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FEATURE | COVER STORY 12 Jul-Aug 2017 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS • MCMAG-ASIA.COM 3. Pacific World PROFILE: Part of Destination Services, Hotelbeds Group, this Singapore-based integrated company acts as a one-stop shop for events globally with solutions including destination management, event design and production, strategic meetings management and PCOs. In April, Pacc World formed a strategic alliance with AONIA, to bolster its client services. CASE STUDY: For its cosmetic brand client, it designed a unique conference and exhibition experience in Bali for 1,600 pax where a local village – complete with a temple – was recreated under a tentage in Nusa Dua Bali. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1980 MARKET PRESENCE: Singapore (APAC HQ); oces in 38 countries across Asia, EMEA, South Africa and America. EMAIL: myrequest@pacicworld.com WEBSITE: www.pacicworld.com 4. World Express PROFILE: World Express provides individual and group travel services in Singapore and the region. The company also has extensive experience in MICE, leisure and cruise events management, conferences, incentives, special interest tours, adventure travel, ground transportation and cruises. Last year, it was recognised as a nalist for the Best Incentive/Meetings Organiser under the Singapore Tourism Awards 2017 for its Morinda China incentive programme involving 150 top distributors. CASE STUDY: Last year, World Express handled a private cruise charter for the founder of a large software company, with a 300-pax star-studded group comprising Hollywood celebrities, Nobel laureates and authors. Arrivals and departures for all guests were through JetQuay's private terminal, and personal guides were on hand for customised outings, shopping sprees and excursions. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1969 MARKET PRESENCE: Singapore (HQ); Oces in Malaysia and market presence in Thailand, Turkey, China, Casablanca and Dubai. EMAIL: wxpsin@worldexpress.com.sg WEBSITE: www.worldexpress.com.sg "A trend that's set to heavily impact the industry is the breaking down of service providers into specific niches. Individual travellers, through word of mouth or apps, know what they want to do at specific times of their travel itinerary, from looking for their favourite noodle shop, craft beer, shoe maker, art gallery to deciding on a specialised tour guide. While there will always be a place for the one-stop-shop DMC, itineraries are increasingly being broken down and fulfilled by multiple service providers." DARREN TAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, WORLD EXPRESS Farewell dinner at Universal Studios Singapore.