WebBeds Asia Pacific is proud to ink a landmark partnership with Swiss Tourism to showcase the country’s summertime attractions. Travel agents will also be offered the chance to WIN a fantastic fam trip to Switzerland at the end of the year!

We’ve also signed a series of exciting blockchain partnerships, showing how WebBeds is leading the industry with cutting-edge technologies. Find out about that and much more in this month’s issue.

We hope you enjoy reading Travel Aggregator!

EILEEN TOK Vice President, Commercial Technology Eileen.Tok@fitruums.com ABBA LEE Vice President, Sourcing Abba.Lee@jactravel.com BEN WOOD Managing Director, South East Asia Ben.Wood@jactravel.com VINCENT LEUNG Managing Director, Hong Kong, Philippines & Japan Vincent.Leung@fitruums.com JENNY FU General Manager, China Jenny.Fu@jactravel.com LINDA KIM General Manager, South Korea Linda.Kim@fitruums.com JOSEPH SHIH General Manager, Taiwan Joseph.Shih@fitruums.com ASHUTOSH DOGRA General Manager, India Ashutosh.Dogra@fitruums.com

Daryl Lee CEO, WebBeds Asia Pacific @WebBedsAPAC

ABOUT TRAVEL AGGREGATOR Travel Aggregator is the monthly newsletter published in-house by WebBeds Asia Pacific. Created especially for our travel trade partners and clients, this informative newsletter will include the latest updates from WebBeds Asia Pacific, including our news and developments, plus exciting offers from our partners, a selection of the hottest hotel deals, and much more!

If you’d like to be featured in the next issue of Travel Aggregator, please email Travel.Aggregator@fitruums.com. Alternatively, for marketing partnerships with WebBeds Asia Pacific, please email marketing@fitruums.com.

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We b B e d s S e c u r e s M a j o r B l o c k c h a i n P a r t n e r s i n A s i a

WebBeds Secures Major Blockchain Partners in Asia Three major Asian hospitality companies have

Other global companies which have agreed to

agreed to adopt WebBeds’ cutting-edge blockchain

implement Rezchain’s technology include Thomas

technology, Rezchain.

Cook, the European travel giant, and WebBeds expects that many more major multinational

Far East Hospitality, the major Singapore-based

organisations will adopt this innovative blockchain

hotel group; Dida Travel, the largest overseas

solution in future.

hotel distributor in China; and MG Group, the leading Southeast Asian bedbank, have all signed

To learn more about Rezchain, please contact

agreements for the new solution, which was

marketing@fitruums.com.

developed in partnership with Microsoft.

Rezchain enables companies to seamlessly manage online payments for bookings. It removes the pain of reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable and eliminates the cost of unreconciled data.

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S w i t z e r l a n d To u r i s m S h o w c a s e s S u m m e r t i m e E x p e r i e n c e s

Switzerland Tourism Showcases Summertime Experiences WebBeds Asia Pacific has formed an exciting new partnership with Switzerland Tourism, including a travel trade promotion aimed at showcasing the country’s summertime travel experiences.

Through this exclusive agreement, Switzerland Tourism is inviting Asian visitors to enjoy an array of activities and attractions away from the ski slopes. These include breath-taking train journeys, spectacular cycling tours, helicopter sightseeing flights and more!

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S w i t z e r l a n d To u r i s m S h o w c a s e s S u m m e r t i m e E x p e r i e n c e s

Travel agents who are members of WebBeds Asia Pacific’s travel trade reward programme, FIT Rewards, have the ability to earn bonus FIT Points when they sell Swiss summer travel experiences. Details as follows:

3x 3-night stay in a same booking

4x 4-night stay in a same booking

The top bookers in each market will be rewarded with special prizes, including the chance to join Switzerland Tourism’s “Winter Wonderland in Switzerland VIP Fam” trip in December 2018. Second prize is a Swiss watch worth US$850, and third prize is a Swiss hamper worth US$285!

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Switzerland Tourism and WebBeds Asia Pacific will also host joint road-shows across the region. Running throughout April, this initiative will enable agents in seven key markets (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines) to

3-night stay or more + a Swiss Experience (attraction or Swiss Rail Pass) in a same booking

learn even more about Switzerland.

For more information, please contact marketing@fitruums.com.

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Rediscover Bali with PMG Hotels.

Rediscover Bali with PMG Hotels.

ENJOY DOUBLE FIT POINTS ON THESE PMG HOTELS EXCLUSIVE RATES ON ALL ROOMS AND SUITES Booking Period: 01 April to 30 June 2018

Log in to FITRuums.com now to book

BALI NIKSOMA BOUTIQUE BEACH RESORT Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort is a stylish boutique beachfront resort in Bali’s best location, Legian beach. Only 25 minutes drive from the airport and just a walking distance to shopping complex and entertainment district of Legian as well as to international bars and restaurants.

The resort is uniquely designed by combining magnificent Balinese and modern architectures.

Designed by Indonesia’s prominent architecture Hadi Prana, this exciting chic resort offers a luxurious and intimate feel.

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Rediscover Bali with PMG Hotels.

THE MAGANI HOTEL AND SPA Well-placed in the beaches, shopping, restaurants area of Bali city, The Magani Hotel and Spa provides a most conducive spot for you to take a break from your busy days. Only 15. Km away, this 4-star hotel can be easily accessed from the airport. With the city’s main attractions such as Pasar Seni UbadArt Market, Ketut Art Shop 14, Su’s Spa and Beauty Salon within close reach, visitors to the hotel will just love its location.

THE BANDHA HOTEL & SUITES Located in the lovely area of Legian, The Bandha Hotel & Suites, a new tropical chic property enjoys a commanding position in the shopping, beaches, restaurants hub of Bali. With only 10 kilometers from the city center and 10 kilometers from the airport, this 5-star property attracts numerous travelers each year. With its convenient location, The Bandha Hotel & Suites offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.

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VILLAGE HOTEL BUGIS Situated at Singapore’s crossroads of culture, Village Hotel Bugis is just minutes away from the city’s vibrant Peranakan, Arabian and Indian districts. In a single day, guests can go from shopping for knick-knacks at the colourful shophouses of Bugis Village to picking up fabrics and drinking teh tarik in Little India. The charming Haji Lane and Arab Street, with their quaint cafés and artistic boutiques, are just two minutes’ walk away and have been dubbed by TripAdvisor and Google Maps as great places to hang out. The nearby Sultan Mosque and Malay Heritage Centre in the historic Kampong Glam precinct further add to the cultural appeal of this diverse destination.

BOOK NOW

PARK HOTEL FARRER PARK Centrally situated in one of Singapore’s most bustling districts, Park Hotel Farrer Park enjoys a prime location atop Farrer Park MRT station, providing unbeatable accessibility around the city and Central Business District. Standing tall amongst the surrounding retail complexes, quaint restaurants and historical shophouses, this sleek new 20-storey hotel offers 300 contemporary guest rooms, including Sky Loft and Premier Loft options, with impressive views of this vibrant district. Coupled with its modern amenities, including three dining outlets, a swimming pool and gymnasium, Park Hotel Farrer Park is ideal for business travel or family holidays.

BOOK NOW

The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Croatia

THE ESPLANADE ZAGREB HOTEL Croatia’s capital, Zagreb, is a captivating city that exudes cosmopolitan charm. One of its most famous landmarks is The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel - a grand luxury icon that is more than just a place to stay; it is a piece of the city’s history. Built in 1925 to accommodate the passengers of the legendary Orient Express, The Esplanade has welcomed many VIPs over the years, from presidents and politicians to

CROATIA

world-famous musicians and movie stars.

Nestled between magnificent mountains and the azure Adriatic Sea, Croatia is an enchanting

Behind its famous white facade, the hotel now

destination that entices visitors with its picturesque

features 208 luxurious rooms and suites, a sublime

towns and stunning scenery. Its location in the heart

spa, extensive function space, and selection of

of southern Europe, between the great ancient

F&B outlets including Zinfandel’s, which is widely

civilisations of Italy and Greece, has created a rich

considered to be Croatia’s finest restaurant.

history and a compelling culture that rewards curious visitors.

To discover more about The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel,

CLICK HERE

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Swiss Travel Pass Exploring Switzerland has never been so easy!

Swiss Travel Pass – the advantages:

The Swiss Travel Pass is your all-in-one ticket to ride

- Free travel by train, bus and boat

by rail, road and waterway throughout the whole

- Free travel on premium panorama trains (seat

of Switzerland. And with many bonus benefits,

reservation required and/or surcharges apply)

including free museum entry, you’ll have total

- Free use of public transportation in more than

freedom to explore.

90 urban areas - Free admission to over 500 museums

For booking & enquiry, please email to: rail@fitruums.com

Stanserhorncurious visitors.

Swiss Travel Pass

3 Days

Regular

1st

fr. 358

fr. 179

fr. 305

Swiss Travel Pass

3 Days

Regular

2nd

fr. 225

112.50

fr. 192

Swiss Travel Pass

4 Days

Regular

1st

fr. 429

214.50

fr. 366

Swiss Travel Pass

4 Days

Regular

2nd

fr. 270

fr. 135.0

fr. 231

Swiss Travel Pass

8 Days

Regular

1st

fr. 631

315.50

fr. 538

Swiss Travel Pass

8 Days

Regular

2nd

fr. 398

fr. 199

fr. 340

Swiss Travel Pass

15 Days

Regular

1st

fr. 765

382.50

fr. 654

15 Days

Regular

2nd

fr. 485

242.50

fr. 416

3 days within 1 Month

Regular

1st

fr. 412

fr. 206

fr. 351

fr. 259

129.50

fr. 221

fr. 493

246.50

fr. 421

Swiss Travel Pass Swiss Travel Pass Flex

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- Mountain excursions to Rigi, Schilthorn and

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

3 days within 1 Month

Regular

2nd

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

4 days within 1 Month

Regular

1st

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

4 days within 1 Month

Regular

2nd

fr. 310

fr. 155

fr. 265

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

8 days within 1 Month

Regular

1st

fr. 706

fr. 353.0

fr. 602

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

8 days within 1 Month

Regular

2nd

fr. 445

222.50

fr. 380

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

15 days within 1 Month

Regular

1st

fr. 840

fr. 420.0

fr. 718

Swiss Travel Pass Flex

15 days within 1 Month

Regular

2nd

fr. 532

fr. 266

fr. 456

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