Business Events News For Wed 04 Jul 2012 - Singapore, AYANA, Accor, MEA, ICE Australia and Much More
Business Events News For Wed 04 Jul 2012 - Singapore, AYANA, Accor, MEA, ICE Australia and Much More
participation. Kenneth Lim, regional director Oceania, Singapore Tourism Board commented, We are very pleased that we have managed to maintain our appeal to global businesses as a premier hub in the Asia Pacific region. Singapore is a vibrant city with something for everyone to enjoy, and our success can be attributed to the citys continual transformation that excites business events and the MICE industry, encouraging them to keep coming back for more.
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COR BLIMEY! David Weekes, a London cabbie is turning his taxi into overnight accommodation during the Olympics. His hotel-for-one which can be rented for $77 a night, has a mattress with official Olympic bedding, a lamp, solar fridge, radio and iPad. It can be parked outside Weekess house - but guests have to vacate before his shift. WHO do you think you are? According to Orbitz Worldwide, an online travel agency, Apple Mac users spend as much as 30% more a night on hotels, so the taxi hotel might not be an option for them! The company have been experimenting with showing different hotel offers to Mac and PC visitors with the result that Mac users spent $20 to $30 more a night on average. Mac users are 40% more likely to book a four or five star hotel than PC users.
AYANAs Masterstroke
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US Masterchefs Sharone Hakman hosted 450 executives from the worlds most influential media brands at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali on 25 April - a gala dinner that progressed into an after-party at the resorts iconic Rock Bar. A former financial advisor, Hakman who finished fifth in the Masterchef 2010 US season, entertained the audience with
VS welcomes Lloyd
SIMON Lloyd is to join Virgin Atlantic as marketing director from 10 July 2012. Julie Southern, chief commercial officer, Virgin Atlantic who expressed her delight at the appointment, said: Simon has a strong commercial focus, a huge thirst for continuous improvement and an excellent understanding of our business goals.
live cooking demonstrations throughout the 5-course dinner before a performance by American Idol Season 11 finalist Thia Megia. This was followed by a snake handling demonstration by National Geographics Wild Dangerous Encounters host, Brady Barr. The dinner and Rock Bar party, hosted by FOX International Channels, were part of the 2012 Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit held at the resort from 24-27 April - a summit that included Disney, BBC and MNC and which closed with an MNC Beyond the Sea event at AYANAs 22,000sqm Champa Garden event facility, featuring a full-sized pirate ship. Working closely with Hakman AYANAs executive chef Giordano Faggioli and his team cooked on the night with Hakman giving praise for doing an amazing job. Hakman was supported by AYANAs celebrated Singaporean chef Jusman So who on a previous night cooked an 8-course dinner for 24 FOX VIPs in the resorts 3bedroom presidential villa. Hakman said his menu was influenced by his Mediterranean and Israeli background, which shone through in dishes such as Watermelon & Fetta, a traditional Israeli treat. Pictured above is US Master Chef Sharone Hakman who entertained the audience with his live cooking demonstrations.
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MEAs Benchmarque
AS the MEA Mentoring Program enters its 4th year, BENCHMARQUE Hospitality & Event Recruitment has been announced as the new sponsor for the NSW Mentoring program 2012. The program offers an effective solution that assists in addressing skills shortages, professional development and attrition within the meetings and events industry. The MEA and BENCHMARQUE Mentor Program NSW provides the framework to inspire individuals within the industry to achieve their personal aspirations and potential. Find out more go online to: meetingsevents.com.au/ mentoring/BENCHMARQUE.
AS ACCOR takes in 43 Mirvac hotels to its network, the companys PR team is growing in more ways than one. Angela OConnor, formerly assistant communications manager at Mirvac is taking on the role of PR & communications executive, Accor Asia Pacific. OConnor will also oversee PR for the former Mirvac hotels as they integrate into the Accor network. And as Rebecca Freestun goes on maternity leave, OConnor will also manage PR for Accors Queensland hotels. Also filling in for Freestun is Gaynor Reid who will look after Sofitel Luxury Hotels press relations for the Pacific region.
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Gaining an Edge
GAININGEDGE, with sales personnel all over the world, has welcomed into its ranks former Pittsburgh CVB ceo, Joe McGrath, as associated consultant. In addition to his continuing duties as executive chairman for the Pittsburgh bureau, McGraths role will include both account development and account services in North America. GainingEdge ceo, Gary Grimmer, said that having Joe join the organisation would be a major boost to efforts by GainingEdge to extend its services into the United States. Having Joe on board helps us to extend our permanent presence there, he said.
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