Preferred's Tokyo Hotels launch Haneda Promotions

With the highly anticipated opening of Haneda Airport's new international terminal in late October, Preferred Hotel Group's seven hotels in Tokyo are commemorating the occasion by offering special deals.

The convenience of the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time to most parts of Tokyo, and six of the Preferred Hotel Group properties will be reachable in less than 30 minutes by car. Furthermore, all hotels are conveniently serviced by the airport limousine from Haneda Airport.

Within walking distance to four subway stations for easy access to key commercial areas, Hotel New Otani is 17 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering 10% off the best available rate, including early check-in and late check-out. Valid from 2 October 2010 through 31 March 2011.

Opening on 22 October 2010, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is located in the downtown Tokyo district of Akasaka and is just 15 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering rates starting at JPY 35,000 / US$428 per night, including late check-out until 4 p.m. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 28 February 2011.

Overlooking Tokyo Bay on Daiba Island, Grand Pacific Le Daiba is 7 km from Haneda Airport. Rates start at JPY 16,000 / US$195, including breakfast and late check-out until 9 p.m., for a minimum three-night stay. Valid from 21 October 2010 through 28 February 2011.

Located in the vibrant Shinjuku shopping and entertainment district, Keio Plaza Hotel is 35 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering 25% off the best available rate, including breakfast and shopping coupons, with a minimum four-night stay. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 13 March 2011.

Located near Marunouchi and Otemachi business districts, Royal Park Hotel is 19 km from Haneda Airport. Rates start at JPY 23,000 / US$281, including Internet access, for a minimum three-night stay. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 30 April 2011.

Overlooking Yokohama Bay Bridge and Mount Fuji, Yokohama Royal Park is located 18 km from Haneda Airport. Rates start at JPY 14,400 / US$176, including service charges and taxes, with a minimum three-night stay. Valid from 31 October 2010 through 31 March 2011.

Located in the Shiodome business district, Royal Park Shiodome is 16 km from Haneda Airport. The hotel is offering a complimentary breakfast voucher when you book at the best available rate and present an international boarding pass for Haneda Airport upon check-in. Valid from 1 November 2010 through 31 January 2011.

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SIA Cargo to Launch Services to Tokyo via Bangkok and Taipei

SIA Cargo is to launch new freighter services to Tokyo Narita via Bangkok and Taipei to offer freight forwarders and exporters greater convenience in shipping their cargo.

SIA Cargo will operate two new freighter services a week between Singapore and Tokyo via Taipei from 19 October 2010, continuing into the peak year-end season.

A third weekly freighter service via Taipei to Narita will start on 6 November 2010.

SIA Cargo will also mount new direct freighter services from Bangkok to Tokyo Narita with effect from 3 November 2010. The twice-weekly services will operate every Wednesday and Friday.

SIA Cargo?s parent company, Singapore Airlines, will also be operating new twice-daily passenger services between Singapore and Tokyo Haneda airport from 31 October 2010, complementing the existing twice-daily passenger services to Tokyo Narita.

Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan are major trading partners and these additional freighter services will enhance the movement of manufactured goods, electronic devices, food products, machinery and computers between these markets.

?We are pleased to mount new freighter services between these four cities in response to demand for capacity and we look forward to the support of our customers,? said Mr Tan Tiow Kor, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing.

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