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2014 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship – Golf at its Finest

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The city of Abu Dhabi echoes luxury within every inch of its borders. It is the capital of one of the world’s most booming tourist destinations; the UAE. The UAE attracts its visitors to experience the height of the man made majesty that this nation proudly boasts of. Here you find the wildest architecture in both land and sea. In addition to all its wonders, it has been the host to some of the world’s most renowned gatherings in the area of Medicine, Engineering and Technology. To top it all hosting sporting events has also become a new trend in this glamorous city. A game that really matches the city’s standards in both luxury and class is quite simply golf and the sport of golf has conquered Abu Dhabi in quite a big way.

Every year Abu Dhabi hosts the HSBC Golf Championship that draws to its doors a good deal of visitors. The HSBC Golf Championship is in fact an European Tour Golf Tournament that was hosted for the first time in January 2006. From the day the sport was first staged it became popular and a most awaited event for golfers every year. The glamour of golf is amplified 10 folds because it is taking place in the luxurious city of Abu Dhabi and the funds allocated for the grand prize of the event is a good 2 million USD. The HSBC Golf Championship is already gearing up for a fantastic show in the month of January 2014. Next year it is scheduled to take place from the 16th to the 19th and is being prepared to be just as amazing as it had been for the past 8 years.

In addition to all the golf, the event is full of fun for the whole family. There is a fabulous range of attractions at the Championship Village that features competitions, games, prizes, live performances and family-friendly fun. There is also the HSBC Interactive Zone that lets guest golfers try out their golfing skills while the non-golfers can browse through the creative area.

After an adventurous day out engaged in the sport, come home to the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara which is an Abu Dhabi resort that without a doubt has earned the name as being as one the more renowned Abu Dhabi beach hotels.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Celebrating the Dawn of the New Year in the Tropics – New Year’s Eve in Maldives

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One of South Asia’s most beautiful island nations is the Maldives. Located just south of Sri Lanka, the archipelagic state of the Maldives is known for its world renowned beaches, amazing coral reefs, rich culture and beautiful flora and fauna. Maldives’ thriving hospitality industry further complements these amazing features of the islands, making them an ideal South Asian tropical tourist destination.

While New Year’s Eve is a time where it is cold or snowing in the western part of the world, the Maldives is known for its warm and sunny climate, making it an ideal vacation destination during the month of December. The Maldives is a great place to spend the New Year’s Eve as it offers you the opportunity to enjoy the dawn of the New Year in one of the most beautiful and tranquil locations in the world. Be it partying on the beaches, attending New Year parties at hotels, or just spending a quiet evening with your family and loved ones, the Maldives is an ideal place for a special entry into the New Year!

New Year’s Eve is celebrated vibrantly in the country, with the locals decorating the islands to reflect the spirit of the festive season. Thousands of tourists visit the this country each year during the month of December to celebrate this event in a tropical haven. One of the best ways to celebrate the dawn of this celebration would be to be a part of the one of the many exclusive beach parties that is held here. These parties are colourful occasions with music and dance, including traditional performances by popular local musicians and dancers. Another highlight of the Maldives which occurs during this time is visiting the city and experiencing the local celebrations and festivities along the streets. One can even spend a quiet evening at one of the most exclusive beaches and lounges owned by the many hotels and resorts of the Maldives. Thus, to enjoy your New Year’s Eve in a warm tropical paradise, head over to these isles this December.

For a tranquil vacation in one of the most recommendable Maldives resorts, stay at the Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Located on a beautiful white sandy beach overlooking clear turquoise waters, this resort offers accommodation in a range of spacious and elegantly appointed villas which ensure your comfort and privacy. This resort also provides guests with a range of luxury services such as fine dining restaurants, the signature Anantara spa and recreational facilities making it one of the ideal Maldives spa resorts for a refreshing vacation.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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FHC West China 2013 Chengdu – A Hospitality Extravaganza!

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China is an amazing place to discover and check out new things. Commonly known for its world wonder, the Great Wall of China, this amazing country is a place rich in both culture and things to do. This year in the country you should keep the 18th of November free for the FHC West China 2013. This is a new trade show that is organised by the CIE, which is the China International Exhibitions. It will be held in Chengdu and it creates a new platform for promoting drinks and food. This is a great place to learn about new products that have made it to the market and a centre where you can check and explore the food and drink avenues.

The city is a commercial palace for the country as it is fast growing and is the natural trade centre for the whole of the western part of the country. This is an amazing global food and hospitality show of trade with the first edition scheduled to take place in the country and will definitely draw in lots of people from around the world owing to the fantastic exhibits that the country has to offer. The show creates an international platform where products will be marketed. This is a great opportunity for food exporters, retailers, wholesalers, owners and basically those who are involved in the hospitality zone. This event is also a great place to network and meet like-minded individuals.

The wide array of food and drink will include cakes, dairy products, cereals, grains and other bean products. There will also be an amazing range of fruit supplies and other jams and so on. So do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity. When staying in the area, look for hotels in China that will complement your stay. Look for the greater China hotels such as the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels China. The exhibition would be a great opportunity for you to also experience other catering equipment while all other industry equipment will also be found at this event. Do check it out and you will not be sorry that you did.

Mengbalanaxi Culture Show – a cultural escapade

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The Xishuangbanna province is undoubtedly one of the tourist destinations that is very rich in its cultural offerings. With so many interesting aspects of Xishuangbanna, one cannot simply explore the beautiful culture here over a mere span of a few days. Therefore, one of the best ways to discover the heart and soul of this vibrant community is to take in the famous Mengbalanaxi Cultural Show.

The word “Mengbalanaxi” derives from the Dai language, which roughly translates to “mysterious and beautiful hometown”. This show is truly worth witnessing, and it presents a fantastic cultural opportunity for kids and adults alike to enjoy, as it beautifully brings to light the historic origins of Xishuangbanna along with local festivals, beliefs and traditions.

The show is a very colourful exhibition of Dai culture, with vibrant dancing and singing, while the peacock dance is its most famous aspect. It is singularly the most popular Dai folk dance where Xishuangbanna women dance rhythmically to musical accompaniment imitating the lively and graceful movements of the majestic peacock. The Elephant foot drum dance is another famous dance performed at this show by the men folk. The instrument used in this dance is a very unique one as it is made out of a mango truck covered with cowhide, which resembles a foot of an elephant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The meticulously organized performances, well-planned stage designs, and the vibrant costumes with the mesmerising light effects make this show one of the best cultural extravaganzas in the country. The show starts daily at 10 o’clock and runs for approximately one hour and forty minutes. All in all, the Mengbalanaxi Cultural Show is an excellent way to spend your evening soaking up the local culture of the Xishuangbanna province.

Are you looking for quality accommodation in China while you explore this wonderful country? Your best bet comes in the form of a stay at a quality hotel in Yunnan that offers travellers an amazing experience with top-notch services. A good choice to host your time here would be the Anantara Xishuangbanna, China located in the midst of a scenic idyll. A mere 45 minutes away from the Jinghong International Airport, this hotel Yunnan is set in the vicinity of some other hotspot attractions such as the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, the Wild Elephant Sanctuary, the White Pagoda and Dai Villages, to give you a well-rounded itinerary of sightseeing.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Beijing Int’l Casting Industry 2013 (CIEC) – An Exhibition Like No Other

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The famous town of Beijing is the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China. Beijing is also a great place to visit owing to the many attractions that the city has to offer you. Beijing is a great place to stay in, given that it is the capital of China and is also the country’s second most populated city, therefore it is an excellent place to visit. The Beijing Intl. Casting Industry 2013(CIEC) is scheduled to take place at the China International Exhibition Centre and is of utmost importance to those attending. This is an excellent place to meet people from the auto manufacturing zone, shipping, sewing machinery and all other application areas that are used in industries.

The Beijing Intl. Casting Industry 2013(CIEC) will deal with over 30,000 participants and was founded in 2004. Scheduled to take place from the 16th to the 18th of October 2013, the Beijing Intl. Casting Industry 2013(CIEC) will feature exhibitors from Asia, Europe and also the Americas. Experts will come together here to explore the foundry technology together with auxiliary and raw materials from around the world. Meeting some of the most experienced individuals and other people interested in your field is a definite gem. While here you can witness the best of products in the industry and be ahead of the rest and not be left behind.

So check out the most successful foundry pageant in Asia and meet some of the best manufacture and production experts in the field of your interest. This is definitely an opportunity that you do not want to miss out on. When staying in China look for great hotels in China and do not forget to look at the greater China hotels too. The Millennium & Copthorne Hotels China is a reputed place to stay at during the exhibition. So head on over to this country and check out this amazing exhibition in the casting industry. Also while there, do take advantage of what the city has to offer you. It is a great destination, full of vibrancy and culture.

Traditional Wedding Themes in Sir Lanka – Celebrating Love

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The soothing sound of the waves rushing to shore, the soft sand underfoot and the lively beat of drums; all this and more await those who choose traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka. Such functions require precise planning by a local team and those in search of event planners in Sri Lanka can consider Nkar MICE. Providing some of the best event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this experienced name in the event planning industry offers a wide range of services and will help ensure a truly successful function.

Those planning to incorporate local traditions and customs into their wedding ceremony have much to look forward to. Traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka typically include incorporating what is known as the “poruwa” ceremony, where the couple alight onto an ornately decorated platform made from wood. The ceremony involves various customs such as the offering of betel leaf bundles and the chanting of blessings. It is customary for the bride to be attired in a typical saree, while the groom wears a national dress. Other customs such as the breaking of a coconut when the couple steps down from the poruwa, the lighting of a brass oil lamp and the accompaniment of traditional drumming all add to the charm of the ceremony. Of course for a truly inspired traditional wedding, one can have it on the beach as the sun sets in the backdrop.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+

Abu Dhabi Film Festival – a true festival to remember

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Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the most amazing destinations in the world. So, if you are wondering where to travel this season, a brilliant idea would be a visit to Abu Dhabi. With many interesting places and activities for you and the entire family to engage in, a trip to this renowned emirate promises to be truly unforgettable.
During your stay at this vibrant desert locale, do not miss the Abu Dhabi Film Festival that is happening from October 24th to November 2nd 2013. Attending this gala gives you the opportunity to enjoy amazing films from around the world across a variety of eclectic genres. In addition, right after the screening, you will be able to meet and share your excitement as well as your personal thoughts about the showing with the filmmakers themselves during special question-and-answer sessions especially designed to give audiences an insight into the mesmerizing world of film production. Audiences will not only get to meet filmmakers but world-famous actors and actresses as well for an unrivalled opportunity of celebrity stargazing like no other. Another fantastic feature about this festival is that the audience functions as the jury. So, remember to use your role wisely, as the vote from the audience will choose the winner of the audience choice award.
Established in the year 2007, the Abu Dhabi Film Festival has grown rapidly to feature more films, celebrities, and awards to the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Film Festival was started to help create a vibrant film culture and to promote filmmakers, both local and international. Throughout the festival days, there are various programmes held to educate and inspire the local community. The celebration runs ten days with an enthralling array of cinema screenings, filmmaking classes, and other exciting events. The experience offered in the Abu Dhabi Film Festival is priceless. So do not miss this chance to visit this incredible visual fest.
When you are looking for accommodation in Abu Dhabi you would be spoilt for choice with the array of luxury UAE hotels available to host your stay in the emirate. With a stunning selection of Middle East hotels to choose from, consider the stylish options afforded by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. This luxurious hotel chain boasts central locations for all its properties, in the vicinity of vibrant shopping malls to bustling business centres. It is also renowned for offering excellent quality services and a breathtaking experience altogether to guests. With a unique allure that merits further exploration, Abu Dhabi’s cultural delights must be experienced firsthand.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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The International Coffee & Tea Festival 2013 – Taste the best of beverages

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There are so many of us out there who simply cannot do without our morning and/or afternoon tea or coffee. The strong stimulators you find in these drinks give us just the right boost to face whatever the day has to offer. Every year the hot beverage industry is growing bigger and better aiming to perfect the art of tea and coffee making. It is not just the ingredients such as the finest quality of tea or coffee that play a part in efficient and excellent tea/coffee making, for equipment also matters to a great extent as well. Every year the UAE hosts the International Tea and Coffee festival that showcases freshly processed coffee beans and tea leaves whose aroma could soothe the wildest of beast and that is not all; for it is also the platform that displays the wide variety of equipment that comes to play in such an industry.

The International Coffee & Tea Festival is scheduled to take place from the 8th to the 11th of October 2013 at the Meydan Grandstand Convention Centre in Dubai. The festival is conducted at impeccable standards and as with everything else in Dubai the grandeur is alluring. This year the festival features UAE’s as the fastest growing market for coffee in the world and will highlight the 80 % growth in sales that has taken place over the last 5 years. The festival aims to be the platform for both coffee and tea industries, where suppliers show off their products and owners of tea and coffee industries pick and choose their favourite items to help expand and enhance the quality of their respective businesses. UAE’s increasing demand for such hot beverages makes it a key player in order to promote the growth of this product in their nation. The festival receives at least 8000 participants each year and is a very informative spot for all those interested in the world of tea and coffee.

After a unique day out at this festival, come home to the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. These UAE hotels stand out as the finest of all the Middle East hotels.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Christmas in Singapore – Christmas in the Tropics

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Singapore is a beautiful country that boasts of state-of-the-art facilities and cleanliness beyond imagination. Everything here is streamlined and urban with echoes of traditionalism still alive in the heart of the citizens. The authentic array of cuisines along with stylish boutiques, this country is definitely the place to be. This is the case where on Christmas Day you can spend this holiday in the most unique way in Singapore.

The term ‘Christmas in the Tropics’ is what is commonly used by anyone spending this holiday season in Singapore and it is a month-long celebration. The Singaporeans go absolutely all-out where the malls compete with each other to out-light by decorating their buildings with delightful and copious amounts of lighting; stilt-walkers and acrobats roam the street entertaining the crowd and taking pictures with everyone. For fashion-lovers, makeshifts ramps are set up on the streets where models show-off the latest and trendiest designs while the entire atmosphere is like a carnival of the highest order.

Spend some time at the Botanic Gardens of Singapore which showcases ‘Trees of the World’ where the part from the Tanglin core to the Bandstand is lined with 200 Christmas trees representing a different culture or country through its unique decoration. One element of Christmas is its food and Singapore delivers dutifully. The Christmas buffets have everything and more than you can imagine and should be tried and tested in at least three different places. Shop to your heart’s content at the immensely adorned malls that offer incredible discounts and make sure to visit a church that displays the true spirit of Christmas.

Most importantly, see the lights down Orchard Road, Sentosa Habourfront and Marine Bay where the light shows are exotically out of this world. Entire streets are lit up wonderfully and the performances will render you speechless. Singapore is indeed a jolly place to be on Christmas- instead of missing out on anything you’ll be gaining an experience of a lifetime.

A luxury resort Singapore and the backdrop of Christmas is a beautiful combination to make you spend this holiday season in the tropics. The amazing Sentosa resort Singapore offering the best of style and adventure, the W Singapore Sentosa Cove and the endless possibilities in which to spend Christmas in awaits your presence. So are you ready?

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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The World Outdoors Summit 2013 – Rotorua – a message to the world

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In a time where the outdoors is being challenged, the World Outdoors Summit will be of great value. The World Outdoors Summit gives the opportunity for the global community to share, discuss and plan to resolve those challenges and support outdoor leisure based around adventure tourism areas. This is a four day conference held every few years in the ‘land of the white clouds.’
The World Outdoors Summit 2013 is scheduled to be held in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is a perfect cultural hotspot for the outdoors with ideal locations to discuss contemporary issues relating to the value of outdoor activities. The aim of this summit is to advance the development of education, recreation and adventure tourism within international outdoors via sharing knowledge, debating practice. The end result expected by this forum is to help outdoors stay as an important and valued part of society.
During this great summit you could enjoy networking opportunities, keynote presentations, panel discussions, activities, exhibitions, the awards gala night and of course amazing outdoor sessions. The summit will be conducted by Dr. Ihirangi Heke, Dr. Robyn Zink, Ngahi O Te Ra Bidois and Paora Te Hurihanganui. Visit and gain knowledge and wisdom from these local and international experts and convey its value to the world. The event will happen later this year from the 18th to the 22nd of November.
When one is on the lookout for accommodation in New Zealand one will be spoilt for choices as the options are endless starting from luxurious New Zealand hotels to comfortable cosy motels. Stay at a hotel that offers you all the services to discover this gorgeous country. New Zealand is a country full of captivating outdoor sights, attractions and adventures. So make sure you cover up all during your stay here in New Zealand. Out of Rotorua Hotels a good choice for you would be the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ that gives you easy reach to many of the country’s attractions. It is ideally located beside the beautiful Lake Rotorua giving you breathtaking views. Pamper yourself in true comfort and luxury while you explore the mystical lands of New Zealand and take back memories that you will never forget.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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