Malaysia to enjoy eatigo dining discounts

Source: eatigo. From left: Michael Cluzel, Co-founder & CEO of eatigo International and Pumin Yuvacharuskul (Louis), Co-founder & CEO Thailand of eatigo International at the launch of eatigo Malaysia.

The Southeast Asian restaurant reservation platform eatigo is now officially available to users in Malaysia. The platform enables users to make reservations at more than 1,000 restaurants on the eatigo app. Users also get to enjoy 50% off at selected timeslots.

Whether it is dinner at TEMPTations, Renaissance Hotel, or something more casual at TGI Fridays, eatigo has discounts at any time, any day. There is no need to pay up front or use a credit card - users ony need to make a reservation on eatigo to enjoy reduced prices on their meals.

Michael Cluzel, eatigo co-founder and CEO said, “After great success in both Thailand and Singapore, where we’ve seated over 4 million diners since our inception, we’re excited to continue extending eatigo’s reach in Southeast Asia."

The dining reservation platform is currently available in Bangkok, Pattaya, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, and more Southeast Asian destinations are planned.

Supported by investor, TripAdvisor, the platform currently boasts over 1 million installs across the region since its inception.

“Eatigo is always looking to add more quality dining places to the list, and we believe having a good mix of affordable and upscale options, in addition to the wide variety of cuisines on offer, will keep users coming back to the app for more,” said Cluzel.

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Orchard Road's first-ever lifestyle and shopping campaign brings together everything quintessential Orchard Road in 2017

Source: ORBA. Banner, Fiesta On A Great Street, a first-ever Orchard Road promotion for 2017 that brings together dining, staycations, and leisure promotions.

Orchard Road, one of the most recognised shopping streets in Asia, has launched its first-ever lifestyle and shopping campaign, Fiesta On A Great Street, which will run till 21 May 2017. The event is organised by Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA), the place manager for the premium shopping precinct in Singapore, and supported by official card Mastercard. Participating malls include 313@somerset, Forum The Shopping Mall, Takashimaya Shopping Centre/Ngee Ann City, Orchard Central, Paragon, Scotts Square and Wisma Atria.

The celebration of shopping, dining and play-and-stay will involve malls and hotels along Orchard Road. Fiesta On A Great Street features popup lifestyle events, shopping promotions and dining deals, only available along Orchard Road. Visitors to Orchard Road can enjoy dining, beauty, fashion, wellness and hotel staycation deals during the campaign.

“As one of the most famous shopping streets in the region, we constantly strive to ensure that the shopping experience on Orchard Road is a rewarding one too, and this time, together with the support of our stakeholders and official card Mastercard, the promotion programme in Fiesta On A Great Street is designed with a wider range of dining, fashion, beauty, hotels’ staycation deals and more, catering to every discerning shopper of any budget on Orchard Road,” said Steven Goh, Executive Director, ORBA.

Exclusive Mastercard shopping privileges S$30 worth of shopping vouchers for the first shoppers to spend S$300 nett to their Mastercard credit/debit cards at participating malls on Orchard Road. The promotion is limited to the first 200 Mastercard cardholders per week per mall from 21 April to 27 April 2017 and from 28 April to 4 May. The promotion will be offered on a while-stocks-last basis for the next two weeks, from 5 May to 21 May 2017.

Deals in-store for Mastercard cardholders at participating malls along Orchard include wellness treatments such as LPG Endermospa Total Care at S$88 (usual price S$300) at Ngee Ann City. Fashion buy highlights include 50% off Converse apparel and accessories with any purchase of footwear, 10% off regular-priced items from agnès b and more. Discounted high tea buffets, one-for-one buffets and other dining offers will also be available along Orchard Road.

Book Hotel Jen orchardgateway, Hotel Jen Tanglin and Regent Hotel up to 21 May with Mastercard to enjoy late checkout, 15% off weekend rates and even complimentary upgrades.

With the Masterpass by Mastercard X ComfortDelGro Taxis Promotion visitors to Orchard Road can also enjoy S$5 off taxi fares with the promo code ORCHARD when riding with ComfortDelGro via the Taxi Booking App with the fares paid through Mastercard payment to and from seven participating malls: 313@somerset, Forum The Shopping Mall, Orchard Central, Paragon, Scotts Square, Takashimaya Shopping Centre/Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria. The promotion is valid on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and capped at the first 500 eligible rides transacted every Friday to Saturday, up to 21 May.

Stand a chance to win shopping vouchers in the Shop, Dine & Win Draw with every S$50 spent at participating malls. Charge purchases to a Mastercard card and get triple the chance of winning.

Interested?

Other terms and conditions may apply.

Hashtags: #LeaveBoringBehind, #FiestaOnAGreatStreet, #告别沉闷

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EatPlayLive has a membership promo till end-year

Source: EatPlayLive Facebook page. Live life on the edge.

Asian lifestyle app EatPlayLive, which launched in Singapore last month, is offering the limited time option of purchasing a one-year membership for S$100 instead of S$180.

From dining deals with popular eateries such as Senso, Chef’s Table, and Angelina, to experiences at establishments such as Culinaryon, Arteastiq, The Fullerton Spa, and Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, EatPlayLive has attractive offers that could save members thousands over the course of a year.

Subscriptions are available for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, with Australia, Thailand, the Philippines and South Korea to come soon. A subscription entitles members to 20% to 50% off the total bill, one-to-one offers, and bespoke packages from participating merchants. Offers also apply if the member travels to supported countries.

Interested?

Use the discount code 1Y100 when applying for membership. The first-year discounted membership must be purchased by 31 December 2016, and all memberships will expire a year from the date of purchase.

Download the app to subscribe

Hashtag: #livealuxelifeforless

Shopee announces birthday flash sales

Shopee turns one and to celebrate, the leading mobile-first marketplace in Southeast Asia and Taiwan is organising hourly flash sales, with up to 70% off on 12 December 2016.

Two product discounts will be released every hour on 12 December from 12pm to 7pm. 

In addition to the hourly flash sales on 12 December, Shopee is offering a lucky draw for those who use daily category vouchers.

Time	Sales Price (S$)	Original Price (S$)	Product Name
12:00 PM	$39.90	$100.00	PANDORA Charms
	$119.99	$159.00	Daniel Wellington watch (40mm Classic Black)
1:00 PM	$29.90	$99.00	SanDisk Wireless Stick 64GB
	$99.00	$169.90	Europac E-turbo Oven
2:00 PM	$39.00	$79.00	Philip Aquatouch 3 Blades Wet & Dry
	$239.00	$359.00	Micheal Kors Selma Medium Satchel
3:00 PM	$39.90	$85.00	Shoe Cabinet
	$19.90	$59.90	Sulwhasoo Cleansing Foam EX 200ml
4:00 PM	$29.90	$69.00	Vtech Kidizoom Camera Connect
	$9.90	$34.90	Double Tier Watch & Jewelry Box
5:00 PM	$69.00	$99.00	Toshiba SSD Q300 240GB
	$159.00	$212.00	Ju-Ju-Be BBag Diaper Bag
6:00 PM	$99.00	$199.00	Google Chromecast Ultra
	$29.90	$60.00	Lanvin Eclat de Fleurs 100ml

Some of the deals include:

12pm:

Source: Daniel Wellington. The Classic Black watch.

Daniel Wellington watch (40mm, Classic Black), sale price, S$119.99

Source: PANDORA. Charm bracelets.

PANDORA charms, sale price, S$39.90

Handcrafted charms in 14K gold with precious and semiprecious stone accents.









1pm:

Source: SanDisk. The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick (64GB).

SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick (64GB), sale price S$29.90

Back up photos and videos wirelessly with the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick.











5pm:

Toshiba SSD Q300 Q300 PRO, sale price S$69

The Toshiba SSD Q300 Pro solid state drive promises fast saves and retrieves.

6pm:

Google Chromecast Ultra, sale price S$99

Stream up to 4K Ultra HD content on this device, which automatically adapts to the highest resolution supported by the TV. The Chromcast Ultra offers smoother streaming than any other Chromecast device has an optional built-in Ethernet adapter.

Source: Lanvin. Eclat de Fleurs.

6pm:

Lanvin Eclat de Fleurs (100ml), sale price S$29.90
Top notes of pear, rose, freesia and jasmine sambac, in Lanvin’s signature perfume bottle.








Interested?

Shopee is available for download for free on the App Store and Google Play across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan.

PIA takes 30% off on selected late night domestic flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is offering a 30% discount on late-night flights, defined as flights departing between midnight and 6am, on selected domestic routes.

The discounts are available for the Karachi-Lahore, Karachi-Islamabad, Karachi-Multan and Karachi-Faisalabad routes.

Up to 40% off this Ramadhan with Oman Air

Source: Oman Air website.

Oman Air has a Ramadhan offer with 40% off economy and business fares for international destinations if tickets are booked online by 24 June. The discount is applicable on the base fare, and excludes taxes and surcharges.

The discount is applicable departing from Muscat, Salalah, Khasab, Sohar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Amman, and Beirut among other cities, and destinations must exclude London, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Damam, Cairo, Manila, and India (except Goa). Trips have to begin between 17 June and 10 July with travel to be completed by 14 July 2015. 

The airline is also offering umrah packages from RO449 per person with the travel to take place during the Ramadhan period, specifically from 17 June to 5 July. Terms and conditions apply.

Interested?

Take advantage of the Ramadhan offer

Call +968 2453 1000 about umrah packages

Questions should be directed to the 24x7 Oman Air call centre at +968 2453 1111 in Oman or locally.

Discounted gym classes in Melbourne with this new website

Source:
FILLMYCLASS.

Just as there are discounts for last-minute flight and hotel bookings, cheaper gym classes can also be had at the last minute. 

A new website called FILLMYCLASS has been launched in Melbourne, Australia to match fitness enthusiasts with available class spaces in nearby gyms and studios.

"It's all about flexibility," says FILLMYCLASS founder Daniel Waide. "The goal is to get more people moving, and being able to pick and choose classes that suit you at any gym or studio means you're more likely to get active and stay active.

"FILLMYCLASS gives people the chance to attend classes without the intimidation of a lengthy membership, or the inconvenience of limited locations. You might want to attend yoga at a lunchtime studio near work, do a Pilates class on your way home, and meet a friend for a cycle class near a cafe on the weekend.

"This site means you're not limited by the geography or timetable of a single gym and for fitness locations it's a great opportunity to get people in the door, to try new fitness options and get comfortable with classes and instructors."

Fitness locations see how FILLMYCLASS can help them. "We're running these classes already and the atmosphere is always more fun when we have full classes and new people," says Clare Gioules, Head of Projects and Innovation for Goodlife Health Clubs.

FILLMYCLASS.com.au is up and running now, and offering limited free classes until the end of March 2015. Book a class here; no membership is required.

Marriott Executive Apartments Sathorn Vista offering half price deal till December

The 32-floor Marriott Executive Apartments - Sathorn Vista, Bangkok in the business district has announced a 50% discounts from its best available rate, available till December 26. The deal includes accommodation, daily breakfast and in-room high speed internet.

Source: Marriott Executive Apartments -
Sathorn Vista, Bangkok website.

Guests can choose from one- to three-bedroom, fully-furnished apartment suites for any length of stay. The serviced apartments range in size from 65 to 165 sq m and are the price of a hotel room, according to the website. Round-the-clock service, staff and security are provided.

Hotel facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre, and an outdoor saltwater pool.

For more information or reservations, call +66 2 343 6789 or email measathornvista@marriott.com.

The hotel received a certificate of excellence 2014 from TripAdvisor, and is ranked 4.5 out of 5 on the site. 

GfK finds Singapore travellers often plan less than a month ahead

A Jetstar plane at Changi Airport, Singapore.

Businesses could save money on some travel costs by taking a leaf out of consumer travel books. A GfK study has revealed that around 76% of trips from Singapore have been made by travellers no more than a month ahead of the actual travel date.

“The high incidence of trips being booked within a few weeks of travel is likely due to the availability of discounted airfare for last-minute flights by airlines, which are increasingly common nowadays,” observed Laurens van den Oever, Global Travel Director at GfK. “Such promotions are often quickly snapped up by holiday-seekers, especially those who are familiar with the destinations for free and easy leisure travel for weekends or during public holidays.”

GfK also found that four in five (80%) do their travel research online while the next popular method is by talking to personal contacts such as friends, relatives and colleagues (40%). Other less common mentions are travel agency (20%), travel fair (20%) and articles in newspapers (20%). One third of respondents relied solely on Internet research, but 17% shared that they only utilise offline methods. Half of all respondents use both methods.

“Traditional brick-and-mortar travel agents remain popular for travel packages to other regions apart from Asia and Europe, as confirmed by a small group of less than a third of respondents,” said van den Oever. “Our findings showed that consumers are more inclined to receiving assistance for their bookings and planning from the agencies when traveling to unfamiliar regions as this provides some level of assurance.”

*The GfK Consumer Travel Tracker research was conducted in Singapore over April and May, and is based on tracked outbound travel data from the pre-booking to actual booking and transaction stages, conducted among 500 respondents who have made a travel booking in the last three months.

Microsoft more than doubles free OneDrive cloud storage, slashes pricing

Microsoft announced updates to the freemium OneDrive cloud storage service on June 23 (US time), to take effect in the next month.

The improvements include more free storage, cheaper paid storage, and bonus storage for customers with Office 365. "The landscape is changing to the point that we believe it’s no longer enough to provide only cloud storage — that’s table stakes. We want to provide a complete experience that brings in the power of Office and lets you do more with everything you put in your OneDrive — whether it’s sharing your favourite photos with the people you care about in one simple click or working together in real time on an important project," said Omar Shahine, ‎Group Program Manager, OneDrive.com, on the OneDrive blog.

Current subscribers will be automatically be moved to the lower prices. Following are the changes:

· Free storage to grow from 7 GB to 15 GB, as Microsoft has found that most people use less than 15 GB of storage
· Storage bundled with Office 365 subscriptions* will increase to 1 TB. In the case of Office 365 Home, which allows up to five users, it is 1 TB per user.
· Storage prices to be reduced worldwide by over 70%. For Singapore, it will cost S$3/month for 100 GB of storage, or US$1.99.
· OneDrive users who refer friends will still receive up to 5 GB (in 500 MB increments) for each friend who accepts an invitation
· OneDrive will still give you 3 GB just for activating the camera backup feature on your smartphone.

*S$9.80/month or S$98/year for Office 365 Personal
S$13.80/month or $138.00/year for Office 365 Home (up to 5 PCs or Macs)
S$108/for four years for University; OneDrive for Business customers already get 1 TB of cloud storage per person. Monthly pricing is only available if the order is made via microsoftstore.com.

DEAL.com.sg celebrates upcoming birthday by giving away S$5 million to customers

Flash sales site DEAL.com.sg is giving away several million dollars to its customers as a token of appreciation for their loyalty since the company's inception in May 2010. The initiative is also being used to help recruit new customers.

Patrick Linden, CEO of iBuy Group, which owns DEAL.com.sg said, "We have decided to give away $5 million to our customers as a token of appreciation for their patronage over the last three and a half years; without them, we wouldn't have been where we are today. To everyone who made this possible, I'd personally like to say - a big thank you!"

From 21 March, every existing DEAL.com.sg subscriber will be given a S$5 discount code. In addition, this code will also be valid for new subscribers to DEAL.com.sg until the site reaches the milestone of 1 million subscribers, or until 30 April 2014, whichever comes first. This discount code can be used to purchase any item on the site, irrespective of the sale price, by 30 April 2014.

Since the company was founded almost four years ago, DEAL.com.sg has grown to become one of the largest flash sale platforms, with the company's initial public offering in December last year on the Australian Securities Exchange.

According to Alexa's Traffic ranking, DEAL.com.sg is one of the top ten most visited Singapore-based sites, averaging over a million unique visitors every month.

Dealguru Holdings, the operator of DEAL.com.sg, announced its merger with three other regional e-commerce players to form iBuy Group earlier this year. The company went on to raise A$37 million in an initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:IBY) on 20 December 2013, bringing DEAL.com.sg from startup to IPO in a relatively short time.