With its picturesque beaches, thriving financial hub and well developed infrastructure, Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is one of the best spots on the island to host corporate events. Those in search of experienced event planners in Sri Lanka can enlist the services of Nkar MICE. It offers a diverse array of services from finding venues to organising transport and handling event management Sri Lanka. When it comes to hosting corporate events in Colombo, there are many venues one can choose from. The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or BMICH is one of the premier event venues and is home to a 2,000 person main hall along with small meeting rooms, break-up rooms and various other smaller venues within the property. It also has plenty of outdoor …

The annual Miss World Pageant takes centre stage this September with pomp and splendour as contestants from eighty one nations are expected to flock to Indonesia where one of them will be crowned “Miss World 2013”. While the history of the competition can be traced back to 1951 where the first pageant was conducted as part of the Festival of Berlin, now, over half a century later, the pageant still continues to attract contestants from all parts of the world. As a result, the 2013 edition will witness delegates from states such as Brunei, Guinea, Uzbekistan and even Kosovo. It is also the first time Indonesia will host the pageant and it is also the first time a Southeast Asian nation has been selected to …

Something new, something old and something borrowed is what you will witness when you explore the culture of this overcrowded, old coastal region of Mongkok. Situated in the Yau Tsim Mong district in the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong, this small town is among the most densely populated cities in the world and rightly identified by the Guinness World Records as the busiest town in the world. Over the years Mongkok has seen a significant change in its setting. Argyle Street is the heart of present day Mongkok. The city is well known for preserving its traditional characteristics. There is an array of small shops and food stalls that have stayed the same, although not far away from these, modern day shopping malls have been …

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok offers an exciting sightseeing adventure that can be enjoyed for the entire family. Part of the excitement of this destination is the chance to take the whole family to fascinating elephant shows. Before setting off to such shows make sure to find a Bangkok hotel that enjoys a central location such as Anantara Bangkok Sathorn. One of the leading hotels Bangkok has to offer, this well placed property provides easy access to main shopping and business centres as well. If you are looking for a place to watch elephant shows make sure to plan a trip to the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo which is in the Nakhon Pathom province. A popular draw amongst locals and foreign visitors alike, this …

The Manchester Pride is an annual festival that celebrates gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual life. The festival has been held for many years, although it only started to gather steam in 2003. Since then, the event has raised over one million pounds for a variety of charitable causes. It is a fun, energetic event and all those who happen to be in the region should try to attend it. In 2013, the festival will last eight days. As usual, the annual event will feature the Big Weekend and a colourful parade (on the twenty fourth of August). One need not purchase tickets to watch the parade as it is open to everyone. This year’s parade theme is ‘Acceptable in the 80s?’, and will focus on …

The British Science Festival is an annual event that occurs in a different city and is regarded as one of Europe’s biggest science and technology as well as engineering exhibitions. The previous festivals have been held in cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, York, Guildford and Aberdeen while this year’s festival will be taking place in Newcastle from the 7th to the 12th of September. Held since 1831, the event has brought together many scientists. With over 250 events, the British Science Festival has something for everyone, be it families, adults, school groups or even professionals looking to learn about the latest research and engage in debates. Just because it is a scientific festival doesn’t mean that there is no entertainment or fun. The SciScreen all-night …