Editor's Note
Business + Leisure
Inter-connectedness . That is a common word used to describe productivity, effi ciency as well as borderless reach.
This issue we had the chance to speak with a
leader who's in the line of creating solutions from small to big scale events, particularly in China. What are the current demands and channels? Are there clashes between executing the clients' requests and projecting the agency's creative power? Today, the corporate events scene has evolved to be a more intense industry, with planning
taking on a bigger role in terms of identifying not only trends in the market, but the needs and preferences of business travellers themselves. As we get more connected, expectations differ and there comes the need to achieve that balance, even when one is on the road for meetings, exhibitions or conventions. Read more from our feature pages on the business hotels offering these options, within the proximity of the accommodation, creating the leisure choices from soothing resort-like architecture, to activities that allow for a much-deserved short break away from work. Events
Melissa Tizi | Editor, Events Asia melissa.tizi@contineomedia.com
Front page photo credit: Design Hotels TM Sunset cocktails
Luxury and sunset, a perfect blend of bliss. Sail into the evening's magnifi cent ombre, on board a luxury heritage junk, while sipping on a glass of champagne admiring the spectacular Ha Long Bay with some quality "me-time" basking in the quiet and tranquil beauty. Life Heritage Resort Ha Long Bay is launching Sunset Cocktail Cruises, which features a three-hour cruise aboard a four-star junk with a dedicated crew and butler service.
Departing at 4pm and returning at 7pm, the cruise comes with two Life
Tequila Sunset cocktails, a cocktail menu of cold cuts, BBQ skewers, and canapés, tea, coffee and bottled water.
So how about some sunset cocktails to welcome a night of more adventure and fun, while you're in Ha Long Bay?
Priced at US$140 for two (excluding transfers), we say that's a pretty good offer for some breathtaking bliss. Events
Editor's Note + Contents Business + Leisure
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PATA Youth Forum connects industry leaders and students Tokyo selected as host city for 20th IMS in 2017
From MICE to millions Feature Business with leisure
in Thailand People
Snapshots of hotels offering business and leisure options Interview with David Ong
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General Manager, China , Off-Site Connections Event Solutions Interview with Rosemarie Sama
CEO and Founder, Luxperience Cuisine
Set sail and start feasting It's a culinary showdown
Venue Showcase Ria Bintan Golf Club Swissôtel Sanya
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