LEARN to ski in Hong Kong - even if there is no snow. The Korea National Tourism Corporation (KNTC) is providing free ski classes at its office during this and next month.
This season sees the opening of two more ski resorts in Korea, Hyundai Song Woo and Phoenix Park Ski World, bringing the country's total to 11, and the KNTC claims the resorts offer excellent skiing conditions, with high standards and at a relatively low cost.
The ski classes offer video lessons and personal assistance. Call 2523-8065 for further information.
SWISSAIR has added in-flight phones to its short-haul fleet, so passengers can make calls in the air on European flights. KLM has introduced no smoking flights to a number of its destinations including Australia through Singapore in response to requests from passengers.
Also all KLM flights between home base Amsterdam and the United States and Canada will be smoke-free.
IT may be 'slow season' for tourists in London, but British officials say hotel bookings are up considerably after several lean years, and they're encouraging visitors to reserve at least a month in advance if they want to get their choice of hotel.