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THE SCENT OF MELBOURNEFollowing after cafe culture

EASTERN CHARM OF BEIJING AND MONGOLIAFinding the balance between old and new

• Shopping in Tokyo• Beach getaways in Thailand• Year-round fun in Hokkaido

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CELEBRATE WITH LA RESIDENCE HUE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HUGE GIVEAWAY La Residence Hue is set upon the frontage of the famous Perfume River overlooking the former Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel is home to 122 rooms and suites in a restored 1930s-built French colonial mansion. The hotel will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this December and will be throwing a generous giveaway. Enter the giveaway by posting a photo of La Residence, Hue or Vietnam on social media with the hashtag #LaResidenceHue10. The winner will get two free nights of

QANTAS GOES PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

From 1 October, Qantas Group pilots will be swapping out their usual gold epaulettes (shoulder stripes) for ones in pink as a way to show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Australian-first FlyPink initiative will see pilots donating money to don the pink epaulettes when they sign on for flying duty. Qantas hopes to raise AUS$20,000 for breast cancer research in the process, as well as encourage other international carriers to FlyPink as well.

In addition, Qantas Group pilots will also use October to raise money through a number of activities, including National Breast Cancer Foundation collection tins in crew rooms and Qantas airports, and hold Pink Ribbon Breakfasts around the country. QantasLink will serve food items in FlyPink branded boxes and brownies in support of the campaign. Donations in support of FlyPink can be made at www.flypink.netSWISS WINS BEST BUSINESS CLASS AT WORLD TRAVEL

AWARDS For five years in a row, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has won the World Travel Award (WTA) in the “Europe’s leading airlines business class” category that covers both short and long haul flights. Voted by a panel of specialists from the travel and tourism industries all over the world, the WTA is indeed a mark of prestige for SWISS. “As the national airline of Switzerland, we are committed to giving our customers a consistently top-quality air travel product, especially in the premium segment,” commented Markus Binkert, SWISS’s Chief Commercial Officer.

SWISS is also continually seeking to upgrade and enhance the passenger experience. By the end of 2015, two new lounges will be opened in Zurich Airport’s Dock E for Senators and Business Class guests. These lounges are located close to the long-haul boarding gates and will extend over 2,000sqm with a terrace view of the airport, runways and Alps within the background. www.swiss.com

accommodation per year for the next 10 years.A fundraising campaign for Tinh Truc Gia Shelter will also

commence concurrently, with 100% of the proceeds from sale of handmade cards be given back to the organisation.

Plan your stay between 1 to 20 December 2015 for a 10% discount on accommodation, spa, tours, souvenirs and food & beverages—with the exception of special menus. For more information, visit www.la-residence-hue.com

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