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TRAVEL WEEKLY ASIA O F F I C I A L D A I L I E S www.travelweekly-asia.com 6 27 October 2017 Chef Joseph Sergentakis reimagines local culture with dishes like his 'Tuna Tartare Jicama Rolls' Dine in style at CÉ LA VI Restaurant: Modern Asian cuisine by Executive Chef Joseph Sergentakis Savour an innovative interpretation of Asian flavours and ingredients while taking in views of Singapore's cityscape. Some must-try dishes include the 'Warm Salad of Tochigi Wagyu Beef', 'Tuna Tartare Jicama Rolls' and 'Rice Flake Crusted Lobster', which showcase Chef Sergentakis's inventive approach and culinary techniques. Round off the meal with a post-dinner dance- out at the Club Lounge. /// CÉ LA VI, 1 Bayfront Avenue; Dinner service runs 6:00-11:00pm (smart casual dress code applies for dinner). Get up close with the unusual at Noise Invasion Festival at Haw Par Villa Get funky at the local arts festival located at Haw Par Villa, which promises a deep dive into an unusual line-up of music, art, dance and food set amidst a colourful heritage venue that holds over 1,000 statues and tableaux depicting scenes from Chinese folklore and legends. /// October 28, 2017 at Haw Par SPOTLIGHT: CRUISING IN ASIA Know which key areas of Asia Pacific's growing cruise market to tap into with insights from the industry leaders of major cruise lines. Rise of River Cruise in Asia Pacific @ Presentation Hub, Basement 2 10:30-11:30am TALKING TECH TECH FIXES TO PAIN POINTS In this innovative travel tech track session hosted by InnoVel, learn how innovative solutions are improving crucial areas in travel such as customer engagement, revenue management, content marketing and more. Emerging technologies and innovation in travel – presented by InnoVel @ Knowledge Theatre, Basement 2 10:00am-1:00pm HARNESS DATA'S POWER Stay ahead of marketing challenges and the customer experience curve by tapping into data. Travel Massive: Future Travel Talks – Fusing Marketing & Data @ Travel and Technology Hub, Basement 2 10:30am-11:30am WHAT THE 'NEXT GEN' GUEST WANTS Gain insights on how experience management can improve the hospitality experience across various touch points ranging from travel searches, marketing and operations. Repup: Next Gen Guest Experience Management in Hospitality @ Travel and Technology Hub, Basement 2 1:00pm-1:30pm ///////ITB Asia Daily Specials A quick guide to the meatiest sessions happening at ITB Asia today COUNTRY FOCUS STEP INTO LAOS' BEAUTY The country unveils its Visit Laos Year 2018 campaign, which kickstarts in November to coincide with the That Luang Festival. Learn about Laos' traditional festivals. Destination Showcase: Laos @ Presentation Hub, Basement 2 10:30am-11:00am KENYA'S MICE APPEAL Understand Kenya's draw as a MICE destination with world-class venues such as safari lodges, coastal resorts, eco-lodges and modern convention centres. Destination Showcase: Kenya Tourism Board @ Presentation Hub, Basement 2 12:30pm-1:00pm FEEL TUNISIA'S "MARHBE" (WELCOME) More than just a home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic cities and beach destinations, learn more about Tunisia's strong tourism focus and how it makes visitors feel at home. Destination Showcase: Discover Tunisia @ Presentation Hub, Basement 2 1:00-1:30pm From heritage districts and behind-the- scenes tours to entertainment attractions, we invite you to take a jaunt and experience our multifaceted city Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, 6:00-10:30pm; Admission is free Tap dance all the way to Smith Street Taps: Craft Beers in the heart of Chinatown Unearth new craft beer finds at this hawker stall watering hole perched on the second floor of Chinatown Complex with the added benefit of plentiful food options offered by numerous hawker stalls in the complex. The beer selection includes a range of local and international craft beers, which are rotated on and off on a regular basis. /// 335 Smith Street #02-062, Chinatown Complex; Opening hours: 6:30 - 10:30pm As the sun sets on Haw Par Villa, be prepared for an arts festival experience among spooky Chinese heritage scenes A recent renovation has added a new 12-tap draught beer system PHOT0 CREDIT: JOEL LIM, SMITH STREET TAPS PHOT0 CREDIT: SIMON_PHOTOS/ISTOCK Dougga Theatre in northern Tunisia was certified a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 PHOT0 CREDIT: APRILANTE/ISTOCK GET SOCIAL NEWS COMPILED BY NAOMI NEOH