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MAR-APR 2018 17 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM "I look forward to providing our clients with inspiring and unique events that deliver impactful business results for their organisations." ‡ DAVID LITTEKEN, VICE PRESIDENT, ASIA PACIFIC, BI WORLDWIDE "I hope that in 2018, we will witness the successful reopening of Ra¤es Hotel Singapore as it completes its journey of restoration. "With a grand reopening that is planned to showcase not just the hotel as a lifestyle destination for the local and international community but also highlighting the beauty and heritage of Singapore as a city, it is my wish that Ra¤es returns to take its place on the world stage as a global icon restored." ‡ CHERYL ONG, DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING, RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE "I wish 2018 would be a year of peace around the world, with positive economy outlooks and developments for all countries. I also wish for an increase in worldwide outbound and inbound tourism, and for Vietnam Tourism authorities to have better promotion plans to achieve 16 millions tourists in 2018. "I also hope that expansion plans for Da Nang International Airport would be approved so that we will have more direct long-haul flights to Da Nang and welcome more passengers. And my final wish is to establish a training agreement with the vocational colleges in Da Nang to fulfil the roles for 1,000 sta‚ at our 1,400-room Ariyana Beach Resort and Suites Danang." § NGUYEN DUC QUYNH, DEPUTY GENERAL DIRECTOR, FURAMA RESORT DANANG, FURAMA VILLAS DANANG, ARIYANA CONVENTION CENTRE, DANANG "I am a great FAN of the service-profit chain concept, thus, I have a strong belief in discovering and developing talent. "In this exciting year 2018, I wish to take more risks in talent development and spend more time in engaging my colleagues to help them to fulfil their career and personal aspirations. "With this, I hope to be able to FAN the passions and bring out the strengths of outstanding individuals, allowing them to further excel and enjoy what they are doing every day." ‡ CHRISTOPHER KANG, DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL STRATEGY, MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL GROUP