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Masterfully Designed Happo-en in Tokyo
Happo-en means ‘a garden which is beautiful from all angles’, and that is certainly true for the one located in Minato-ku. Positioned in the heart of Tokyo, Happo-en is an oasis in the middle of this thriving metropolis. The beautiful Japanese style garden features a pond at its centre which is full of colorful koi […] -
Ancient Temple of Literature in Hanoi Provides a Series of Exceptional Event Spaces
One of the oldest sights in Hanoi is the Temple of Literature, called Van Mieu in Vietnamese. The ‘temple’ was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong and is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. The long and narrow complex consists of a sequence of five courtyards divided by walls. As delegates arrive, the […] -
Adrenalin-Fuelled Dragon Boat Racing in Singapore
Destination Asia Singapore can organize the traditional ‘Riding The Dragon in the Lion City’. On the day, participants are divided into respective teams of 10 or 20 and the entire gathering is further divided into two halves. The first half will undergo their dragon boating drill as well as qualifying rounds, while the second half […] -
Cycling Adventure Through Cultural Kintamani
The Kintamani cycling adventure introduces delegates to the natural beauty and culture that Bali is renowned for. This area of outstanding beauty is dominated by the still active volcano, Mount Batur and its crater lake known as Lake Batur. In small groups we ascend to Kintamani at the rim of the former volcano – an […] -
Nationwide CSR Projects in Thailand that Give Back
Destination Asia Thailand can make the necessary arrangements for groups of any size to make donations of goods to local schools, arranging the purchase of useful items such as computers, tables and stationery. This can be run in connection with the Foundation of Rural Youth (FRY) if the client would like to get more hands-on. […] -
Largest Ever Off-Site Gala Dinner Event in Hanoi
Group size: 630 Venue: Chu Van An Secondary School in Hanoi Brief & Challenges: A leading software company required a cultural experience including off-site gala events that could cater to all delegates in a single space, complete with a stage for entertainment and awards. In a city of limited options for a group of this […] -
‘Go Team’ Gets Groups Active in Shanghai
In this challenging activity, delegates are placed into teams and set out to discover Shanghai on a competitive city adventure. The activity brings people together in a team building exercise thwart with interactive challenges. The ‘Go Team’ challenge allows individual capabilities to shine while highlighting the importance of teamwork. The plan is for groups to […] -
Vespa Food Adventure Through Siem Reap
Destination Asia Cambodia has devised an excellent evening activity suited to those groups with business commitments during the day, yet want to connect with the local culture. The Vespa Food Adventure program takes place in Siem Reap and introduces Cambodian cuisine on a unique and exciting cultural level. Delegates are taken to busy kitchens located […] -
Japan’s Exceptional Meeting & Event Opportunities
Japan has many benefits when it comes to a PCO or incentive house selecting a destination for their next client. With direct flights to most Asian and Western countries, the country is extremely well connected and has highly efficient public transport supported by a developed infrastructure. Its super speed bullet trains connect the business hubs […] -
Team Effort Required to Create Batik Masterpiece
An exercise for corporate groups that unites delegates and will provide lasting memories forever represented in a magnificent painting. Teams must work together on a traditional ‘batik’ style painting that not only introduces an ancient pastime from Malaysia, but incites the comradery of teamwork. Following a pre-approved ‘team logo’ picture hand-drawn by a local batik […] -
Sofitel Luang Prabang Opens
Formerly the Hotel de la Paix, this once local governor’s mansion has undergone a rebrand in 2015 under the luxurious Sofitel name. Sofitel Luang Prabang presents a 23-key property of lavish five star offerings, wrapped in exquisite landscaped grounds on the doorstep of a UNESCO World Heritage city. From its scheduled opening on 1 November […] -
Singapore Offers Excitement and Variety
A regular headliner for hosting show stopping events, Singapore continues to march forward in listings for top destinations for business meetings and events. These include being named the World’s Easiest Place to do Business, nine times by the World Bank, as well as named Asia’s Top Convention City for the 12th consecutive time by the […]