PLANNING FOR 2019 & BEYOND Tour East (full-service destination management company operating exclusively B2B from 18 countries across the Asia Pacific region) conducted its 3rd annual global inbound (GIB) conference between 09-11th January 2019 at the Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok. This was the group’s 1st time for holding this large-scale event outside of Singapore, and Thailand was the chosen venue. The annual GIB conference is an important 3 day
THE YEAR OF THE PIG What's the Chinese zodiac sign for 2019? 2019 is known as the 'Year of the Pig', starting from 5th Feb 2019 (Chinese New Year) through to 24th Jan 2020. The pig is the 12th sign in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs. Years of the pig include: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 & 2031. What makes
YES, IT'S TRADE SHOW TIME IN BERLIN....AGAIN! How time flies! Once again we are planning ahead for ITB Berlin in March 2019. This year Select Representation has the following clients attending the show between 06 - 09th March: Maldives: Adaaran Resorts, Maldives, including the soon to open 5* luxurious Heritance Aarah. Thailand: Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villa (Khao Lak) & Deevana Plaza Krabi (Ao Nang - Krabi)
CHATUCHAK WEEKEND MARKET Looking for some retail therapy in Bangkok? Then a visit to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market should be top of your list. Regarded as the largest market in Thailand (also known as JJ Market), it has more than 15,000 stalls, spread across 35 acres and divided into 26 sections, which range from clothing, food, art, homeware, antiques ....and much more.
SO LET'S SEE YOUR BEST PHOTOS! We all love a great photo, yet bizarrely many of us do not even own a 'proper' camera. When making reference to a 'proper' camera, I mean anything other than a mobile phone or iPad. It's true to say that in recent years we have moved away from the traditional way of taking snaps, to the more conventional mobile handset or
HERITANCE ARAAH MALDIVES ....IS COMING! Breaking News! The stunning new 5* Premium All-Inclusive 'Heritance Aarah', located in the Raa Atoll (Maldives) will finally open in February 2019. The island is easily reached by a 40-minute seaplane journey from Male International Airport and is perfectly suited for couples, families or groups looking for a relaxing island hideaway. In total there are 150 luxurious villas & suites,
WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM SHOW HITS LONDON Yes, it's that time of year AGAIN! World Travel Market (WTM) hits London between 05th - 7th November 2018. As always, Select Representation will be attending WTM on behalf of our valued clients. As a show, WTM is considered as one of the largest global b2b exhibitions for travel industry people. The annual 3 day event is held at EXCEL
SPEED BOATS, SEA PLANES & DHONI Part of the fun of travelling to the Maldives, aside from the long-haul flight, is the transfer from Male International Airport to your chosen island escape. Depending on which atoll you are booked to stay in, will often determine your preferred mode of transportation. Of course, nearby atolls like the North Male & South Male atolls can be
WHERE TO STAY IN HONG KONG? Having travelled to Hong Kong many times over the past 20 years, people often ask me where is my preferred location or place to stay? Is it Kowloon or Hong Kong Island? Well, it really depends on what you want or if you are on business, leisure or even ‘Bleisure’! Personally, I prefer Hong Kong Island, as
SELECT REPRESENTATION PROMOTES TROPICAL ISLAND RETREATS Select Representation is delighted to be formally announced as the newest overseas sales & marketing office for Adaaran Resorts and Heritance Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives. Starting 01st September 2018, Select Representation will be responsible for growth and development of both brands (under Aitken Spence Hotels) in the Maldives for the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands and Finland.
