Diving into Lunar New Year
P & O is planning a five-day/four-night diving holiday at Balayan Bay, Batangas, in the Philippines over the Lunar New Year. The package, priced at $5,899 on a twin-share basis, includes a round-trip to Manila with Cathay Pacific, accommodation with breakfast at Eagle Point resort, three days' diving and insurance. Tanks and weight belts will be provided and there will be a dive master aboard the boat. Departures are on February 4 and 8. Non-divers can join the tour at $4,899 on a twin-sharing basis.
P & O also has arranged 'Millennium London' packages with one night's accommodation in the capital, car hire for a day and entrance to the Millennium Dome from $6,100, twin-sharing.
For further information on the diving package contact Susanna Leung at 2956 6810. Call Nancy Chung if you are interested in the London deal, at 2956 6851.
Korea targets tourism Korea is trying to beef up its image in the build-up to Visit Korea Year 2001 and the World Cup 2002. The Korea National Tourism Organisation is offering brochures covering events next year, cultural festivals this year and a guide to traditional food. The brochures are free of charge. Contact 2523 8065 for information.
Cambodia cashes in Despite political problems, Cambodia's tourism arrivals soared more than 40 per cent last year. Officials said this week that 262,907 visitors arrived by air in Phnom Penh, and the town of Siem Reap to see the Angkor temples, last year, compared with 186,333 in 1998. The previous best year for tourism was 1996 when 260,489 tourists arrived. Officials said security had improved, as had the economic climate in Asia. The influx of tourists to Siem Reap has led to a hotel construction boom and beds available will double to around 4,000 within the next two years.
USEFUL ADDRESSES Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board. G/F Malaysia Bldg, 47-50 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Tel 2528 5810, fax 2865 4610.
Singapore Tourism Board. Unit 2003, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. Tel 2598 9290, fax 2598 1040.
Tourism Authority of Thailand. 401 Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central. Tel 2868 0732, fax 2868 4585.
Korea National Tourism Office. Room 4203, Lippo Centre, Tower One, Admiralty. Tel 2523 8065, fax 2845 0765.
Japan National Tourism Office. 37/F Dorset House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Tel 2968 5688.
Taiwan Visitors' Association. Room 904, 9/F Wing Shan Tower, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central. Tel 2581 0933, fax 2581 0262.
British Tourist Authority. Room 1504, Eton Tower, 8 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Tel 2882 9967, fax 2577 1443.
New Zealand Tourism Board. 1601 Vicwood Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road, Central. Tel 2522 0088, fax 2524 1811.
Australian Tourist Commission. Suite 1501, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. Tel 2802 7700, fax 2802 8211.
Canadian Tourism Commission. 11/F Tower One, Exchange Square. Tel 2847 7461, fax 2847 7511.
