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MAR-APR 2018 19 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM "We had nearly 1.5 million international tourist arrivals in Vietnam for sightseeing and celebrations during the Vietnamese lunar new year. And we should strengthen and highlight the appeal of our Vietnamese folk traditions so as to continue to attract the constant curiosity of international visitors. It is very important to renew and refresh the cultural experiences we o‚er if we do not want to dissatisfy our repeat visitors." ‡ PHAN XUAN ANH, PRESIDENT, VIET EXCURSIONS "The MICE industry in Singapore today has reached a remarkable level of professionalism and expertise attributed to a group of veterans from various industry stakeholders . "They are the people with the vision, passion, resilience, tenacity and drive to push the industry through its ever-evolving journey. The hope is that the new generation of stakeholders will push the MICE industry to the next level with 'fire in their bellies', given the ever- increasing opportunities accessible to them." ‡ MARJORIE CHUA, SENIOR MANAGER, EVENT SUPPORT AND TRAVEL, MANAGEMENT, JTB PTE LTD "There are so many unique experiences to discover in South Korea. I wish to enlighten tourists to our amazing range of tourism o‚erings beyond just kimchi-making and K-POP culture. "There are many hidden gems: beautiful places and rich cultural experiences that showcase our authenticity and tell the beautiful stories of our local people. Through these experiences, I hope that tourists and groups will contribute to sustainable tourism that benefits local communities. Definitely something worth including in any travel programme, be it FIT, bleisure or MICE." ‡ CAITRIN MOH, SENIOR MICE MANAGER, KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION "My wish is to stay competitive and to do our best to deliver the best support to our clients. With the ever- changing business climate, merely satisfying client expectations won't get us anywhere. It is paramount that we engage and establish trust with clients and be unique to ensure we stand out from the crowd." ‡ JESSIE KHOO±GAN, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER, SALES & MARKETING AND ROOMS, ONE FARRER HOTEL & SPA