Deciding on a venue for your corporate meeting is a decision that will have the biggest impact on the success of the event. Gone are the days when corporate functions took place in stuffy rooms with drab interiors, these days, planning an event does not mean limiting yourself to boardrooms and offices for your choice of venue. Whether you’re planning an event for your client or hosting an employee seminar, finding a good backdrop is now essential to lifting the atmosphere of the event. Tropical countries around the Indian Ocean have become famous for their scenic settings and venues, especially those in Mauritius. Resort and business oriented hotels here, like the InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, draw big events thanks to the stunning island backdrop. A …

In any culture, the institution of marriage is shrouded in traditions, customs, and practices. Although there is a trend at present to keep things minimum and elegant with respect to marriage ceremonies and practices, it is fair to say that in most parts of the world marriage is an aspect of social life that is governed by many traditions and rituals. This is especially true of China, where the rich heritage of the nation has endowed weddings with traditions and rituals galore. Although the rituals and traditions vary to some degree from location to location in China, there are certain rituals and customs that have remained, more or less, the same, even for a wedding in Guiyang. These particular rituals are what is known as …

Siem Reap is a major tourist hub located in northwest Cambodia. Its claim to fame is that it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor. The city of Siem Reap shares its name with province to which it belongs. The name translates to ‘Siamese defeated’ a reference to the defeat of the army of the Thai kingdom at the hands of the Khmer Empire, in the 17th century. The past fifteen years have turned the city into one that is bustling with tourist activity. Earlier, it was an isolated location that catered to the few hardy backpackers with only the odd budget hotel, today it is home to the Anantara Angkor Resort. Culture junkies and history buffs descend on Siem Reap …

Travelling requires that you do the right amount of research on the country, region and of course the weather conditions you are bound to expect. Sepang, Malaysia is a coastal region in the south that has a weather pattern that is not in the least bit unpredictable. The sun will be your faithful companion on your travels in this area with the average temperature being 300 C all year round. However, expect the pitter patter of rain and also be on guard as the rain gods can turn furious from time to time. AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort is as you would have guessed an otherworldly Sepang Hotel which is highly recommended for all those who love the sea. It affords a luxurious space from which …

Located just below the southernmost tip of India is the panoramic island of Sri Lanka. A tropical paradise like no other, Sri Lanka has been mesmerizing countless generations of people with her lush rainforests, unspoiled beaches, picturesque mountains and rich cultural heritage. With a whole variety of vastly different locales to choose from in such a small landmass, Sri Lanka is a place that can be used to accommodate a wide variety of events. To hold any event, one would first require a venue and some sort of accommodation, which Sri Lanka has a lot for you to choose from. The most popular category of choice are Sri Lanka resorts since they are generally always located at a picturesque beach-front, while there are plenty of …

The Sri Lanka exhibition and convention center (SLCC) sits on the bank of the Beira lake in the heart of Colombo. Among the Exhibition and Convention Centers Sri Lanka the SLCC and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall are the predominantly used ones in the capital. Many trade fairs , concerts , exhibitions and conferences take place at SLCC. Many event management companies provide tota solutions to conducting these conferences. One such company that has managed to leave a mark is Nkar MICE. They have taken pride in managing conferences and exhibitions in the past and have organized many large scale events. The SLECC has been strategically located in close proximity to most of the leading hotels in Colombo as well as Colombo’s financial districts. …