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www.travelweekly-asia.com 17 OCTOBER 2019 D AY 2 TRAVEL WEEKLY ASIA I T B A S I A S H O W D A I L I E S 16 VICE PRESIDENT/GROUP PUBLISHER, ASIA • Irene Chua Tel: (65) 6801 0451 | ichua@travelweekly.com EDITORIAL • EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Yeoh Siew Hoon Tel: (65) 6801 0450 | syeoh@ntmllc.com • EDITOR-AT-LARGE Ian Jarrett Tel: (618) 9433 6455 | ian.jarrett@travelweekly.com • SENIOR EDITOR Stanley Ho Tel: (65) 6801 0457 | stanley.ho@ntmllc.com • EDITOR Lee Xin Hui Tel: (65) 6801 0453 | xinhui.lee@ntmllc.com • REPORTER Naomi Neoh Tel: (65) 6801 0461 | naomi.neoh@ntmllc.com • HONG KONG CORRESPONDENT Catharine Nicol | cn@monsterpix.hk • MALAYSIA CORRESPONDENT S.S. 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Fine take on Chinese cuisine Stop by Raffles Hotel Singapore, and dine at yì by Jereme Leung. The Celebrity Masterchef returns to Singapore with a modern Chinese restaurant. Enjoy Cantonese classics to contemporary adaptations of China's ancient delicacies using single sourced and seasonal ingredients. yì by Jereme Leung, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 328 North Bridge Rd; Opens for lunch,11:30am-1:30pm and dinner, 6:15pm-9:15pm Future Forecast Agoda, Expedia Group, Google, TripAdvisor and Wego on the future of travel distribution. The Future of Travel Distribution @ Knowledge Theatre, Basement 2 10:00am-11:00am C-SUITE INSIGHTS Legacy Startup Lonely Planet's president and CEO Luis Cabrera on launching a startup. Launching a 46-year-old travel startup @ Knowledge Theatre, Basement 2 11:30am-12:00pm Sustainability Intrepid Group's CEO James Thornton outlines the trends on sustainable travel. The growth of sustainable experience rich travel @ Knowledge Theatre, Basement 2 1:30pm-2:00pm CORPORATE MATTERS APAC Outlook How buyers in the region are navigating the challenge of tightening travel budgets and controlling costs in 2020. The Buyers' Panel: Asia Pacific Business Travel Market Outlook @ Corporate Travel, Basement 2 1:00pm-2:00pm Cost Control Marriott International's Paul Er and US-based National Oilwell Varco on strategies to handle ancillary spend. Managing ancillary spend while maintaining stakeholders' satisfaction @ Corporate Travel, Basement 2 2:00pm-2:30pm DESTINATION FOCUS Engaging Foodies Pacific World and Kitchens of Singapore on the challenges in satisfying a new breed of seasoned food-loving travellers. This is not a food tour: Eating our way into cultural engagement @ Destination Marketing, Basement 2 12:00pm-12:30pm WHAT'S ON Dubai Shines Lessons from how Dubai is capitalising on Expo 2020 Dubai to drive 70% international visitation and attract 25 million international visitors. One event, 192 participating countries, 25m visits. How to drive visitors to your mega event @ Destination Marketing, Basement 2 2:30pm-3:00pm MUSLIM TRAVEL Rise Of Female, Gen Z Insights from the launch of the first dedicated Muslim Women in Travel report from Mastercard and CrescentRating. There will also be panel discussions on marketing to Muslim female travellers and how to appeal to the rising class of Gen Z Muslim travellers. Halal in Travel Asia Summit 2019 @ Knowledge Theatre, Basement 2 3:00pm-5:00pm Get oriented in Singapore with a dance festival, quirky dining experience and wines CREDIT: RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE Go behind the scenes at Singapore's former Supreme Court, now part of art museum National Gallery Singapore. CREDIT: NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE Alleyway art Lined with independent fashion and lifestyle boutiques and cafes, Haji Lane in Kampong Glam remains a big draw for its mish-mash of heritage and trendy designs. Now, it is also the site of Singapore's first outdoor gallery, Gelam Gallery. The back alleyways of Muscat Street have been converted from a bin storage area to an eclectic art display of framed pieces alongside wall murals and splashes of graffiti, created by 31 local and international artists. Go on a walking tour (on selected days) of Kampong Glam with local tour operator Monster Day Tours. Gelam Gallery, Muscat Street; Entrance to the gallery is free A quick guide to the sessions happening at ITB Asia today GET SOCIAL COMPILED BY NAOMI NEOH Tuck into modern Chinese fare at yì by Jereme Leung. The back alleyways of Muscat Street have been turned into an outdoor art gallery displaying works by 31 artists. CREDIT: GELAM GALLERY Restricted access Take back-of-house tour of Singapore's former Supreme Court at National Gallery Singapore. The art museum today comprises of two historic buildings, the former Supreme Court and City Hall. There will be opportunities to explore a network of hidden passageways, and climb through a trapdoor into the prisoner's dock. Back-of-House Tour: "Former Supreme Court: Unseen, Unheard" at National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew's Rd; Tours every Friday at 5.30pm and every Saturday at 3.30pm; Tickets: S$15 per person (general admission ticket required)

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