Asian Hotels Entice Tourists With Smells

Asian hoteliers lure tourists with fragrances. Smell properly can create memorable moments and awaken emotions. Modern systems for the fragrance for my admission to five odors in the course of the day, depending on time of day. The most popular morning scents are citrus and mint, while jasmine and vanilla, preferably before bedtime. The Scent Hotel on the Thai island of Koh Samui has transformed from a store selling fragrances in the boutique hotel that specializes in fragrances. Marriott International offers a variety of flavors in their hotels, depending on their location - the airport, the city or the beach.

InterContinental Hotels also use a variety of natural flavors in the rooms. It is predicted that in the future smells will play an increasingly important role in attracting customers, strengthening the commitment to the brand. The region has seen sales rise aromatics and flavors the air by 2014 revenue from this business should be up to $ 3 billion and $ 1.5 billion, respectively, the report said WTM on global trends - 2010 (Global Trends Report), made in conjunction with Euromonitor International.

The increasing flow of Chinese tourists

The increasing flow of Chinese tourists on the Indonesian resort of Bali, not only changes the dynamics of the tourist market, but faces figures of the gods. 

Just a few years ago, in this predominantly Hindu island of almost all of these figures depict Hindu gods, among whom the god Ganesh has an elephant head and the god Vishnu, seated on a horse with wings. "Chinese tourists - is the future of Bali, so we adapted to them many things to satisfy their tastes. The problem is that they do include full service, they have their own guides, they stay in their hotels and eat in separate restaurants, "- says Adi Vyayya, a local tourist guide.

Despite the global economic crisis, the number of Chinese tourists overseas has risen in the past year by 5.2% to 42.2 million people in 2000 was less than 7 million, while their spending increased in comparison with 2008 by 16% to $ 42mlrd .

More than two-thirds of Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong or Macau, the two separate territories controlled by China. But now a group of Chinese tourists armed with cameras and ready to spend a lot of money when you travel, you can see around the world. The appearance of Japanese tourists on the global tourism market in the 80's of last century is nothing compared with the current stream of Chinese.

Analysts say that the emergence of Chinese tourists from almost anywhere - this is significant, a watershed event for the global tourist market. Until 2003, the only place outside Asia-Pacific area, where the Chinese government permitted to leave their visitors, were Turkey and Egypt. Since then Beijing has approved nearly 100 countries as places where the Chinese can go to rest. In June 2008, came permission to travel to the U.S., but only to those Chinese who live in the largest and most affluent areas.

Last year, at a recent French government study of the Chinese were the largest group of tourists in comparison with other countries, spending the most money shops. This is despite the fact that in 2008 about the number of Chinese tourists in France fell by 17%. French tour operators say that they are developing additional shop tours for Chinese tourists. Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, the most famous shopping malls in the heart of Paris, made a special label and introduced special services for Chinese customers.

The Italian government is developing a costly program to attract wealthy Chinese, thus attempting to halt a growing flow of Chinese coming to the country on a tourist visa and then illegally to stay there.

In the U.S., some hotels, including Marriott International, introduced in the Chinese restaurant menu for breakfast and to employ personnel of various ranks who speaks Chinese. "The Chinese tourists have a great desire to travel abroad az, besides a very noticeable increase in their welfare. We in turn try to understand what can bring them to our resorts located throughout the world, "- said Mr. Marriott.

Results of research conducted by host countries, show that the Chinese like most do shopping and the vast majority of them prefer to travel in a group. The bulk of Chinese tourists do not care about the conditions in which they stop, as they prefer to save money on hotels, to spend more in stores. "This is part of culture, when I go abroad I have to bring gifts to parents and friends. There is another explanation: the expensive things, such as bags of firm «Hermès» can not be bought in China, "- said the young Chinese tourists, which often goes shopping in the U.S. and Europe.

This recently formed in the tourist area made the tour operator precedence expensive TourService «DmAfrica» close its sales office in Shanghai that sold safari tours in Africa. "We came to this decision, because the Chinese tourists who want to buy expensive foreign trips there. The Chinese want to spend money on things, but not at hotels, "- said Paul Humphreys, executive director of the company.

He said that the tour operators in China are tied to commissions from shopping, Chinese tourists and tours often sell discount, receiving and then profit from the commission of the retail price. This in turn increases the interest in shopping.

"Today the system is based on commissions received from purchases made by tourists. We have a rather strange situation where the majority of foreign tour operators are losing money or going bankrupt because of the small commission from the purchases of tourists. So on the day on five hits stores account for only one sightseeing. When started traveling the Japanese and Koreans, they too rode groups and focus on shopping. Now, finally, the tourists will go to Paris with a cultural program, visit the Louvre or participate in a master class on chocolate making, instead of running headlong for the purchase of bags in the shopping center "Louis Vuitton", "- said Guy Rubin, a partner of Imperial Tours in Beijing.

Alcoholic beverages - Thailand. Thai Alcohol: wine, beer, whiskey and cognac. Thai energy drink in Thailand.

A favorite drink of the Thais - cold water («naam yen»). The broad popular coffee («kaafae»), tea («naam chaa»), various lemonades («naam adlom»), beer («bia») and all sorts of brandy («Lao»). Very popular and juices, which they drink and fresh («naam khan»), and with ice and syrup («naam pan»).

In Thai cooking there is a refreshing dessert, which actually is a good aphrodisiac. Just imagine - bazelika seeds in coconut milk! Prepare it is quite simple, but for this you need to get real coconuts (it's not quite what we sold in stores), sweet Thai basil and palm sugar ... Seeds of basil, place in water, stir and let settle for ten minutes, then drain the water and the seeds Lay the cups. Chop the sword coconut, pour liquid (it can be used to make soft drink), as part of a spoon remove the flesh and mix with basil seeds. Prepare coconut cream, dissolve them in palm sugar (to taste), pour it into cups with the seeds of basil, refrigerate and serve.

Wine. At the chic restaurant you can order wine: the emergence of mead to drink wine among the elite and middle class in Thailand began to deliver a truly high quality wines. For Thai cuisine suited Gewurztraminer, the Chinese and Japanese - Riesling (on restaurant prices - about 1000 baht per bottle) Now the good wine is served and a medium-sized restaurants, where food is usually good and the prices of food and drinks are lower than in luxury Thai bars. In the Thailand make wines as exotic palm trees, and conventional grape, and vine seedlings were exported from France. Italy and Spain. Wine consumption is growing annually by 52%, and the temples of 7.3%. But if you want to order imported wine in the restaurant, remember a very high mark-up on imports.

Beer. In other restaurants you can order a beer: Thai-Singha (B0-100 baht), Kloster (easier and more expensive) or Amarit. Almost everywhere there is beer Haynekken "and" Carlsberg ". Beer in Thailand was poured over 400 million liters per year (in 1987, was poured only 95 million liters), despite the relatively high cost of the drink because of high state taxes. This is explained by the fact that the consumption of beer corresponds to a higher social status, because wealthy Thais prefer beer to local temples. Although its price is 30 to 80 baht depending on e. where to drink. The most popular types of beer is Singha, about 90% of Thai market. It's pretty sturdy-6 degrees, so if you want to keep a clear head as long as possible and do not want to sleep ahead of time preference for lighter beers of the same class-Gold. Kloster beer brands and Amarit has a single manufacturer. These stamps are suitable to anyone who believes Singha too strong, and Carlsberg too expensive. Carlsberg beer is sweeter and easier than Singha, it is the same and the most expensive. The market appeared and new brands of beer, professionals and amateurs are praising them, it's Elephant (Chang). In Thailand, many pubs where you can also dine.

Spirits. The most prestigious drinks are expensive whiskeys and brandies. But in many restaurants, with the exception of hotel, from the drinks may be only a few varieties of beer and Thai whiskey. In Asia more than e rest of the world alcohol count as vices condemned by society, so it consumes less. In Thailand, producing local varieties of whiskey. They are cheap and quite satisfactory. Veski Mekong drink with soda water or cola, ice and green lemon. Song Thip whiskey is made from sugar cane, it is somewhat more expensive than the Mekong, but no less strong. Local jet sipping imported whiskey. If you want to deliver the Thais pleasure, give him a whiskey of 12-year exposure.

Bangkok

Bangkok - is the city of pleasure. It is difficult to feel like a traveler, rather a lazy tourist. Three basic human needs, exacerbated to the limit. You want to sleep well, have a delicious, fun and all that the city is ready to give you at any time of day, here and now.

Bangkok feel, with the first breath at the exit of the airport building. The smell of the city completely covers you in a taxi, hovering over you on every street. High humidity concentrates odors. The aroma of wood, earth, flowering plants, mixed with the smell of food cooking in the street, hangs over you, causing a slight gasp.

City of Angels - City of Contrasts. So alongside the new skyscraper will be required to stand pair, three wooden shacks and a neighborhood not so surprising. It is difficult to wonder surrounding reality does not seem strange or aggressive, it is easy to dissolve.

No matter how you see Bangkok. Will this kind of night city from a height Bayoke Sky or type of waking up quarters with the height of Wat Arun, you'll fly on the muddy Chao Phraya in an unknown direction, or catch a bright pink taxi and send to Soi Cowboy. Whether you come back the next evening in a bar on Kaosane and drink with the owner to the loss of pulse or decorum will explore the Mega Mall in the center. Love this city...

Kimono

Kimono - a traditional Japanese clothing worn by men, women and children. But very often in a kimono can see the women, as originally it was the clothing geisha. It is worn not only on holidays, but also in everyday days. For example, during the holidays trying to put a bright kimono, with a variety of patterns. It could be flowers, fish, birds and much more. Everyday is a kimono usually dark colors and simple colors. The same kimono differs from the material. This can be silk, which is more expensive, or cotton. For women's kimono as a symbol of femininity, purity and nobility. A popular if this type of clothing now?

Kimono - clothing fashionistas in our time, no magazine is complete without a photo shoot in a kimono. Heroes anime cartoons at least once appear on the screen in this kind of clothing. At the fashion show is always a collection of the most exciting colors. For example, in a popular magazine "Popteen" appeared advertising a new collection of "Kyoto Sweet Collection".


Kimono is chosen depending on age, marital status and type of event:

Kurotomesode - black kimono, having image just below the waistline. This is the most formal kimono for married women. It is also often used at weddings in dresses mother of bride and groom.

Furisode - kimono with long sleeves. This is the most formal kimono for unmarried women, it is worn bridesmaids on the wedding.  

Irotomesode - monochrome kimono, painted below the waist. This type of kimono a little less formal than kurotomesode.

              Homongi - kimono for receptions. It is present along the image of the shoulders and sleeves. Wear it both married and unmarried women.

Tsukesage - ornaments are more modest than homongi. Most of them covers the space below the waist.

Iromudzi - it is worn by women in tea ceremonies. Fabric is always one color.

Comon - kimono with a fine figure, so they can be worn as a city and a restaurant.

Edo komon - kimonos in peas. In the Edo era it was worn samurai.

Uchikake - formal kimono, which are the bride or which appear on stage. Dresses over the kimono as a raincoat. Usually a bright color or white.

Mofuku - kimono, made of black silk. All accessories to the kimono, too black. He dresses in the day of the funeral processions.

This beautiful dress inspired and continues to inspire many people to write poems, paintings, to make a film and much more. Kimono - part of the history of Japan, which is not yet finished.

Japanese toilet...

Back at the dawn of the civilized world Japan amazed the world with their technological achievements (take, for example, Nintendo and the Tamagotchi). Some Japanese products were able to circumvent and subjugate the world, radically changing the lives and outlook of people. The world is rapidly beginning to introduce Japanese technological achievements in life. But when it comes to the toilet, Westerners are horrified by the fact that the Japanese even a place as a toilet seat could fit lots of obscure buttons, displays, indicators and a huge number do not understand, switches and glowing lights.

This familiar to everyone attribute of every house has received a second life in Japan and has been called Washlet, or as Europeans call it - Supertoilet. In addition to completely innocuous features such as heated toilet seat, the automatic recovery, hermetization, air conditioning, lighting Supertoilet has also a set of very outstanding features, such as music, which in the opinion of the Japanese helps you to relax in such a crucial moment, and warmed to body temperature fountain which escapes from the toilet, well, you know where... Well, of course, inherent in the Japanese epidemiology, ionizers are not omitted which is also mounted in the toilet.

Japanese engineers never rest on laurels and continue to modify the miracle invention, providing it with a special system for the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids and setting inside the toilet an express analyzer of urine, the results of which are transmitted through a wireless connection to your doctor.

If you're ever lucky enough to face with this amazing embodiment of human thought, then you will have to wonder twice, since no one Supertoilet display does not show any usual European language. Therefore, pressing all the buttons if you are lucky of cource, you will be surprized with amazing music works of Mendelssohn, but if not lucky, you get a stream of soap solution directly in the eyes ...:)

Bali...

Indonesian island of Bali as if it has been created for the lounge: about hundreds of hotels, entertainment for every taste and purse, fantastic nature ...

Hotels in Bali have one feature: they all built height of not more than a palm tree - that did not spoil the landscape. The only tall "exception" - a craze of the sixties. But the most "cool" hotel in Bali opened not so long ago. "New" is the name of "Sheraton Laguna" - this is the second hotel of "Sheraton" on the island, it is worthy of six stars, if such is appropriated.

Mountains of Bali - a magical beauty of stone necklace island. A very popular trip to the volcanoes. Even people far from poetry, will not remain indifferent to their gray tops. If you do not take the trouble and climb onto one of the highest mountains, for example, the sacred Gunung Agung (3170 m), then rises above the clouds and feel a sense of unprecedented enthusiasm. All your previous experiences will somewhere down there. You'll be closer to the sun and the stars above them.

No less interesting is the trip to the sacred monkey forest of Alas Kedaton. It lacks not only wild monkeys, and bats. When visiting the reserve must remove eyeglasses, earrings and chains, another monkey will help you faster than you think.

What can be bought in Indonesia? Quality it is jewelry, leather and textile products, which are quite inexpensive. Friends were going small gifts of silver, stone, wood. In addition, the rupiah fell, and even things of high quality are sold for a pittance. The most popular market in Denpasar - Pasar Badung. Here you can buy almost everything.