Packed with 120 exciting holidays, there are 23 fabulous new treks and tours in addition to lots of old favourites.

Highlights include four new trips to the must see destination of 2012, Burma, some wild and remote treks in Nepal, and the southernmost trek in the world in Tierra del Fuego.

Once again the Mountain Kingdoms Early Bird booking incentive will reward those keen to book, and this year applies to all 2012 flight inclusive holidays featured in the new brochure.
Clients booking before the 30th November 2011 will receive a £50 discount – visit www.mountainkingdoms.com  for details and conditions.

NEW TREKS & TOURS

Bhutan

Birding in Bhutan – an exceptional specialist tour created for true birding enthusiasts in a paradise of rare and endemic birds.

Dragon Kingdoms of Burma & Bhutan – an easy walking and sightseeing holiday to two of the world’s most remarkable Buddhist kingdoms.
Mount Chomolhari & the Bonte La – magnificent high mountain trekking beneath snowy peaks, through remote valleys and across high passes.

Nepal

Village Trails of Nepal – the perfect gentle walking holiday combining relaxed day walks, comfortable hotels and the spectacular Himalaya.

Annapurna & Everest Panorama Trek – two short tea house treks amidst the breathtaking scenery of Nepal’s two most famous mountain ranges.

Everest Base Camp in Style – exhilarating strenuous trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar, staying in the Khumbu’s best lodges.

Rolwaling & Bigu Gompa – a glorious trek to one of Nepal’s best ‘off the beaten track’ mountain valleys, next to the Tibetan border.

Api Base Camp with Tashi Tenzing – a reconnaissance trek led by Tenzing Norgay’s grandson, in a remote, little visited, corner of Nepal.

The Kagmara La Pass to Dolpo – a thrilling trek in ‘Wild Nepal’, from the calm waters of Rara Lake, over the Kagmara La to isolated Upper Dolpo.

India & Sri Lanka

Incredible India & Brahmaputra River Cruise – an enthralling tour encompassing both the frenetic energy and serene beauty of India.
Leh & Indus Valley Trails – a delightful short summer walking holiday to the mountains and monasteries of ‘Little Tibet’.
Trails of Buddha’s Island, Sri Lanka – a gentle walking holiday visiting the island’s main historical, cultural, wildlife and scenic highlights.

Mongolia & Central Asia

Genghis Khan Trails & Naadam Festival – take the Trans-Mongolian train from Beijing to experience ancient cities, desert travels, mountain walks and traditional festivities.

Nomads & Ibex Trek – a two week magical, mountain adventure in the remote northwest corner of Mongolia.
K2 & Gasherbrum Base Camps – a sensational trek through wild, dramatic and unspoiled scenery into the heart of the Karakoram mountains.

Burma

First Class Tour of Burma – a relaxed exploration of the cultural and scenic highlights of the Golden Land, staying in quality hotels throughout.

Dragon Kingdoms of Burma & Bhutan – an easy walking and sightseeing holiday to two of the world’s most remarkable Buddhist kingdoms.

Golden Trails of Burma – gentle walks, cultural highlights and comfortable accommodation – the best way to explore this remarkable country.
Mount Phongun & the Burmese Himalaya – trekking in the remote highlands of northern Burma, with an ascent of Phongun Razi (3,635m/11,920ft).

Other destinations

Northern Lights & Husky Sledding, Norway – an action-packed winter adventure in Norway’s icy north, aiming to see the dazzling Northern Lights and taking in a thrilling sledding experience.

Tierra del Fuego – the Ultimate Adventure – from the southernmost trek in the world to Patagonia, via a voyage through the Beagle Channel.

Bedouin Trails of Jordan – easy walking and sightseeing in Jordan, from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea.

Serengeti Walking Safari – unspoiled landscapes, impressive wildlife and luxury camping – the best way to experience wild Africa.

Ngorongoro Highlands & Serengeti Wilderness – a fabulous walking safari in style in two of Africa’s most pristine wildlife areas.

In recent significant developments for the company, the number of rooms it has under construction surged past 1,000 last week, fuelled by the injection of fresh investment capital.

Red Planet Hotels Chief Executive Officer Tim Hansing said the company is developing a portfolio of Tune hotels in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Bangladesh.

It currently has 1,023 hotel rooms through six hotels in Jakarta, Bangkok, Pattaya, Angeles City and two in Manila, with more announcements expected soon.

All Red Planet-owned hotels operate under a franchise agreement with Tune Hotels. Tune Hotels is part of the Tune Group, the private investment group of Tony Fernandes, founder and group CEO of low-cost airline AirAsia and Team Principal of the Lotus F1 Racing team.

“Tune Hotels’ business model is solid and complements our investment methodology,” Hansing said at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific in Hong Kong.

“Even though many investment companies have been looking to contain expenses and put expansion on the back burner, we were able to go out at the end of the global financial crisis in 2009 and raise significant capital.

To be able to raise funds and then to quickly secure sites and contracts to have over 1,000 keys under construction is a tremendous achievement and testament to the strength of our experienced management team and the Tune Hotels business model. We are looking for more opportunities to expand in Asia’s emerging markets with multiple sites in key cities, particularly those that Tune Hotels have interest in.”

Hansing said the limited-service hotel synergy presented Red Planet Hotels with some fantastic opportunities for expansion across the region and sites are continually being scoped and investigated. Tune Hotels is a rapidly growing chain of hotels that have embraced the limited-service model used by low-cost airlines and employs a self-service online booking system, encouraging guests to book early to enjoy low prices.

Using the demand-based pricing booking system, guests can book rooms at prices starting from $3 (or even lower during promotion periods) through the web at www.tunehotels.com.

It currently operates 10 hotels — seven in Malaysia, two in Indonesia and one in England, and has entered into strategic partnerships to open 20 hotels in India and a further 14 hotels in the United Kingdom.

For more information, call 011 66 (0) 2 207 2951, email tim@redplanethotels.com  or visit www.redplanethotels.com  or www.tunehotels.com

The global hotel chain currently has more than 160 properties, representing 8,400 rooms, in various stages of operation, rebranding and development in mainland China, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mongolia, Southeast Asia, Japan and the Middle East.

“Local hotel developers across Asia, the Middle East and other emerging regions are attracted to our unique membership model, the global strength of our brand and the marketing support we provide to each of our more than 4,000 hotels worldwide,” said Best Western’s President and CEO David Kong.

Best Western also launched Bhuvana My Spa in Asia in early 2010, the first spa concept for the chain, at several new Best Western Premier hotels in Thailand and Indonesia.

The Bhuvana My Spa concept will expand to the chain’s hotels in Malaysia, India, Oman and Bahrain in 2011.

Bhuvana My Spa properties offer authentic and relaxing treatments by professional therapists in a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. Asia and Middle East development highlights for Best Western in 2010 include 12 new hotels in China, 10 new hotels in India, six new hotels in Japan, one new hotel in South Korea, and 10 new hotels in Southeast Asia.

In India, where the country’s tourism secretary recently cited a need for an additional 150,000 hotel rooms over the next three years due to escalating tourism, the hotel chain recently opened the Best Western Premier Vedic Village Spa Resort within the popular tourist destination of Kolkata.

This 150-acre property is one of the few resorts to offer both Ayurveda and Naturopathy treatments.

Additional Best Western properties in India are expected to open in Bangalore, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. In addition, Best Western is expanding its presence with new hotels in other emerging markets, including Africa, South America, New Zealand, Ukraine and Russia.

In West Africa, the chain opened its first Premier property, the Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel, in Ghana, which is home to one of the largest chocolate producers in the world.

It is a full-service, four-star hotel with 113 rooms, a jazz club and a five-story atrium decorated with African art.

Best Western has also recently opened two new hotels in Nigeria — the Best Western Island Hotel in Lagos and the Best Western Premier Port Harcourt Hotel in Port Harcourt.

South America 2010 development highlights for Best Western include the chain’s goal is to have 14 hotels in Argentina and Uruguay by the end of 2010, making it the largest hotel chain in the region.

The first Best Western Premier hotel in Chile, the Best Western Premier Marina Las Condes, features a top-floor pool and atrium.

Also opening this year will be a five-star Best Western Premier hotel in Peru with a full-service plastic surgery clinic and recovery spa adjacent to the hotel.

Best Western is also expanding in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, with 10 new hotels expected to be open by the end of 2011.

The three-star Best Western Sevastopol Hotel recently opened in Sevastopol, Ukraine, the first Best Western hotel in the country.

Plans are underway to open five more properties in Ukraine by the end of 2011 and Best Western also plans to open the chain’s first three new Premier properties in Russia, including hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Additionally, five new properties are in the pipeline for New Zealand, including hotels in the popular tourist and historical destinations of Casa Bella and Taipa Bay Resort on North Zealand’s North Island. With more than 4,000 hotels worldwide, Best Western offers travelers more than 308,237 quality guest rooms located in approximately 80 countries and territories.

ZUJI operates travel websites in: Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Korea (‘Nextour’), New Zealand (‘Travelocity’), and India (‘Travelocity India’ and ‘Travelguru’), as well as many ‘Travel Partner Network’ sites throughout Asia Pacific.

ZUJI’s ‘Travel Partner Network’ division allows third-party travel suppliers, agents and web sites to harness the travel booking functionality of ZUJI for flight, hotel, packages, activities and other travel content and products. ZUJI’s B2B partners include:

Virgin Blue (Blue Holidays: Australia & New Zealand).

ZUJI is owned by Travelocity®, an international leader in online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel commerce.

ZUJI has an online member base exceeding 1 million travellers. ZUJI’s Chief Executive Officer is Mr Roshan Mendis.

Evolution Capital, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, is a real estate investment advisory and management firm focused on the hospitality and branded residential sectors, with ownership interests in resorts currently under development in Thailand.
Under the terms of the strategic partnership, the first 24 Tune Hotels.com hotels are targeted to be in development by early 2010 and operational by 2012 with staggered roll-out of the subsequent 20 hotels to be completed by 2013.

Mark Lankester, Group CEO of Tune Hotels.com said, “This expansion affirms our confidence in Thailand’s tourism and strong commitment to the Thai market. Despite its recent troubles, Thailand remains a great prospect for both leisure and business travelers. With its combination of lower living costs together with an increase in the number of flight deals, it is no surprise it is consistently ranked ‘Best Value for Money’ by the Country Brand Index (CBI).

Thailand has become the globally leading tourism destination for those seeking to stretch their hard-earned income, and it’s a natural fit for Tune Hotels.com to expand our limited-service brand of hotels here. An investment in building hotels is never to be made with a short term view, and while there have been challenges, we believe the Thai government is committed to promoting tourism as one of the most important sectors within the Thai economy and we’re delighted to have found the right local partner in Evolution Capital to work with Tune Hotels.com in assisting the government in that effort. “
Simon Gerovich, Managing Director & President of Evolution Capital, said, “With the proliferation of low-cost air carriers such as AirAsia, passengers are now able to travel, in many cases for the first time, between Asia’s major cities at incredibly competitive prices, but they are challenged by having to pay ‘full service’ prices for hotel accommodation when they arrive.

Travellers these days are more savvy and inquisitive – they want to get out and about, and see as much as they can and because they are spending less of their time in their rooms, they are understandably opting to spend less of their budget within the hotel itself and more on and at the destination’s attractions.

The economy sector of the market in Thailand, and indeed in most parts of Asia, is largely dominated by domestic chains and individual hotels that have variable standards, lacking the consistency of service and facilities that all travelers demand.

There remains a huge demand for clean, safe branded low-cost accommodation in Asia’s most popular destinations.

The Tune Hotels.com limited service model has proven itself to cater very well to this demand and we are very excited to partner with TuneHotels.com in spreading this fresh concept throughout a growing number of destinations in Asia.”
Gerovich continued, “Evolution Capital has always sought out unique investment opportunities in the hospitality industry. The Tune Hotels.com model really stands out in many ways, but particularly in how it gives consumers far greater right over the management of their resources, not just financially but also environmentally. With the spread of environmental conscientiousness there is a corresponding interest in ecologically-responsible consumption.

The Tune Hotels.com pay-as-you-use system for air-conditioning, laundered towels, and other energy-consuming amenities allows travelers to opt in or out of services which have an impact on the environment.

These add-ons are available for a small fee, and should guests choose not to take these options, not only do they save money but also contribute to preserving mother earth’s resources. This directly encourages a less wasteful, more conscientious lifestyle, which an increasing number of travelers and consumers are keen to adopt. TuneHotels.com is an extremely exciting hospitality model and we are delighted to be rolling out this new experience across the region.”

Mr. Gerovich concluded, “Tune Hotels.com’s branded limited service concept presents a great opportunity for Evolution Capital to tap into the value-based travel boom.

Unlike in North America and Europe, here in Asia there has been relative under-investment in the budget hospitality sector, which is a proven business model worldwide.

By placing branded limited service hotels in strategic locations, we shall cater not only to international long-haul travelers but also to the short-haul Asian travel markets.

This is part of the travel market which is underserved by hotel developers, even though this particular market sector is less susceptible to unforeseen adverse global events and economic volatility.

This under-investment creates an opportunity for Evolution Capital to deliver a branded, demand-driven, quality product to the public while also generating attractive financial returns. By leveraging Tune Hotels.com’s proven brand, team expertise, and operational model, Evolution Capital expects that such investment will present significant growth in the near future.”
Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Deputy Governor Marketing Communications, Tourism Authority of Thailand, applauded the strategic partnership between Tune Hotels.com and Evolution Capital PCL to bring the limited service hotel brand Tune Hotels.com into Thailand.

Mrs. Rerngronasa said, “The TAT believes that Tune Hotels.com’s arrival into Thailand will do much to grow the pie of tourism dollars in total, non-Thai as well as Thai. With the Tune Hotels.com limited service concept encouraging guests to spend less within the hotel itself, more spending power will be activated outside the hotel, within the local business ecosystem.

With more consumers opting to have a ‘5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price’ so that they can spend their hard-earned income on shopping, dining and recreational pursuits outside the hotel, I can only imagine that this partnership will be lauded not only by consumers, but also Thai companies catering to both the leisure and business tourism markets.”

Mrs. Rerngronasa continued, “We have studied the Tune Hotels.com model, and its optimised use of all resources, right from its space-efficient building design, to the omission of costly, underutilized full service facilities, all the way through to Tune Hotels.com’s innovative pay-per-use concept for energy consuming amenities like air-conditioning and laundered towels.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand commends Tune Hotels.com in-built commitment to responsible tourism, welcomes Tune Hotels.com’s new pay-per-use concept and hopes the propagation of such conscientious consumerism will further develop Thailand’s responsible tourism strategy. ‘’

Similar to low-cost carrier airlines, Tune Hotels.com employs a self-service online booking system that encourages guests to book as far in advance as possible on www.tunehotels.com to enjoy exceptionally low prices.

Tune Hotels.com’s rates are kept low by employing a ‘limited service’ concept where underutilized hotel-operated facilities like swimming pools and gyms are omitted and cost savings are passed on to the guest.

For more information email michelle.iking@tunehotels.com , biresh@tunehotels.com  or info@evolution.co.th , and for hotel bookings visit www.tunehotels.com

The initiative is the result of strategic collaboration between Creative Advances Technology (CAT) and the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA), both based in Kuala Lumpur, and the ASEAN Competitiveness Enhancement Project (ACE), based in Bangkok.

The new platform allows tourism players to go online and get new business for free. The collaboration boosts ASEAN tourism business opportunities by putting operators’ travel packages on multiple travel trade and consumer online sites, including ASEANTA’s new www.southeastasia.org portal. The ASEANTA portal uses Standard Online Tourism Architecture (SOTA). SOTA utilizes networking linkages to connect travel businesses with potential customers, both trade and consumer. SOTA currently connects over 900 travel agents and more than 15,000 travel suppliers worldwide.

Through this electronic tourism platform, tourism players can be linked and networked within the industry more effectively. Hundreds of tourism players in ASEAN are expected to benefit from the collaboration.

PATA is backing the SOTA initiative and is promoting the SOTA platform to its members and through its global PATA Chapter network.

For more information, visit www.visitASEAN.travel

Perhaps you’re a vegetarian and want to avoid ordering a goat curry in Nepal?

Intrepid Travel in conjunction with their friends at World Nomads, today launched free language guides for travellers.

Travellers can visit the Intrepid website from today and download the portable mp3 guides for their travels around the world.

The unique guides are available in 20 languages ranging from Arabic to Indonesian, Portuguese, French, Hindi and more.

Intrepid Travel CEO and Co-founder Darrell Wade said, “Intrepid are passionate about educating our travellers before they arrive in a country. These portable language guides are another way that Intrepid demonstrates its commitment to responsible travel.”

“We are dedicated to offering extraordinary travel experiences from the initial purchase of an Intrepid trip right through to the last day of their trip. We’ve always said to our travellers not to be afraid of using the language – simple pleasantries will help break the ice – so keep practicing!” he said.

“I only wish the technology was available when we began our business 20 years ago!” he continued.

Each of the conversational lessons follows Intrepid traveller Scott as he picks up essential phrases from the locals. The language guides range from 10 to 16 minutes.

The files can be stored on a portable mp3 device and take up less space than a full CD.

The Facts

What: Intrepid launches free language guides for travellers

Range: 20 languages including Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Lao, Malay, Mandarin, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

Cost: FREE!
Visit: www.intrepidtravel.com/languageguides

The Thistle brand is part of Guoman Hotel Management (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GuocoLeisure Limited. Both companies are members of the Hong Leong Group whose hospitality and leisure business is spread across the globe. In Malaysia, Thistle will be managing properties owned by GuocoLand Malaysia, also a member of the Hong Leong Group of companies. The two properties are slated to open middle of 2009.

“Investing MYR 50 million in the refurbishment of both properties, Thistle’s expansion into Malaysia is part of the hospitality brand’s two-year strategy to expand its business to an international scale. The hotels will be the first properties opened under the Thistle name outside of the UK,” said Ian Jones, Regional Director of Guoman Hotels Asia.

For his part, GuocoLand Malaysia Managing Director Paul Poh said, “We are very pleased to welcome Thistle to Asia and are especially proud to have the first two properties right here on Malaysian shores.

This endeavor demonstrates GuocoLand Malaysia’s commitment to the Malaysian hospitality industry. This partnership with Thistle proves our commitment to continue to enhance the value of our properties. ”

Delivering an informal upmarket environment of comfort, relaxation and style, the two Malaysian properties are designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers providing an atmosphere of true Asian hospitality with classic British touches.

Thistle Port Dickson Resort opening in June 2009 will have 251 bedrooms set upon 90 acres of stunning green resort space. The beach hotel boasts a nine-hole golf course, two tennis courts, three restaurants, two bars and three outdoor swimming pools, with views out over the beach and sea.

In July 2009, Thistle Johor Bahru will open its doors as the second Asian Thistle property. Located in one of Malaysia’s most important commercial cities, just across the border from Singapore, this high end yet affordable hotel will cater primarily to business visitors.

The hotel offers 381 bedrooms including 125 luxury rooms, two restaurants, two bars, large events space with a capacity for 650 persons and an outdoor “resort style” swimming pool.

For its long-term guests, the hotel also has 19 units of apartment for rent.

“The two hotels provide different offerings, but one thing is clear: both will contribute to the regeneration of the localities. Thistle Port Dickson which will be of international standard is sure to attract leisure and MICE audience from around the world. Thistle Johor Bahru, capitalizing on its prime location at the gateway to Singapore, will cater primarily to the business community supporting inward investment to the area and offering a hotel standard that the city of JB has never seen before,” concluded Jones.

The aloft Beijing, Haidian underscores the brand’s remarkable global expansion with more than 100 hotels scheduled to open in markets like China, United Arab Emirates, India, Thailand, Belgium, Canada and the U.S by 2011. The aloft Beijing, Haidian is the first of nine alofts currently in development in Asia Pacific, and the first of two slated to open in China in the next two years.

“We are thrilled with the opening of the first aloft hotel in Asia Pacific! aloft Beijing, Haidian will bring a fun new way to play and stay to Beijing. As the 1st aloft in Asia Pacific, this hotel will be the landmark in this dynamic market of Zhongguancun Hi Tech Science Park in Beijing,” commented Miguel Ko, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.

“Guests traveling to Beijing for business or pleasure won’t have to settle for one or the other, thanks to aloft. Our bar w xyzSM is sure to be a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike, and our meeting space and guestrooms will inspire even the most jet-lagged business traveler,” added Ko.

“The rapid and simultaneous expansion of aloft hotels in markets throughout the world is a testament to the power of Starwood and developers’ confidence in our brands.” said Simon Turner, President, Global Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “As we continue aloft’s global growth, China represents a key market with its significant increases in both inbound and outbound tourism. aloft is ideally positioned to meet the needs of this growing group of travelers who are enthusiastic consumers of high-quality, global lifestyle brands.”

Infused with the DNA of W Hotels, aloft’s signature loft-inspired design, accessible technology and stylish urban attitude is not lost in translation as it arrives on the scene in China. While meeting space and food service offerings were increased to cater to local market demand, the design, style and service of the aloft Beijing, Haidian stays true to the brand’s vision.

“aloft Beijing, Haidian introduces a new level of style and energy to the country’s dynamic capital city, and sets the stage for the brand’s aggressive expansion throughout China and across the region,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands. “aloft Beijing, Haidian is a fitting choice for the brand’s Asia Pacific debut as it is strategically located in what is known as China’s Silicon Valley. We anticipate the younger, style-conscious and tech savvy visitors to this booming business center will connect with the electric, eclectic experience of aloft.”

aloft Beijing, Haidian is conveniently located in the Zhongguancun Science Park near the 4th Ring Road . Surrounded by numerous high-tech businesses, research centers and leading universities, the hotel is just minutes from Asia Pacific’s largest shopping arcade, the Golden Resources Shopping Mall. Many of Beijing’s most prized attractions are a short drive from the hotel, including the Summer Palace, the awe-inspiring CCTV tower and the “Bird’s Nest” Beijing National Stadium featured in the 2008 Summer Olympics. The new hotel will be part of an exciting, new mixed-use complex including the Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, offices and residential buildings.

“We are extremely privileged to be the first investor in this exciting new brand here in Asia,” said Dai Hao, President, Yong Tai Real Estate Group (Beijing) Co. “We are proud to launch the first of many aloft hotels in this new and dynamic market. Already the new aloft hotel is attracting admirers from around the world and from other provinces of China. We are certain the highly anticipated new lifestyle brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is the perfect fit for our vibrant community.”

Guest rooms feature the brand’s signature nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows and the ultra-comfortable bed, as well as oversized walk-in showers and amenities created by Bliss® Spa. Each aloft room is also a combination high-tech office and entertainment center equipped with wireless internet access and plug & play, a one-stop connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry all linked to a 42” flat-panel, HDTV-ready television.

Designed in conjunction with world-renowned David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group, aloft offers atmospheric public spaces where guests can mix and mingle, read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the re:mix SM communal lobby area and w xyzSM bar. The re:chargeSM fitness center and splash pool give travelers options to de-stress and re-energize, while re:fuel by aloftSM offers sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and beverages to grab & go, 24-hours a day. aloft is also committed to the environment and launched a see green program, which promotes ecologically friendly practices, products and services both inside and outside the hotel. For example, aloft incorporates recycled materials in its design and provides preferred parking for hybrid cars.

aloft opened its first hotels in 2008 and expects to open 500 properties worldwide in the next five years. For more information on aloft, please visit www.alofthotels.com

Cathay Pacific’s All-Asia Pass allows travelers to visit to 24 of Asia’s hottest destinations for three weeks at a low starting price of $1,499.

The All-Asia Pass is eligible for Asia Miles, which means one trip can earn free future flights, upgrades and other lifestyle rewards.

With the newly added destination of Hanoi, a city boasting French-Colonial influences, the All-Asia Pass features everything travelers need in one single trip — low fares, exciting destinations, mileage earning opportunities and the flexibility of customizing their flight itinerary.

The All-Asia Pass includes Economy Class round-trip travel from Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco to Hong Kong — plus 21 consecutive days of travel to four other destinations chosen from 24 Asian cities.

Popular destinations include Bangkok, Busan, Cebu, Denpasar, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohshiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Nagoya, Osaka, Penang, Phuket, Phnom Penh, Sapporo, Seoul, Singapore, Surabaya, Taipei and Tokyo.

The All-Asia Pass starts at $1,499 for travel to Hong Kong plus two cities, $1,799 for travel to Hong Kong plus three cities, and $2,099 for travel to Hong Kong plus four cities.

Departure dates are  to May 17 and Aug 17 to Dec 9. Summer travel, extension options up to 90 days and departures from other U.S. gateway cities are available for an additional fee. For those seeking adventures beyond the basic cities, the All Asia Pass also offers add-on destinations to selected cities in Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal and Vietnam.

Flights must be booked by a travel agent. For more information, visit www.cathayusa.com/offers/AllAsiaPass