another tour agency gone bankrupt...

[eErotica69]

Asia-Euro Holidays ceases operations

Well-known travel agency Asia-Euro Holidays has closed suddenly.

A notice placed on Friday (May 22) tells customers that they are halting business with immediate effect.

This is the second shock closure of travel agents in as many years.

In January last year, popular agency Five Star Tours also closed in similar fashion, leaving hundreds in the lurch.

Asia-Euro has unpaid staff. The company's main branch in Chinatown Point had a paper sign on its front door - almost an exact replica of Five Star's closure notice in 2014 - advising those with unfulfilled trips to approach their travel ins

- See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/asia-euro-holidays-ceases-operations#sthash.TxN8uYYW.dpuf

 

[eatshitndie]

Gate1 used to be cheaper, I introduced a number of Aussies to Gate1 and they were grateful for me helping them to save around $1000 for a 2weeks Eastern Europe tours compared to Australian brick mortar tour agencies, eg Beyond.
Best of all, the same inbound agent operate the tours, whether you booked via Gate1 or Beyond.
eg http://www.gate1travel.com/central-europe-travel/croatia-tours-15dcbsv15.aspx

As for Gate1 affordable tours, I have no comments and I will not recommend.

gate1 tours are generally very good if english is the spoken medium by the guide. they research the bus contractors and hotels thoroughly and hire some of the best local guides in the industry. guides are allowed to freelance or work for other agencies when gate1 tours are not scheduled. and itineraries are very well organized and cover much of the interesting places plus more depending on guide's local knowledge. language is a major factor with group tours, and chinese, korean and jap speaking tours are typically run by chinese, korean and japs respectively. in california, some of the most popular tours in chinese are run by lassen tours. and you get to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at cheap chinese restaurants. no burgers and fries. :p

 

[GoldenDragon]

Govt must intervene. Time for NTUC to start a travel biz.

 

[Papsmearer]

i think chan brothers have to bring their business online to compete, if not, they will also be out of biz. in current times, many sought for best prices on the internet, no more hassle of telephony inquiries, applies to all trades too.

I also like Chan Brothers. Been around for over 20 years, hope they survive. But Chan brothers are online.

 

[virus]

Govt must intervene. Time for NTUC to start a travel biz.

Lee Con You travel agency

 

[eErotica69]

Govt must intervene. Time for NTUC to start a travel biz.

To play the regular role.

 

[songsongjurong]

S$5million gambling debt.

 

[xebay11]

S$5million gambling debt.

More like a front to run away with the money.

 

[laksaboy]

So many cheats and scams in Sinkieland. Truly a Sin City. Happy SG50.

 

[NanoSpeed]

Did he lose S$5 million at MBS ?

 

[GoldenDragon]

So many cheats and scams in Sinkieland. Truly a Sin City. Happy SG50.

I opine David Razif ranks highly in that category. Unlike Mr Tiger beer, David no sound no picture for close to 10 yrs.

 

[blissquek]

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Quote: "Since I prefer the freedom of a free & easy traveling, I will probably never visit China."

Please change your view..Try to find this wholesome China Mei Mei..one in 1.3 billion...

 

[shiokalingam]

Did he lose S$5 million at MBS ?

Not all $ at mbs ...


in a further development of the sudden closure of travel agency “Asia-Euro Holiday”, the Chinese media reported yesterday (25 May) a stunning disclosure by an insider.

According to the revelation, the boss of the Asia-Euro is said to have been patronizing the casino in Marina Bay Sands and incurred a gambling debt of about $5 million, besides his purported liabilities in property investments.

Since the sudden closure of Asia-Euro Holiday on last Friday (22 May), Mr Tay Jwee Hiang has not appeared in the public nor made any statements of explanations. He has left it to his wife, daughter and the spokesman of his travel agency to talk to the media. It is revealed that he has also sought counselling at Adullam Life Counselling.

A regular patron of the casino, 46-year-old deliveryman, Mr Tan, called the Chinese media hotline. He informed that about 2 to 3 months back, he started to notice a male subject resembling Mr Tay inside the casino of Marina Bay Sands at least 5 nights a week. Mr Tan said, “Usually he would come at about 10.30 pm, and sometimes could still be seen at the jackpot machine at 4 am when I left. I started to take notice of him, as he would be seen alone at the same corner with the same jackpot machine, and does not mingle with anyone else.”

Mr Tan added, “His bets were big. Every round was in the tens of dollars. He wins some and loses some. From the way he played, I guessed on a single night the winning or loss can run up to $10,000.”

About two weeks ago, Mr Tay was no longer seen at the casino. When Mr Tan saw his photo in the press, only then he realised that the said person is Mr Tay.

No doubt, casinos have brought in huge tax dollars to the government coffers, and are said to have created jobs to boost our economy (it’s not known if casinos have a larger number of Singaporean or foreign staff).

However, the social ills of casinos need no further introduction. From the day Singapore opens its casinos, every now and then ‘stories’ of careers, personal life, and families being ruined by gambling habits have sprung up.

In the case of Mr Tan, the boss of Asia-Euro Holiday travel agency, probably dozens of jobs were also wiped out with the closure of the agency.

Has our social fabric built on core values of hard work and family bonds, being eroded slowly but surely into a game of chance?

Who is the real winner?

What do you think?

 

[shiokalingam]

papers already knew from mkt info.

 

[Wunderfool]

Not all $ at mbs ...


in a further development of the sudden closure of travel agency “Asia-Euro Holiday”, the Chinese media reported yesterday (25 May) a stunning disclosure by an insider.

According to the revelation, the boss of the Asia-Euro is said to have been patronizing the casino in Marina Bay Sands and incurred a gambling debt of about $5 million, besides his purported liabilities in property investments.

Since the sudden closure of Asia-Euro Holiday on last Friday (22 May), Mr Tay Jwee Hiang has not appeared in the public nor made any statements of explanations. He has left it to his wife, daughter and the spokesman of his travel agency to talk to the media. It is revealed that he has also sought counselling at Adullam Life Counselling.

A regular patron of the casino, 46-year-old deliveryman, Mr Tan, called the Chinese media hotline. He informed that about 2 to 3 months back, he started to notice a male subject resembling Mr Tay inside the casino of Marina Bay Sands at least 5 nights a week. Mr Tan said, “Usually he would come at about 10.30 pm, and sometimes could still be seen at the jackpot machine at 4 am when I left. I started to take notice of him, as he would be seen alone at the same corner with the same jackpot machine, and does not mingle with anyone else.”

Mr Tan added, “His bets were big. Every round was in the tens of dollars. He wins some and loses some. From the way he played, I guessed on a single night the winning or loss can run up to $10,000.”

About two weeks ago, Mr Tay was no longer seen at the casino. When Mr Tan saw his photo in the press, only then he realised that the said person is Mr Tay.

No doubt, casinos have brought in huge tax dollars to the government coffers, and are said to have created jobs to boost our economy (it’s not known if casinos have a larger number of Singaporean or foreign staff).

However, the social ills of casinos need no further introduction. From the day Singapore opens its casinos, every now and then ‘stories’ of careers, personal life, and families being ruined by gambling habits have sprung up.

In the case of Mr Tan, the boss of Asia-Euro Holiday travel agency, probably dozens of jobs were also wiped out with the closure of the agency.

Has our social fabric built on core values of hard work and family bonds, being eroded slowly but surely into a game of chance?

Who is the real winner?

What do you think?

Just wondering how big a problem is problem gambling in Singapore ?

Problem gambling (or ludomania, but usually referred to as gambling addiction) is an urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria. Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs.

 

[enterprise2]

Not all $ at mbs ...


in a further development of the sudden closure of travel agency “Asia-Euro Holiday”, the Chinese media reported yesterday (25 May) a stunning disclosure by an insider.

According to the revelation, the boss of the Asia-Euro is said to have been patronizing the casino in Marina Bay Sands and incurred a gambling debt of about $5 million, besides his purported liabilities in property investments.

Since the sudden closure of Asia-Euro Holiday on last Friday (22 May), Mr Tay Jwee Hiang has not appeared in the public nor made any statements of explanations. He has left it to his wife, daughter and the spokesman of his travel agency to talk to the media. It is revealed that he has also sought counselling at Adullam Life Counselling.

A regular patron of the casino, 46-year-old deliveryman, Mr Tan, called the Chinese media hotline. He informed that about 2 to 3 months back, he started to notice a male subject resembling Mr Tay inside the casino of Marina Bay Sands at least 5 nights a week. Mr Tan said, “Usually he would come at about 10.30 pm, and sometimes could still be seen at the jackpot machine at 4 am when I left. I started to take notice of him, as he would be seen alone at the same corner with the same jackpot machine, and does not mingle with anyone else.”

Mr Tan added, “His bets were big. Every round was in the tens of dollars. He wins some and loses some. From the way he played, I guessed on a single night the winning or loss can run up to $10,000.”

About two weeks ago, Mr Tay was no longer seen at the casino. When Mr Tan saw his photo in the press, only then he realised that the said person is Mr Tay.

No doubt, casinos have brought in huge tax dollars to the government coffers, and are said to have created jobs to boost our economy (it’s not known if casinos have a larger number of Singaporean or foreign staff).

However, the social ills of casinos need no further introduction. From the day Singapore opens its casinos, every now and then ‘stories’ of careers, personal life, and families being ruined by gambling habits have sprung up.

In the case of Mr Tan, the boss of Asia-Euro Holiday travel agency, probably dozens of jobs were also wiped out with the closure of the agency.

Has our social fabric built on core values of hard work and family bonds, being eroded slowly but surely into a game of chance?

Who is the real winner?

What do you think?

So we lost a nasi lemak seller and a travel agency and counting...

 

[blackmondy]

Govt must intervene. Time for NTUC to start a travel biz.

No point lah.

Gahmen also bankrupt but diam-diam act blur.

 

[Wunderfool]

Just wondering how big a problem is problem gambling in Singapore ?

Problem gambling (or ludomania, but usually referred to as gambling addiction) is an urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Problem gambling is often defined by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler's behavior. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria. Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs.

Having 5M in gambling debts is unbelievable ! It is a deep seated issue. Once you are so deep in the addiction, you can't extricate yourself out of the slimy, slippery pit .. you only get down and down.

 

[KuanTi01]

What do you think?[/QUOTE]
Maybe DPM Teo Chee Hean has the answer if he thinks hard enough.