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Immersive Side Trip for Visitors Attending Meetings in Hong Kong
Venue: Yim Tin Tsai, Hong Kong Capacity: 50 pax, split into groups While business is, of course, the priority for most international meetings and conferences, there are several excellent reasons why an agenda should also include at least one R&R opportunity, as it brings benefits for delegates and organisers alike. However, this activity must be […] -
Malaysia Shines as Rebecca Easterman Explores the MICE Opportunities on Offer
Rebecca Easterman, fondly known as Becs, is the managing director of PillowMINT and leads our Australia and New Zealand meetings and incentive business development. We were delighted to welcome and host Becs as she scoped out venues and event opportunities across Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Langkawi, and Kuala Lumpur. During her visit, Becs spent time with […] -
A Chiang Mai Foodie Tour on Two Wheels
Chiang Mai Old Town is a fascinating attraction all on its own and this two-wheel tour takes in the best of it, while also straying a little off the tourist trail and introducing guests to the wonders of the region’s immensely varied cuisine. Guests wend their leisurely way on bicycles from one food stop to […] -
Bat Trang Pottery Museum Impresses in Hanoi
Bat Trang Village is just a quick 15 km. drive southeast of Hanoi alongside the Red River, so called because of its rich clay base. It has been a centre of pottery production since the 15th century and at one time was chosen as one of the Vietnamese emperor’s own pottery village. Constructed in 2018 […] -
Combine Cocktails with a Star Ferry Sunset Tour
Hong Kong’s Star Ferry, which crisscrossed the city’s Victoria Harbour several times a day for well over a century, has always been one of Hong Kong’s most remembered and cherished features. Now relieved of its ferry duties, one of its boats has enjoyed a complete makeover and been refitted with the very latest low-carbon, environment […] -
Introducing the Cultural Art of Kintsugi Ceramic Repair
Contrary to many other cultures which maintain that newer is better and brand new is best of all, traditional Japanese culture sees a piece of ceramic that has been repaired as more beautiful than one that is unblemished. That concept is embodied in Kintsugi, a technique to repair broken ceramics using lacquer and other natural […] -
Connect with Balinese Culture Through Healing and Smiles
At Destination Asia we make great efforts to involve local communities in our offerings, which brings their work to a wide audience and also provides them with a source of much needed income. The Healing and Smiles initiative in Bali is a prime example. Suitable for groups of up to 30 pax, it focuses on […] -
Walk Through Singapore’s Rich Colonial History
Until the early 19th century, Singapore was a scantly populated island, fringed by a few fishing villages with an interior of dense, impenetrable forest. Then Sir Stamford Raffles arrived and, realising its potential as an ideal hub for Asian trade and defense, set out to transform it. In response to a number of suggestions, we’ve […] -
Drawing Inspiration Around Singapore
An activity that takes guests off the beaten track in Singapore and could even awaken their inner artist. It begins in a very civilised manner, with drinks and a light bite to eat in a charming independent café. During this sit-down session, the guides talk their guests through some of the fundamental do’s and don’ts […] -
A Jumping, Walking, Brain-teasing Tour of Malaysia’s Penang Hill
In this great team-building session, delegates enjoy a workout, a walkabout and a test of their powers of observation. In this cleverly designed activity that’s especially good for team building, everyone is put to the test in the most beautiful, natural surroundings. Penang Hill is a prime location for breathtaking views and incredible biodiversity, which […] -
Making Connections on a Journey Through the Heart of Old Hanoi
Hanoi’s Old Quarter has been a vibrant centre for business and shopping for centuries, and that uniquely Hanoi experience is still very much alive. An expert guide helps guests to sample it to the full for around an hour, by foot and three-wheeled cyclo. The journey takes them through the bustling Dong Xuan Market, and […] -
Get Shaken & Stirred with a Visit to Chalong Bay Rum in Phuket
Known as The Spirit of Phuket, Chalong Bay rum has won aficionados and awards worldwide. The distillery welcomes visitors to its base in Rawai, a picturesque beachside corner in the quieter southern part of the island. In a thoughtfully planned two-hour experience, guests are taken through the rum’s unique production process, followed by a tasting […]