Offi cial Newsletter of NATAS

AUG-OCT 2015 • ISSUE 37www.natas.travelTravnews

Exploring the best travel deals at NATAS Holidays 2015

NATAS Outbound Committee welcomes new members

Travelogue exclusive: Discovering the wonders of South Korea

02 Aug - Oct 2015

03Aug - Oct 2015

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Editorial TeamChief Editor Steven Lek (steven.lek@natas.travel)

Editor/Advertising Sales & SponsorshipJulia Chang (julia.chang@natas.travel)

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09 CAG Updates

Enhancing local interest in Yunnan

Province, China

Breathing new life into Nepal at the

Nepal Tourism Promotional Seminar

Discovering the wonders of Catalonia

at the Destination Presentation Series

Formation of NATAS Outbound

Committee

Familiarisation Tour

Be a part of NATAS Travel 2016

NATAS Holidays 2015 totally worth

the wait!

Word on the Street

10 Infection Confi dential

Food for Thought

Association Updates

14 Contact Details Update

Membership Update

Say Hello to Our New Members!

12 South Korea - the land of the

morning calm

Featured Destination

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04 Aug - Oct 2015

NATAS Events

NATAS Holidays has always been about

providing a great experience and off ering

the best holiday deals. With the success

of our last instalment in the earlier half of

2015, we resolved to bring a bigger, louder

and better fair, and boy did we deliver!

Held from 31 July–2 August 2015, the

latest edition of the much-anticipated

travel event wowed visitors with the deals,

rewards and activities on off er. And with

417 exhibitors, a more than 20% increase

from the previous show, it’s little wonder

that attendees had a ball of a time.

“For the three-day event, we have arranged

a large number of activities,” shared Mr

Steven Lek, Executive Director of NATAS.

“It will be a fun show with a carnival-like

atmosphere where friends and families can

have a good time while getting the best

holiday deals.”Holidaymakers were quick to snap up the

numerous exclusive travel packages off ered

by travel agents, tour operators, cruise lines,

hotels and resorts, rental car companies,

travel insurance companies and airlines.

With the dip in the euro and Malaysian

ringgit, there was no surprise that Europe

and Malaysia took the top two spots in the

list of popular destinations. “Singapore’s

outbound travel market has been

performing well,” commented Mr Lek. “This

is thanks in part to a rising Singapore dollar

and increased air services to Singapore.”

NATAS HOLIDAYS 2015 totally worth the wait!

05Aug - Oct 2015

NATAS Events

Other than the fantastic discounts, visitors

had amazing prizes to look forward to with

contests, MasterCard promotions and the

NATAS Grand Draw. But that’s not all!

To keep attendees entertained, NATAS

presented a line-up of exhilarating stage

programmes and activities including

bulldog skateboarding and cultural

performances by various countries. Visitors

also sampled and enjoyed various foods

such as Japanese Oden, sushi, soft-serve ice

cream and much more at the popular ‘Taste

the World at NATAS’ – a dedicated food and

beverage section featuring an international

selection of cuisine. “NATAS Holidays has been a recognised

brand in Singapore since 1987,” said Mr Lek.

“And the NATAS Holidays travel fair is an

important event for Singaporeans planning

their holidays. This is why we will continue

to make them better than ever.”

With the promise of more new and exciting

travel deals on off er, we’re looking forward

to NATAS Travel 2016 in February/March

2016.

NATAS Grand Draw 1st Prize Winner, Ms Alice Seow

Oman Air Daily Quiz Winner

Holidays 2015 Opening Ceremony - Mr Devinder Ohri and Mr Thet Tun

06 Aug - Oct 2015

NATAS Events

Besides off ering great deals, NATAS Holidays 2015 also presented the perfect venue and opportunity for international and local

organisations to connect, network and share their off erings to travellers and those in the travel industry.

Many of the guests present were full of praise for the event and looked forward to more of such programmes in the future.

Here are some excerpts of the Opening Ceremony messages at NATAS Holidays 2015.

An unforgettable travel extravaganza!

I am both honoured and

delighted to be with all of you

today to participate in the

opening of this remarkable

NATAS Holidays 2015. On behalf

of the embassy of Myanmar, I

would like to thank NATAS for

organising this unique gathering

that brings together all important

players from Tourism and Travel

sectors such as respective

national tourism organisations,

hotels, airlines and travel

agencies all in one excellent

venue. This event is important

and useful for all sectors involved

in the tourism industry to

exchange views, experience and

information.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Thet Tun

Deputy Chief of Mission

Embassy of the Republic of the

Union of Myanmar

Travel allows us to enjoy

other cultures and cuisines.

Travel has the potential

to broaden our horizons

and enlarge our hearts.

With good travel medicine

advice and appropriate

vaccinations, we hope

everyone will travel well

and return home with

wonderful memories. Safe

travels!

A/Prof Lim Poh Lian

Head, Travellers’ Health &

Vaccination Clinic

Head, Department of Infectious

Diseases

Institute of Infectious Diseases and

Epidemiology

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

As a responsible Travel Trade

Association, NATAS sees

‘consumer education’ as part

and parcel of its mission and

commitment to all who travel.

So whether it be the issuance

of Travel Advisories on certain

destinations, because of

security or medical risks, we

see it as our duty to keep

the public advised with the

most current, accurate and

unbiased information so that

consumers can make informed

and smart decisions. Anybody

can organise a Fair and sell you

a holiday, if simply making the

sale was all that mattered!

Mr Devinder Ohri

President

NATAS

Here are the Top 10 Outbound Destinations taken from

the NATAS Holidays 2015 Grand Draw Survey:

1. Europe

2. Malaysia

3. Japan

4. Thailand

What are you waiting for? Start planning your holiday to your next

destination today!

5. South Korea

6. Australia

7. Taiwan

8. China

9. Others

10. United States

07Aug - Oct 2015

Enhancing local interest in Yunnan Province, China

NATAS Events

It was an exciting day for the NATAS Exco when we welcomed a

delegation of 14 Chinese offi cials from Yunnan Province, China on 24

July 2015. The visit was prompted by the delegation’s plan to set up its

own travel agent association in Yunnan Province.

Led by Mr Liu Ping, Senior Provincial Counsellor of the People’s

Government of Yunnan Province, China, the offi cials sought to

understand the functions of NATAS and the various initiatives that we

have introduced to our members. Under the guidance of Mr Devinder

Ohri, President of NATAS, the NATAS team hosted our visitors and

answered all their queries. The delegation also shared interesting

information about Yunnan Province and discussed opportunities in

advancing tourism interests.

In all, it was an extremely successful and fruitful exchange.

Breathing new life into Nepal at the Nepal Tourism Promotional Seminar

Discovering the wonders of Catalonia at the Destination Presentation Series

NATAS has always been a strong supporter of our counterparts in the

various countries, and demonstrated our commitment to delivering

quality travel experiences. Over the years, we have consistently shown

our dedication to the international tourism industry by participating and

hosting visitors from all over the world.

On 21 August 2015, this was evident when the Nepal Tourism Board

and the Society of Travel and Tour Operators Nepal visited Singapore on

a Tourism Recovery Seminar to rebuild consumer confi dence in Nepal

and re-establish it as a safe place to visit. In a show of support for Nepal,

NATAS disseminated a circular to invite our inbound and outbound

members to attend the event, garnering a response from 25 travel

agency reps. Mr Steven Lek, Executive Director of NATAS, also gave a

speech to the delegates at the seminar.

It was an exciting day for our outbound members as they attended a

presentation on Catalonia as part of the Destination Presentation Series.

Held on 17 September 2015, the event was organised by the Catalan

Tourist Board to promote Catalonia as a tourist destination and provide

updates on what’s new in the region as well as upcoming plans for the

months ahead.

Attendees were given a glimpse of this fascinating destination and

introduced to Codorniu Raventos, the oldest family business in Spain

and the 17th oldest in the world with more than 460 years of history

dedicated to creating wines and cavas of great value.

Participants also got the opportunity to network with representatives

from Singapore Airlines, who were present to answer any queries

pertaining to fl ight connectivity.

NATAS is proud to have been part of the Nepal Tourism Promotional

Seminar.

08 Aug - Oct 2015

NATAS Events

Be a part of

NATAS Travel 2016See you there!Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Halls

Formation of NATAS Outbound Committee

NATAS is pleased to announce the formation of our new Outbound Committee on 17

August 2015. Chaired by Mr Steven Ler, the Outbound Committee will work in tandem with

the NATAS Executive Committee to chart the direction of the NATAS Travel Fairs as well as

explore suitable platforms to promote networking with the various airlines and NTOs. This

will include product development through familiarisation trips as well as destination updates

and advertising opportunities for members.

NATAS Outbound Committee Members

Chairman

Steven Ler

UOB Travel Planners

Members

Jonathan Hee

ASA Travel

Koh Chong Wee

Citystate Travel

Nam Sang Ryong

S Travel

FAMILIARISATION TOURPark Hotel Alexandra

323 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159972

Date of Visit: 3 July 2015

A brand-new 13-storey hotel, Park Hotel Alexandra

is the latest addition to the Park Hotel Group. With

442 guestrooms and suites complete with an array

of modern amenities, it off ers guests the ultimate in

luxury. Travellers can also look forward to enjoying

the hotel’s facilities, which include a 25-metre

infi nity pool and a fully equipped gymnasium that

overlooks tropical foliage.

09Aug - Oct 2015

Word on the Street

As a leading air hub, Singapore Changi

Airport provides travellers with seamless

connectivity to 320 cities worldwide

through 6,700 weekly fl ights. These fi gures

are set to rise with the signing of a multi-

million dollar marketing collaboration

between Royal Caribbean International, the

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi

Airport Group (CAG).

The partnership marks the fi rst tripartite

collaboration between the three

organisations and is aimed at promoting

cruising out of Singapore and, in turn,

attracting the cruise line’s largest number

of overseas fl y-cruise guests here. This

CAG Updateswill be achieved via a series of marketing

campaigns, research studies and channel

development activities in Asian markets

such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the

Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea

and Taiwan, and also beyond the region in

Australia, Europe and North America.

Running between 2015 and 2018, the

collaboration expects to pull in over

170,000 overseas visitors to Singapore to

sail on Royal Caribbean’s cruises, resulting in

a projected growth of over 50 per cent. To

meet the demand during this period, Royal

Caribbean plans to increase its number of

sailings from Singapore to over 40 a year.

Changi Airport too has enhanced its

connectivity with the introduction of three

new airlines – Batik Air, Myanmar National

Airlines and Thai Lion Air. With these new

additions, Changi Airport enhances its

services to off er its customers greater

frequency of fl ights and more direct

connections to new city links.

With all these exciting new developments,

Changi Airport looks set for another great

year ahead!

10 Aug - Oct 2015

Food for Thought

INFECTION CONFIDENTIAL

Viruses vs Bacteria

The answer boils down to the specifi c

types of viruses and bacteria that cause

these communicable diseases. And while

laymen may use the terms ‘bacteria’ and

‘virus’ interchangeably, there is a marked

diff erence.

Bacteria are living single-cell organisms

that look like balls, rods or spirals under

a microscope. Most do not harm you —

some may even be good for you (such

as the lactobacillus acidophilus found in

probiotic products) — but others can make

you very ill indeed.

Viruses, on the other hand, are much

smaller than bacteria and need the help of

other cells to propagate. Viruses that cause

infectious diseases range from the ones

that cause common cold and fl u, to HIV/

AIDS, dengue and Ebola. Many, but not all,

viral diseases can be prevented through

vaccination. However, they can be diffi cult

to treat as antibiotics may not work on

them and there are few antiviral medicines

available. Chances of a full cure also vary

depending on the type of virus that one is

infected with.

Thanks to aff ordable air travel and increasingly open borders, many of us wouldn’t think twice about packing our bags and

travelling to exotic locales. Yet, few of us have stopped to consider that this might mean increasing our exposure to infectious

diseases.

As of late December 2014, some 7,000 out of 18,000 people infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa have died, and 22

nations from Malaysia to Austria have reported cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Given Singapore’s status

as a travel hub with about 50 million travellers passing through the country each year, should there be cause for concern?

AVIAN FLU, MERS AND NOW EBOLA – DO SINGAPOREANS HAVE

MUCH CAUSE TO WORRY ABOUT THESE DEADLY EPIDEMICS?

Ebola’s Threat to Singapore

According to the World Health Organization

(WHO), the current outbreak in West Africa

can be traced to March 2014 and is the

largest and most complex Ebola outbreak to

date. One reason for its severity is that, unlike

previous outbreaks which were largely

confi ned to rural areas, the current epidemic

has taken hold in major urban centres in

countries like Liberia, Sierra Leone and

Guinea, leading to higher transmission rates.

The WHO has confi rmed that there have

been more cases and deaths in this outbreak

than all others combined.

Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian, Head and

Senior Consultant with the Department of

Infectious Diseases, Travellers’ Health and

Vaccination Clinic at Tan Tock Seng Hospital,

shares her thoughts on Ebola: “With a

mortality rate of 30 to 70 per cent, this viral

outbreak is indeed very serious. However,

the true risk to Singapore is relatively low

because we don’t have much travel to and

from West Africa.” She stresses that Ebola

is not an airborne infection and is only

transmitted through contact with blood and

bodily fl uids.

Those from developed countries who were

infected with Ebola were all healthcare

workers who had been taking care of

very ill patients with very high viral loads.

In Africa, most of the infected have been

family members, doctors and nurses as well

as those involved in preparing bodies for

burial. So with good infection control and

public health precautions, Ebola is unlikely

to spread from person to person. However,

you should seek medical care immediately

if you have travelled from West African

countries such as Guinea, Liberia, Mali and

Sierra Leone, and experience symptoms

such as fever.

11Aug - Oct 2015

Food for Thought

This article fi rst appeared in the January-February 2015 issue of Lifewise, a publication by the National Healthcare Group.

Other Epidemics

With Ebola grabbing all the headlines, it is

easy to forget the other infectious threats

that Singapore faces. “Dengue and infl uenza

are still the leading infectious disease risks

in Singapore,” cautions A/Prof Lim. “These

are real and present risks, whereas Ebola has

not been detected here yet.”

Another threat is MERS, a respiratory

disease caused by a coronavirus. And it is

a concern because there are no eff ective

antivirals or vaccines for it, much like Ebola.

But MERS has been less of a threat recently

because control at the source, in the

Middle East, seems to be better in recent

months. Then there’s avian infl uenza, also

known as bird fl u, which has caused worry

for governments in this region in recent

years. Most strains of this virus do not infect

humans but types such as H5N1 and H7N9

do, and can be quite serious. The Singapore

authorities are keeping a close watch on

what happens in China.

Fighting Outbreaks on Local Soil

With rising concerns over the spread of

infectious diseases, the National Healthcare

Group has stepped up to the task. In

November 2014, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

broke ground for a new National Centre

of Infectious Diseases (NCID) — a 330-

bed facility set to enhance the nation’s

response to disease outbreaks. NCID will

include isolation and cohort wards as well

as negative pressure rooms to prevent

disease transmission by keeping patients

separated from the public, if necessary.

High-effi ciency particulate absorption

(HEPA) and ultraviolet fi lters ensure that the

air is sanitised by absorbing or neutralising

disease vectors.

Another key feature of the NCID will be

its ability to go into ‘lockdown mode’

during larger outbreaks. It will also keep

segregated fl ows of traffi c for visitors,

patients, staff and services to prevent cross-

contamination.

As a leader in the clinical management

of infectious diseases, NCID will not only

relieve the stress on our current healthcare

systems but also enable us to respond

and combat the crippling eff ects of such

diseases eff ectively.

Dengue and infl uenza are

still the leading infectious

disease risks in Singapore,

these are real and present

risks, whereas Ebola has not

been detected here yet.

- Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian

12 Aug - Oct 2015

Featured Destination

SOUTH KOREA

“Ppali ppali” (quickly or hurry in

Korean) said a local commuter as I

boarded a bus to Gwanghwanmun

Square. Throughout the journey, tiny

beeping sounds could be heard as

commuters tagged their T-money

cards or mobile phones against

sensors as they boarded and alighted

the bus.

Though similar to Singapore’s ez-link

card, the Korean T-money card is

much more advanced as it can also

be used in taxis, on express buses

to all cities in the Korean peninsula,

for Seoul City Tours and even at

convenience stores. What’s more,

those who use the T-money card for

public transportation enjoy a 100

Won discount!

The vibrant city of Seoul

Arriving at Gwanghwamun Square in the

heart of Seoul, the fi rst thing that caught

my eye was the majestic 6.2-metre

high, bronze statue of King Sejong

the Great (1397–1450). King Sejong’s

greatest contribution to Korea was the

creation of the Hangul alphabet, which

replaced Chinese characters to enable

the peasants to be better educated. As a

tribute to him, he is immortalised in the

10,000 Won currency note.

Walking northward from Gwanghwamun

Square is the Gyeongbok Palace. Built

in 1395, during the Joseon Dynasty, the

palace has been destroyed many times

by wars and the Japanese occupation

in its storied history. However, the

government has spent huge sums to

restore and preserve the history, dignity

and the cultural assets of the Joseon

era. Before leaving Gyeongbok Palace,

we watched the changing of the royal

guards, which takes place every hour

from 10 am to 3 pm at the main gate.

Statue of King Sejong the Great at Gwanghwamun Square

The changing of the royal guard

Gyeongbokgung - the largest and grandest of all the fi ve Joseon palaces in Seoul

13Aug - Oct 2015

Featured Destination

Next on the itinerary was to take a slow

stroll along the Cheonggye Stream in

downtown Seoul. As I walked, I saw 22

beautifully designed bridges with man-

made waterfalls, fountains, sculptures

and galleries. Calm and tranquil, it is a

great place to relax, observe the locals

and listen to them speaking in their

native tongue, Hangul.

After a short walk, I arrived at the popular

24-hour Dongdaemun market, which

is famous for selling anything under

the sun. The hottest shopping item

for Singaporeans is of course Korean

cosmetics, known for their quality and

fabulous prices.

10 MUST-DOs IN SEOUL

1 Embark on a tour to Gyeongbok Palace,

a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

2 Embrace Korea’s rich culture at the

National Folk Museum, and Namsangol

Traditional Garden.

3 Walk around Gwanghwamun Square,

stroll along the Cheonggye Stream

and visit the traditional Hanok houses

in Bukchon.

4 Shop at Dongdaemun market,

Namdaemun market and Myeongdong.

5 Stock up on cosmetics, ginseng and

seaweed.

6 Experience Cheongdamdong, Isadong

and Itaewon.

7 Enjoy a sumptuous meal of

samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup),

samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) and

bulgogi (grilled meats over charcoal).

8 Drink a cup of makgeolli (rice wine).

9 Have a meal at a pojangmacha, small

tented eateries by the roadside where

locals go for snacks or drinks after work.

10 Relax at a jjimjilbang, large, gender-

segregated communal bathhouses

off ering saunas and massages.

The eleven-kilometre Cheonggye Stream

A traditional hand-pulled chain boat at Abai Village Town

The largest asymmetrical free-form building in the world – Dongdaemun Design Plaza

As the sun set, I took the subway to

Gangnam, the heart of today’s dynamic

Korea. The place to be seen and heard,

Gangnam is truly a playground for

the rich and privileged elite. With the

number of entertainment agencies in

the area, don’t be surprised if one of the

young, good-looking teenagers you

come across in the streets turns out to

be a future K-pop idol! In fact, Psy was

brought up in Gangnam.

While exploring Gangnam, I

discovered Apgujeong Rodeo Street,

Cheongdam-dong and Garosu-gil –

the most fashionable areas in South

Korea. Apgujeong Rodeo Street and

Cheongdam-dong house the Prada,

Gucci and Louis Vuitton fl agship stores,

as well as the prestigious Galleria

department store.

The natural beauty of South Korea

Beyond Seoul, South Korea also has

much to off er in other provinces such

as Gangwon-do, the eastern part of

the peninsula, where there are many

centuries-old temples, beautiful

mountains and clean beaches. I took an

express bus to Yang Yang to experience

a three-day, two-night temple stay in

Naksan Temple at Mt Botanakga.

The temple stay is a programme that

allows foreigners to understand Korean

Buddhism and experience the life of

monks or nuns. Participants wake up

at 4 am, eat simple vegetarian meals

and practise meditation in the hopes of

fi nding their ‘true self’ among the serenity

and harmony of nature.

After Naksan Temple, I took another

express bus to Sokcho and toured the

Seoraksan National Park, which draws

hikers with its numerous rugged peaks

and valleys. Making my way to the top of

Gwongeumseong cable car station, I was

rewarded with a spectacular view of the

surrounding mountain peaks, downtown

Sokcho and the Sea of Japan.

A bird’s eye view of Seoraksan from the cable car station at Gwongeumseong Peak

The Red Lotus Hermitage at Naksan Temple

As I made my way back to the bus

terminal in Sokcho, I chanced upon an

interesting place named Abai (father)

Village. After the Korean War, many

Koreans from the north were left

stranded. They gathered in this small

village, with the hopes of returning home

one day. This group of Koreans continue

to retain their dialect and unique style of

cooking today.

Too soon, my South Korean escapade

was over. But on my next trip, I plan to

visit the mountain resorts of Alpensia

and ski down its many slopes. Until next

time!

Story and Image Credits : Wilson Heng

14 Aug - Oct 2015

WISHING A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

NATAS welcomes the following companies as new members.

Asia One Travel Pte Ltd

Asia One Travel prides itself on delivering quality products and services to each and

every one of its customers. With a long-term commitment to off ering top-notch

service, the company’s tour guides are well trained and bilingual in Mandarin and

English so as to provide travellers with a wonderful experience.

LiJing Holidays Pte Ltd

LiJing Holidays Pte Ltd is a newly established travel operator specialising in China. As

part of its services, the company off ers inbound and outbound tours to China.

Meridian International Travel Pte Ltd

Meridian International Travel Pte Ltd specialises in providing inbound and outbound

leisure tours for groups and FITs. The company also organises international education

cooperation, trade and economic cooperation, investment and cultural aff airs events

for authorities, municipalities, public sector and industries in areas such as training,

business visiting, communication and investment.

Today Travel Pte Ltd

Today Travel Pte Ltd is a travel operator off ering a host of services such as planning

and organising group and individual travel, hotel reservations, air ticketing, travel

insurance and visa arrangements. Established in September 2006, the company has

been in operation for more than eight years and is helmed by a team of experienced

travel professionals specialising in all aspects of the travel business.

NATAS Executive Committee 2014/2016

Mr Devinder Ohri

President

Mr Chung Kek Yoong

Deputy President

Mr Simon Er

Secretary-General

Mr Allen Tsang

Honorary Treasurer

Ms Judy Lum

Chairman – Inbound

Mr Steven Ler

Chairman – Outbound

Mr Albert Ho

Chairman – Air Transport

Mr Chew Chong Choon

Chairman – Surface Transport

Mr Ang Eu Khoon

Chairman – Information Technology

Ms Fiona Lim

Chairman – Manpower & Training

Ms Ong Ling Lee

STB Representative

NATAS Secretariat

Mr Steven Lek

Executive Director

steven.lek@natas.travel

Ms Julia Chang

Senior Manager

julia.chang@natas.travel

Ms Judy Kueh

Senior Manager

(Finance & Admin)

judy.kueh@natas.travel

Ms Magdalene Lim

Manager

(Events & Marketing)

magdalene.lim@natas.travel

Mr Wilson Heng

Manager

(Marketing & Communications)

wilson.heng@natas.travel

Ms Amy Kong

Assistant Manager

(Industry)

amy.kong@natas.travel

Ms Elizabeth Khoo

Offi cer

(Admin & Membership)

elizabeth.khoo@natas.travel

CONTACT DETAILS UPDATE

Association Updates

The total number of NATAS members as at 30 August 2015 – 435 members.

Ordinary Members: 354 members

Associate Members: 76 members

Honorary Life Members: 5 members

MEMBERSHIP The following new members were approved:

Company Classifi cation Approval Date

Meridian International Travel Pte Ltd IB & OB 6/8/2015

Today Travel Pte Ltd IB & OB 6/8/2015

Asia One Travel Pte Ltd IB & OB 6/8/2015

LiJing Holidays Pte Ltd IB & OB 6/8/2015

Nam Ho Travel Service (S) Pte Ltd

1 Park Road #01-84D/E People’s Park Complex Singapore 059108

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