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The Signature Weddings Copyright (c) 2008 - 2012 The Signature Weddings. All rights reserved. http://www.thesignatureweddings.com The Signature Weddings News and Press Release en-us Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:14:01 EST Thailand sailing ahead in 2012 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:09:44 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_203.html Thailand sailing ahead in 2012 By Jules Kay A New Year means a new schedule of sailing events across the Asia region and Thailand, as always, is one of the principle locations for the on water action. With fine tropical waters on both sides of the Thai peninsular the regattas run throughout the year, attracting world class boats and crew from around the globe to compete and enjoy the legendary onshore hospitality that has become synonymous with the best yachtin... Sweet Samui Valentine Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:16:49 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_202.html Sweet Samui Valentine By Jules Kay Valentine's day is the perfect time to appreciate the delights of tropical island life with your loved one and visitors to Koh Samui enjoy a wealth of options when it comes to a romantic outing or blissful break. With a little planning, love birds of all ages can make the most of Samui's indulgent attractions, whether looking for the ultimate private escape or a fun-filled couple's night out. The island offers so many choices that a single day is far too sh... Thailand's Year of the Dragon Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:34:11 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_201.html Thailand's Year of the Dragon By Jules Kay With floods and political upheaval now hopefully a thing of the past, Thailand is looking forward to a positive year. In the Thai lunar calendar, 2012 is actually 2555, and as the number five in the Thai language is "HA", the famous Thai smile is at last returning with a vengeance, inspired by a new catchphrase: "Ha, Ha, Ha". The New Year countdown to 2012 was a spectacular affair, both in Bangkok and in the country's buzzing resort destinations... Phuket gears up for action Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:33:06 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_200.html Phuket gears up for action By Jules Kay November is the official start of the high season on Phuket and this year the island will be welcoming visitors from all over the world with a full schedule of events and some the most appealing holiday choices on offer in the South East Asia region. In the last few years, Phuket has enjoyed an impressive revival as a one of the world's top tourist destinations with international arrivals forecast to top four million in 2011. ... Time for another Thai Miracle Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:42:59 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_199.html Time for another Thai Miracle By Jules Kay With international arrivals at all time highs in all first three quarters of this year, Thailand recently endured its worst flood in living history. The heart of the country, Bangkok, took a serious tourism hit as the international media broadcast images of widespread inundation. One of the national projects put on hold due to the floods was the "Miracle Thailand" tourism campaign, originally slated to launch in No... Loy Kratong - a pertinent Thai festival Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:14:50 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_198.html Loy Kratong - a pertinent Thai festival By Jules Kay When the moon fills out in the twelfth lunar month of every year, Thais take to the waterways nationwide to "loy" (float) their "kratong" (banana leaf vessel laden with flowers, incense and candals). Although Thais and especially Bangkokians, celebrate the likes of Halloween and Christmas, Loy Kratong is a festival that remains observed in a genteel way that celebrates the more traditional Thai way of life. In the northern province of C... Help floods out in Thailand Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:59:40 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_197.html Help floods out in Thailand By Jules Kay Heavy rains in Thailand caused extreme flooding in many parts of the country this month, in what has become the nation’s most expensive natural disaster. The country's finance minister put the cost of damage at $3.9 billion and with more than 10% of the country's rice farms destroyed, the economic impact of the flooding is set to last far longer than the high waters. Yet despite the economic impact of the flooding, the disaster ... Jason Mraz to play Thailand Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:29:37 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_196.html Jason Mraz to play Thailand By Jules Kay With Thailand firmly established as one of the world's top holiday destinations, the kingdom is also an increasingly popular choice for some of the world's top bands and music stars. Until quite recently, the biggest selling acts tended to favour Singapore as the main Southeast Asian stop when they planned their world tours, but in the last few years the Bangkok gig list has grown to include everyone from rock legends The Eagles to crossov... Adding an 'i' to Hospitality Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:21:07 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_195.html Adding an 'i' to Hospitality By Jules Kay Steve Jobs may have left the house, but the iRevolution he led has satisfied hungry consumers with innovative products no one knew they were missing until they watched his legendary Apple presentations. In particular, the scrambling popularity for the versatility of the iPad has changed the way business is conducted across the board, from banking to health services, construction to charity. The game changer of the computing world has also... Dropping anchor on Phuket Tue, 2 Aug 2011 23:53:51 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_194.html Dropping anchor on Phuket By Jules Kay In the last 10 years Phuket has developed into one of the world's top yachting destinations. Sailing holidays are now a popular choice for visitors from around the world, whether arriving on their own private boats or chartering vessels from one of the island's marinas to explore the beauty of the dramatic Andaman Coast and experience the many deserted offshore islands from a unique, personal perspective. Phuket's four full servic... Capital culture in Bangkok Tue, 2 Aug 2011 03:16:58 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_193.html Capital culture in Bangkok By Jules Kay The Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music offers culture seekers the capital's biggest and most comprehensive showcase of international performing arts. Now in its 13th year, the festival takes place at the Thailand Cultural Centre, and will be held from 9 September – 16 October, when professional dance companies and orchestras from countries as diverse as Brazil, Germany, Russia and United Kingdom will descend on Bangkok to p... Phuket for Foodies Tue, 2 Aug 2011 02:25:08 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_192.html Phuket for Foodies By Tina Hsiao Aside from its spectacular scenery, fascinating culture and stunning beaches, one of the main attractions for visitors to Thailand is the country's celebrated cuisine. Even if you only visit one location during your stay in the Kingdom, you can still enjoy everything from authentic local street food to exquisite delicacies at a gourmet restaurant. What's more, with the tastes of virtually every other country in the world represen... AirAsia: Spinning a World Wide Web Wed, 6 Jul 2011 22:01:24 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_191.html AirAsia: Spinning a World Wide Web By Tina Hsiao & Jules Kay AirAsia stole the headlines at the biennial Paris Air Show held in June, inking the largest ever order of Airbus' A320 aircraft, a deal worth US$ 18.2 billion. The move reflects the strength in the region's tourism industry. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)'s recently released figures, 2010 saw an 12.7% y-o-y increase of international tourist arrivals to Asia and the Pacifi... Adventure Racing returns to Koh Samui Mon, 4 Jul 2011 02:05:34 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_190.html Adventure Racing returns to Koh Samui By Jules Kay Adventure Racing has been growing in popularity worldwide over the last few years. A dynamic team sport that also draws large crowds of spectators, this multi-disciplinary contest pushes competitors to their limits. In Asia in particular, Adventure Racing has taken off in a number of countries with exercise fanatics from around the region gathering regularly in various locations to test each other's skills and enduranc... A Healthy Thai Hangover Mon, 4 Jul 2011 01:42:49 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_189.html A Healthy Thai Hangover By Jules Kay The blockbuster bachelor party movie of the year, Hangover Part II, may have received mixed reviews in Thailand for its focus on the seedy side of Bangkok, but the benefits in terms of tourism may far outweigh any negative images portrayed in some of the scenes. According to a report published in The Hollywood Reporter, by June 20, 2011, "The Hangover Part II" had achieved $488.7 million in worldwide box office receipts, making it th... Phuket swings to success Mon, 16 May 2011 03:30:36 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_188.html Phuket swings to success by Jules Kay The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched a new promotional strategy for 2011 that includes a number of projects designed to attract specific visitor segments to the Kingdom. Building on the highly successful “Amazing Thailand” campaign, the TAT will add several new tag-lines, including “ Thailand Always Amazes You” , to emphasise the diverse elements that make Thailand so appealing to visitors from around the globe. <br... Glamorous Asian Yachting Finale Mon, 16 May 2011 03:29:57 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_187.html Glamorous Asian Yachting Finale by Jules Kay Phuket has long been well known as a major yachting destination. As the host of The Phuket King's Cup Regatta every December, Asia's biggest and most popular regatta, the island attracts boats from around the globe year round. Other high profile sailing events on Phuket include the Phang Nga Bay Regatta, always held over the Chinese New Year in January or February and Six Senses Phuket Raceweek in July, considered by many sailors as... You Cash Following money down the You Tube Wed, 11 May 2011 00:29:46 EDT http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_186.html You Cash Following money down the You Tube By Tina Hsiao Ever since the first video was uploaded on April 23, 2005, YouTube.com has grown into the world's largest online video portal boasting hundred of millions of users. Founded in 2005 by three ex-PayPal employees, the startup's potential was recognized and the firm was consequently bought by Google Inc. for a whopping USD 1.65 billion the following year. Over 35 hours worth of video content are uploaded onto the site every single min... Phuket bounces back Fri, 4 Mar 2011 22:45:01 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_185.html Phuket bounces back Phuket has recovered quickly from the politically inspired concerns that hit Thailand early last year and is now on track to reach new tourism revenue highs by the end of 2011. Russia and China have become the new top tourist markets and a number of Thai developers have also entered the hospitality investment market in recent months, suggesting domestic interest is also growing. According to figures recently released consultancy firm C9Hotelw... The spiritual side of Thai New Year Fri, 4 Mar 2011 04:00:33 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_184.html The spiritual side of Thai New Year Well known as one of Asia's most fascinating spectacles, Songkran, the official Thai New Year festival in April has come to be seen by many foreign visitors as the world's biggest water fight. Yet despite the famous wet revelry, Songkran is still a deeply spiritual celebration for most Thai people and the ceremonies and rituals that surround the festival offer a fascinating insight into one of the world's most unique cultures. Phuket, along with many other destinations in the South East Asia region, boasts some impressive swimming pools. Many of the best are offered in the island's luxury private villas, while hotels and resorts also offer their guests tempting options for a cooling dip. Pool architects, manufacturers, product suppliers, and service companies will converge on Phuket in March to share tips of the trade at the first ever Pool Asia Expo and Conference a... Thailand 2011 Events Sun, 9 Jan 2011 00:48:35 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_182.html Thailand 2011 Events By Jules Kay Globally known for its white sand beaches and tropical scenery, Thailand has fast developed into a multi-dimensional destination with regular international sporting events and concerts offering an appealing addition to any visitor's wish list. Travellers to the Kingdom already enjoy a diverse choice of destinations, adventures and indulgences when they spend their holiday in the "Land of Smiles", but the added draw of an e... Thailand Villas Thu, 6 Jan 2011 23:31:09 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_181.html Thailand Villas By Jules Kay On Thailand's most popular resort islands, such as Phuket and Koh Samui, rental clients from around the globe, as well as regional investors from places like China, Hong Kong and Singapore are increasingly choosing private properties over hotels and beach resorts. Despite an obvious slow in demand caused by the GFC, holidaymakers and private investors appear to be looking for ever larger, more extravagant accommodation options in Thailand.... Fast track to wireless in Asia Tue, 4 Jan 2011 02:14:31 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_180.html Fast track to wireless in Asia By Jules Kay Business and leisure travellers are often at the forefront of personal connectivity. Smartphones, tablets and lap tops are only as useful as the wireless networks they connect to, which is why carriers across the globe are rushing to establish the next generation of data networks to meet ever increasing demand for fast internet connections now available on handheld devices and portable technologies. Two networks have emerged ... Travelling with your iPad Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:44:22 EST http://www.thesignatureweddings.com/news_179.html Travelling with your iPad By Jules Kay The iPad is now well established as the world's ultimate personal entertainment companion. For many people, it is also now an indispensable travel accessory. Thinner and lighter than a lap top at only half an inch thick and 1.5 pounds, the iPad fits comfortably into a carry-on bag and while notebooks have to be removed from the case and placed in their own separate bin at the airport X-Ray, the iPad is not considered large enough to require ...