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CONTENTS Top 50 Destinations #IndiaOutbound
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Vienna Convention Bureau
Dubai Business Events
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Hilton Hotels Austria
Palazzo Versace Dubai
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Pegasus - The Welcoming Agencies
The Meydan Hotel
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InterContinental Vienna
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
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Krishna Valley, Hungary | Business Pilgrimage
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai
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Zagreb Tourist Board & Convention Bureau
The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
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Dubrovnik Tourist Board
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
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Convention Bureau Italia
JA Resorts & Hotels
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Atout France - France Tourism Development Agency
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts
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Bluemarble Destination Services (Malta)
Showtech Electronics LLC
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Catalonia Tourism Board
Jumeirah Group - Dubai & MEASA
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Barcelona Convention Bureau
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
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Brand USA
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
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Choose Chicago
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
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Simon Shopping Destinations
Emirates Palace
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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
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Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
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Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
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Ocean Park Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
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Korea Tourism Organisation
Ministry of Tourism, Oman
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Taj Hotels
Qatar Business Events
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Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa
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AccorHotels
Israel Ministry of Tourism
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Marriott International
PASHA Travel (Azerbaijan)
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he Experiential Planner platform continues to grow in its partnerships with Global Locations, Venues, and Suppliers of the MICE and Destination Wedding industry. But what is a greater testimony of the growing success of the platform is the increased reliance of planners on EP as a constant source of inspiration, connection, and business. In our effort of ‘connecting planners with destinations’, we've managed to turn what were insights based on research amongst planners to information readily available because of planners seeking out recommendations through this platform. It's no wonder that the hosted leadership programme of EPEX has seen such tremendous success in this edition as well. At tmf dialogue marketing India, we thrive on insights and trends our industry studies reveal. Our yearlong efforts of profiling and documenting patterns of outbound group travel have lead us to the ‘Top 50 Outbound Destinations for MICE and Destination Weddings’. We present this list as a ready-reckoner for planners, in this fourth edition of the Experiential Planner Handbook. As always, we believe in your feedback and suggestion to keep the evolutions on-going. Reach us at: office@tmf-dialogue.in
JOHANNA FISCHER Managing Director tmf dialogue marketing Germany and India
KARISHMA HUNDALANI Director and Head - Content tmf dialogue marketing India
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South African Tourism
SOUTH AFRICA
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
MAURITIUS
Alpa Jani
Trade Relation Manager alpa@southafrica.net Unit No. 3, Ground Floor, TCG Financial Centre C-53 “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex Bandra - East, Mumbai 400051
Seychelles Tourist Office
www.tourism-mauritius.mu
SEYCHELLES
Visit Maldives
MALDIVES
S. Aswini Krishna Marketing Manager
MIDDLE EAST
aswini.krishna@seychellestravel.in First floor, Vaman Center, Marol Makwana Road Andheri(east), Mumbai 400059 www.seychelles.travel
info@visitmaldives.com www.visitmaldives.com/en
DUBAI Dubai Business Events
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Kiran Bhandari
Bejan Dinshaw
Director-India Office
k.bhandari@dubaitourism.ae www.dubaibusinessevents.com
Qatar Business Eevnts
Country Manager
full profile on page 10
QATAR
Ahmed AlObaidli
Ministry of Tourism, Oman
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
full profile on page 34
BAHRAIN
Advisor of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority
full profile on page 48
OMAN
afollad@btea.bh www.bahrainislandwedding.com
Israel Ministry of Tourism Hassan Madah
Lubaina Sheerazi
Director of Tourism, India and Philippines
India Representative lubaina.sheerazi@tourismoman.co.in info@tourismoman.co.in www.experienceoman.om
www.visitabudhabi.ae/
Dr. Ali Follad
Director of Exhibitions
businessevents@visitqatar.qa www.visitqatar.qa
ABU DHABI
full profile on page 46
hassanm@goisrael.gov.il www.goisrael.com/in
full profile on page 42
ISRAEL
Land of Creation
full profile on page 52
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Korea Tourism Organization
KOREA
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau
MALAYSIA
Sandeep Dutta
Marketing Manager
sandeep.ktoindia@gmail.com www.koreaconvention.org
Singapore Tourism Board
full profile on page 90
SINGAPORE
info@visitsingapore.com www.yoursingapore.com
Meet Taiwan
www.myceb.com.my
Indonesia Travel
INDONESIA
info@indonesia.travel www.indonesia.travel
TAIWAN
Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong
HONG KONG
Akshata Nair
Manager MICE-India Akshata@mileage.in www.discoverhongkong.com www.mehongkong.com
AUSTRALIA / OCEANIA
mpo@meettaiwan.com www.meettaiwan.com
AUSTRALIA Tourism Australia
Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau
full profile on page 86
THAILAND
Nishant Kashikar Country Head
nkashikar@tourism.australia.com Office No. 52, Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021, Maharashtra
Tourism New Zealand
neha.bhola@tnz.govt.nz www.newzealand.com/in
mic@tceb.or.th www.tceb.or.th
NEW ZEALAND Sri Lanka Convention Bureau
SRI LANK A
slcb@sltnet.lk www.visitsrilanka.net E X P E R I E N T I A L P L A N N E R
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Azerbaijan–Pasha Travels
AZERBAIJAN
Promotions Manager
Business Development Director
Greek National Tourism Organisation
full profile on page 54
GREECE
shriya.vidwans@atout-france.fr www.france.fr
full profile on page 72
SWITZERLAND
Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau
aishvarya.guhagarkar@switzerland.com scib.in@switzerland.com www.myswitzerland.com/en-in
+30 210 87 07 000 7, Tsoha street, Ampelokipoi
Catalan Tourism Board
Atout France Shriya Vidwans
Ildirim Ganbarov
Ildirim.Ganbarov@pashatravel.az www.pashatravel.az
FRANCE
CATALONIA
Barcelona Convention Bureau
BARCELONA
Elena Altemir
Taahira Ayoob
Scandinavia, Southern & Eastern Europe India, China And Japan
Marketing Executive
President of SITE Spain taahira.ayoob.ext@gencat.cat www.catalunya.com
visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office
full profile on page 76
BERLIN
ealtemir@barcelonaturisme.com www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com
Bilbao Turismo & Convention Bureau
full profile on page 78
BILBAO
Zigor Bereziartua Oarbeaskoa Marketing
bicb@bilbaturismo.bilbao.net www.bilbaoturismo.net
www.convention.visitBerlin.com
Zagreb Convention Bureau
CROATIA | ZAGREB
Zlatan Muftic
Romana Vlašić
Convention Bureau Director
info@meetinzagreb.hr www.meetinzagreb.hr
Dubrovnik Tourist Board CVB
CROATIA | DUBROVNIK
Director
full profile on page 66
romana.vlasic@tzdubrovnik.hr www.tzdubrovnik.hr
full profile on page 68
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SCANDINAVIA
Scandinavian Tourist Board
Convention Bureau Italia
ITALY
Francesca Sandri
International Events Project Leader
mohit@stb-asia.org www.facebook.com/explore-scandinavia-1202024183147808
Vienna Convention Bureau
francesca@conventionbureauitalia.com www.conventionbureauitalia.com
VIENNA
Marina Knittel, CMP
Monaco Government Tourist Bureau
full profile on page 70
MONACO
Rajeev Nangia
Marketing Manager
India Director
marina.knittel@vienna.info www.vienna.convention.at
full profile on page 56
Firenze Convention & Visitors Bureau
FLORENCE
monaco@tracrep.com www.visitmonaco.com
Hungarian Convention Bureau
HUNGARY
Chiara Gheri
Manager, Tuscany for Weddings Division weddings@conventionbureau.it www.conventionbureau.it www.tuscanyforweddings.com
www.conference.gotohungary.com
HUNGARY | KRISHNA VALLEY
Krishna Valley, Hungary Business Pilgrimage
ICELAND
Visit Iceland
Zoltan Hosszu
Leadership Mentor
zoltan.hosszu@commonsharedvalues.com www.businesspilgrimage.com
Malta Tourism Authority BlueMarble Destination Services (DMC)
full profile on page 64
MALTA
Clive Perry
PORTUGAL
VEGA DMC Cristina van Zeller
Director
cperry@bluemarbleds.com www.bluemarbleweddings.com www.bluemarbleds.com
www.visiticeland.com
Managing Director
full profile on page 74
cristina.vanzeller@vega.pt www.vega.pt E X P E R I E N T I A L P L A N N E R
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TURKEY
Turkey
Eventing Milan
MILAN
Diana Cora Tenderini
International Business Development
info@goturkeytourism.com www.icvb.org
dianacora@gmail.com www.eventingmilan.it
ROME
Roma Convention Bureau
NORTH AMERICA
info@romeconventionbureau.com www.romeconventionbureau.com
meetings@iamsterdam.com www.iamsterdam.com/en
USA
Brand USA
Account Director
Director–Travel Trade
NYC & Co.
Choose Chicago
CHICAGO
Rajan Kalra
Bhavika Jariwala
bjariwala@sarthaglobal.com www.gousa.in
I amsterdam.
AMSTERDAM
full profile on page 80
NEW YORK
rkalra@sarthaglobal.com www.choosechicago.com
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
full profile on page 82
PHILADELPHIA
Poonam Makhija
Director, Business Development poonam.makhija@sarthaindia.com
Rajan Kalra
Account Director rkalra@sarthaglobal.com www.discoverphl.com
conventionsales@nycgo.com www.nycandcompany.org
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
LAS VEGAS
Visit California
full profile on page 84
CALIFORNIA
Poonam Makhija Account Director
pmakhija@visitlasvegas.com www.visitlasvegas.com Represented in India by Sartha Global Marketing LLP
full profile on page 85
ccolney@visitcalifornia.in www.visitcalifornia.com Represented in India by Sartha Global Marketing
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EMARKABLE BUSINESS Events Destination: Easy accessibility, state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern venues and hotels as well as unique partnerships between the government and the meetings industry have placed Dubai as the leading business events destination in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Dubai brings together the highest standards of comfort and convenience intertwined with the traditional adventure of Arabia. From bustling souks to breath-taking skyscrapers to the world-class restaurants and attractions Dubai is an ideal location for any business event.
Kiran Bhandari DIRECTOR – INDIA OFFICE
k.bhandari@dubaitourism.ae .du ai u ine
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Dubai’s strategic location between East and West means that one-third of the world’s population is it in a four our ig t and t o t irds are it in an eig t our ig t n addition u ai s airports are ser ed o er airlines ing to more t an destinations. Choosing Dubai means choosing a genuine global brand that embodies excellence, opportunity, advancement and partnership. Add to that a collective public and private focus on creating a truly world-class business events ecosystem and you have the perfect host city.
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u ai as a plet ora of e i le usiness e ent facilities, from meeting rooms for 10 people to a convention centre for thousands. Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, at the heart of the Dubai World Trade Centre complex, has more than 1.3 million square feet of exhibition and meetings pace and is only a 10-minute drive or a Metro Red Line ride from Dubai International Airport. In addition, an array of hotels in Dubai offers high quality and sizeable meeting space.
u ai usiness ents is t e official con ention bureau of Dubai and a division of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, which aims to establish the emirate as a premier usiness e ent destination team of professionals across offices in u ai London, Stockholm, New York, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Mumbai offer free and impartial guidance and support to international business event organisers in planning events in Dubai.
Dubai also has a diverse range of premium, standard and budget hotels offering services that cater to all needs and budgets. There are currently more t an otels and otel apartments it almost 109,000 rooms.
Dubai Business Events can:
ore t an destination management companies (DMCs) in Dubai offer event organisers extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources to help plan and organise events, including delegate accommodation, local transportation, dinners, activities, tours and programme logistics.
• Direct organisers to appropriate DMCs.
• Help select locations, products and services. • Connect organisers to government contacts. • Plan itineraries. • Assist in the bidding process. • Advise on restaurants and shopping destinations. • Assist in building event attendance.
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ET IN THE HEART OF the Culture Village, less than 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and 8 minutes away from Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, Palazzo Versace Dubai is conveniently located along the shores of the historic Dubai Creek.
Sara Faisal
SENIOR SALES MANAGER CORPORATE, MICE & LEISURE SALES (INDIA)
sara.faisal@palazzoversace.ae .du ai u ine
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Every single piece of furniture and fabric that adorns the hotel’s 215 hotel rooms and suites, and 169 residences, is designed and tailor-made by Versace exclusively for the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai. Gala banquets, meetings and private receptions can be organised in your preferred style in our lavish venues that can accommodate from to guests e magnificent ala Ballroom provides the perfect setting for exclusive events, from wedding and award functions, to fashion shows and corporate gala dinners. Our six elegantly furnished Meeting Rooms are equipped to accommodate business meetings, conferences or company events. In addition, the self-contained Conference Center area features a variety of versatile function spaces – ideal for conferences, breakouts and luncheons. For enhanced privacy, our three Executive Meeting Rooms are discreetly located on t e first oor it in t e usiness enter and are surrounded with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Dubai Creek and plenty of natural light.
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• Gala Ballroom can host up to 900 guests under t e glittering centerpiece of a magnificent chandeliers. Provides the perfect setting for exclusive events, from wedding and award functions, to fashion shows and corporate gala dinners.
• Event spaces suitable to all MICE functions and can accommodate groups of various sizes.
• A Pre-Function area measuring 593 sqm is directly connected to the Gala Ballroom and meeting rooms. It is the perfect venue for exhibitions, coffee or lunch breaks and/or pre-dinner cocktails. • Three elegantly furnished Meeting Rooms equipped to accommodate business meetings, conferences or company events which can accommodate from 16 to 50 guests and are located next to the Gala Ballroom, in a private, self-contained area. For intimate and private meetings, three Executive Meeting Rooms with a capacity of up to 16 guests are discreetly located on t e first oor it in t e usiness enter and are surrounded with a spectacular outdoor terrace overlooking the creek and plenty of natural daylight.
• In-house events planner that can help you execute the event seamlessly. • Meeting spaces are equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment, inbuilt ceiling speakers, LED TV Screens, iPad for systems control, and high speed complimentary Wi-Fi access. • Easy access to commercial centers, business communities and Dubai International Airport. • Various food and customizable menus.
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• Spacious hotel rooms and suites exclusively designed and tailor-made by Versace. • Secluded como garden for outdoor activities with amazing views of Dubai Creek.
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Ankur Dhawan
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SALES
Ankur.Dhawan@meydanhotels.com www.meydanhotel.com
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5 STAR LUXURY desert retreat 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Its 115 rooms and suites measuring 47 m² - 68.4 m² are the ultimate in comfort and tranquillity. Its entertainment and adventure sports include swimming pools, 4x4 desert drive, fat biking, cycling, archery, camel riding, falconry and “Aladdin’s Kids Club”. It is an unforgettable setting for business meetings, decadent events and weddings. Its wide selection of eight restaurants is a gastronomical feast. Its awardwinning ‘Satori’ spa is an urban oasis to indulge and reenergize.
Ankur Dhawan
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SALES
Ankur.Dhawan@meydanhotels.com www.babalshams.com
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M I C E C A PA B I L I T I E S Located 45-minute drive from the city of Dubai and from Dubai International Airport, the 5-star desert luxury ‘Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa’, suited in the heart of Dubai desert. Overlooking the natural desert, this award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suits range from 47 m² to 68.4 m² with authentic Arabic design and modern touches. A wide selection of restaurant and lounges complete the guest dining experience throughout the stay. An extensive leisure and outdoor activities await the guests including two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, open 4x4 desert drive, desert fat biking, archery, camel riding, falconry together with various sports games, from volleyball and croquet to table tennis and boules. With 4 treatment rooms and an indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, the award-winning ‘satori’ spa offers an urban oasis for spa goers to indulge and reenergize.
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IVE PALM JUMEIRAH DUBAI is a luxury lifestyle hotel that encapsulates all aspects of elegance. Ideally located on the Palm Jumeirah offering picturesque views of the Arabian Gulf, each of the 468 rooms and suites offers unrivalled comfort and indulgence. Every detail of the hotel has been tailor-made with modern design and worldclass technology to provide the most hassle-free experience.
Deep Kotecha
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – INDIA
e resort is t e ideal ac drop for e ents in an inspiring location in the heart of Dubai. Voted the Most Preferred MICE & Leisure Luxury Hotel & Resort in the UAE 2018, FIVE Palm Jumeirah offers espo e enues o erloo ing t e u ai arina s line designed to pro ide intimate surroundings for a large-scale conference or wedding for up to 350 in the Vista Ballroom or smaller meetings rooms in Elevate.
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alm umeira is t e ideal ac drop for meetings or conferences, providing a professional atmosphere and an inspiring location in the heart of Dubai.
• For brides and grooms, FIVE Palm Jumeirah offers a beautifully romantic location with views across t e ra ian ulf and u ai arina line and a dedicated in-house wedding planner. • All function rooms are excellently equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated events team experienced in crafting customised event pac age to suits all re uirements • Food and beverage options includes a wide range of international cuisines from an array of restaurants providing exquisite catering. • Our beautiful Elevate meeting rooms & Vista allroom feature natural da lig t and e i le seating arrangements to ensure a lasting impression on your attendees with every little detail ta en care of
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ra ia orelli is alm umeira s edding genie”. An industry veteran with more than a decade experience in event and wedding planning, Grazia understands the importance of connecting with a bride and groom and helping t em to ma e t eir dream da ecome a realit
• Vista Ballroom is a beautifully decorated 597 sq. m e ent space featuring oor to ceiling glass windows with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. it a range of coc tail and an ueting pac ages available, the Vista Ballroom can host up to 350 people in comfort and style. • Our trio of meeting spaces can be used separately or combined. Individually, the meeting rooms range in size between 70 and 84 sq. m., but all three can open up to form a 245 sq. m. conferencing venue.
“Our wedding at FIVE Palm Jumeirah was exactly as we envisioned it. Having Grazia, our dedicated wedding planner, there to
ensure our expectations were met put our mind at ease on our big day. The only thing we had to do is just enjoy our moment. Grazia is dedicated and passionate, a great listener and emphatic. She has an eye for detail and is able to turn your imagination into reality.” — Margot van Spaandonk, a bride at FIVE Palm Jumeirah.
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T REGIS Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort and club is resort is feted as t e first t egis propert of its ind promising e ilarating polo e periences com ined it t e rand s iconic personali ed ser ice across rooms and suites t egis randed illas and si culinar enues e t egis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club is set around four lus polo fields appro imatel minutes from u ai s o nto n area e association et een t egis and polo emerged at t e turn of t e t centur as ot polo and e t egis e or ere essential to e or s i rant summer social scene
Ioana Negru
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SALES
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e t egis u ai l a toor olo esort lu presents t e s uare meter ar allroom cro ned a dramatic c andelier made from and cut cr stals in t e s ape of a galloping orse t at illuminates t e pre function area or discreet pri ate meetings t e four oardrooms on t e ground oor oast natural da lig t and are suited to usiness meetings or smaller gat erings ile t e t ird oor offers four additional function spaces it ie s of t e u ai s line e outdoor terraces can accommodate up to guests and t e polo fields can also e considered as outdoor alternati es for grand scale cele rations e resort is ideal for corporate retreats team uilding e ents and eddings
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ET AMIDST 38 acres of landscaped gardens, Le MĂŠridien Dubai Hotel + Conference Centre is strategically located just minutes away from the commercial and shopping districts of the city and within close proximity to Dubai International Airport. n o a m lange of a ors in our distinctl styled restaurants and bars, each displaying their own character and ambiance. Relax in one of our 5 outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools en it s time to re u enate t e atural Elements Spa and Fitness is an integrated facility for re u enation complete rela ation and o erall well-being. With a holistic approach to total beauty, harmony and wellness it features the most indulgent signature ser ices and specialt spa treatments 5500 square meter banquet and conference facility which includes 24 meeting rooms are equipped to accommodate the most demanding business meetings as comfortably as a social gala dinner that can cater up to 2,550 guests.
linda.mwaffak@lemeridien.com www.lemeridien-dubai.com
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op isticated refined and in iting e eridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre holds a 5500 square-metre banquet and conference facility is equipped to accommodate the most demanding business meetings as comfortably as a social gala and can cater up to 2,550 guests.
• 24 meeting rooms including The Great Ballroom ma ing an ideal enue for e er occasion • A host of accommodation of 580 rooms and suites that suits groups of all sizes located in a hidden a en t at en o s an id llic erdant setting in a cit location that includes 4 outdoor pool side lawns and the terraces. •
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JA Resorts & Hotels is a collection of properties in Dubai, Seychelles and the Maldives, offering unique and vivid experience enriched with personalised service. With ‘Heartfelt Hospitality’ and ‘Casual Luxury’ as core brand values, you can be certain that an event at JA Resorts & Hotels will be remembered for all the right reasons. By that, we not only mean by the event’s guests, but also by the planners who dedicate t eir time and efforts in finding t e rig t venue where collaboration is a pleasure.
Pooja Wadhwa
PARTNER - AVANT GARDE CONSULTING REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF JA RESORTS & HOTELS
Pooja@avantgardeindia.co.in avantgardeindia.co.in
rom t e first meeting to t e time ou rap up your event, you’ll have one point of contact for anything and everything you need to make your e ent successful ents at aren t one si e fits all We tailor every event to our client’s needs based on their ‘wish list’ to ensure we deliver a smooth and memorable event. Our team work with you to accommodate all your requests however large or small. We’ve created successful and memorable ‘Heartfelt ents for man clients o er man ears it fi e properties in Dubai and over 30 experiences and activities, our UAE heritage means we have been able to infuse the warm welcome of Arabian hospitality into our operations for decades.
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• 3 iconic destinations in Dubai, Seychelles and the Maldives.
• Variety of offerings at 3 different destinations, from meetings in the heart of the city and incentives in the mountains to conferences by the beach and large corporate events in the desert.
• Our portfolio of properties are suitable for all MICE functions and can accommodate groups of various sizes. • Various wedding venues available from indoor ballroom to large scale desert and beaching wedding ceremonies. • A host of accommodation options on offer that suites groups of all sizes. • Various food and beverage outlets with customisable menus as well as range of entertainment options.
• One point of contact from your site inspection through to the live event. • Tailored solutions that meets the events objectives. • Formulated ‘Wish List’ for a perfect event. • Tailor-made food and beverage catering.
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APITA is a Polynesian themed hotel, located in the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts, dedicated to families and friends who wish to stay close to all the activities that the theme parks have on offer. With 504 rooms, including 60 suites and 3 villas, Lapita is the perfect relaxation point after a day of adventures and fun. Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Lapita offers fi e food and e erage outlets t ree lagoon st le s imming pools a spa fitness centre as ell as indoor and outdoor meeting and event facilities.
Hend Hossam SALES MANAGER
hend.hossam@autographhotels.com lapitadubaihotel.com
Lapita specialises in pairing luxurious outdoor and indoor event space with impeccable service and catering to create unforgettable experiences. It’s meeting rooms evoke the spirit of Polynesia with naturally-lit spaces highlighted by culturally relevant motifs–the outdoor spaces, surrounded by exotic tropical foliage and tall palm trees, are ideal locations for intimate ceremonies or receptions. From exclusive board meetings to product launches or corporate-wide celebrations, Lapita ensures that all your meetings and events are executed beyond expectations.
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• Hotel rooms can include or exclude theme park tickets.
• Room rates include theme park access for team building activities and cycle events. • Lapita is located ten minutes’ drive from DWC Al Maktoum International Airport. • Lapita offers 504 rooms with six different room types. Number of Deluxe Kings: 165 rooms, number of Deluxe Twins: 271 rooms.
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• Location: Outlet Village is located next to the hotel and Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai–with its Raj Mahal theatre–Legoland Water Park and Legoland Dubai are all within walking distance from the hotel. • Lapita has plentiful outdoor and indoor event space that can be customised to suit your event requirements. • Discounted rates are available for planners and their teams.
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AUNCHED in 1998, Showtech has been creating magical experiences for clients, providing topnotch technical expertise and executional prowess. With the latest equipment and technology Showtech has earned the reputation of being one of UAE’s leading event production companies averaging over 500 events annually. WE CREATE OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES!
Shaji George FOUNDER AND CEO
shaji@showtechme.com info@showtechme.com www.showtechme.com
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• Our Engineers and crew synthesise their creative vision with expert technical skills. Delivering par excellence production based on the size, scope and magnitude of the production.
Verticals: Live Concerts-Bollywood and International, Bespoke Events, Destination Weddings, Award Nights, Landmark Events, Special Projects, Corporate events-Conferences and Product Launches, Building Projection, 3D mapping, Fashion Shows and Exhibitions.
• Technical solutions designed to seamlessly integrate with your business communications; all staged to convey your message with innovation, impact and style. •
e ensure t e finest production set up resulting in a spellbinding experience at every event.
• Technical production executed with excellent feedback and appreciation received from clients viz Hero, LG, Havells, Z, Microsoft, Citibank, Nissan, du, Cadillac, to name a few in recent months.
Sound: Showtech provides a “realistic” approach to sound reinforcement and has Rich Experience in providing live sound production services for events of aried scales and profiles Lighting: Our lighting engineers provide special event lighting designs that transform events from conventional to the sensational! Audiovisuals: Backed by exceptionally skilled engineers, content creators and state of the art equipment and technology, we deliver wonderful visual experiences. Set Design, Staging and Rigging: Our team of designers produce excellent set designs customized to event brief and client expectations. The rigging team is well trained with latest techniques and the best safety standards are employed. From Imagination To Execution …We Have It All! E X P E R I E N T I A L P L A N N E R
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umeirah Hotels & Resorts collection of signature properties includes the breathtaking Madinat Jumeirah, designed to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel t e definiti e eac location at umeira eac otel u ai s finest cit lifest le destination umeira mirates o ers a contemporar art led destination in Jumeriah Creekside Hotel and the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, acknowledged as the world’s most luxurious hotel. From intimate occasions for 10 to grand affairs for o er guests umeira otels esorts encompasses an assem l of properties t at are inspiring and stimulating and a solutel perfect for our ne t conference usiness occasion or e ent
Augustus Simon
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adinat umeira offers t e largest otel e ent space in t e from t e impressi e allrooms and t e adinat rena to t e seat amp it eater and intimate restaurant locations. Located next door.
Augustus.simon@jumeirah.com www.jumeirah.com
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rom t e moment ou arri e at our locations our attenti e staff is t ere to immerse ou t e arm ospitalit c aracteristics of t e iddle ast ll our otels and resorts pro ide t e perfect ac drop for our ig da to ensure memories t at ill last a lifetime ur outstanding locations are perfectl complemented our e ceptional ser ice ic lea es no stone unturned to ensure t e est cele ration ou a e dreamed of
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Shaunella Saldanha EVENTS MANAGER
ituated on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, this secluded treasure overlooks the calm, azure waters of the Arabian Gulf and offers glittering views of the Dubai skyline. Just 35 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 20 minutes away from the Central Business District, the resort is the ideal venue for any style of event. Here, guests are always guaranteed a productive trip at one of the world’s most iconic hotels. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray houses 405 rooms and suites which are lavishly styled against a backdrop of stunning views. Panoramic ocean scenery complements the visual delight of our accommodations, whilst 38 Royal Residences set in lus tropical gardens offer magnificent lagoon or seafront views. Each room and residence boasts state-of-the-art facilities including 48-inch television screens, complimentary mini-bar and wireless Internet access.
Shaunella.saldanha@jumeirah.com www.jumeirah.com/jumeirahzabeelsaray
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ith it’s striking wave-like design and inspiring ambience, Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers the perfect setting to host your special events. Whether you choose to host at our iconic standalone conference centre or at the lavish outdoor venues and restaurants, every event is personalised to suit your taste. Our event facilities offer a true taste of Arabian hospitality, with award-winning dining choices from elegant canapÊs to lavish dinners. With close proximity to Madinat Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, you can host events across the three locations, allowing your guests to move seamlessly between business and leisure facilities.
Rikhsibay Tursunov
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCE & EVENTS
Rikhsibay.Tursunov@jumeirah.com www.jumeirah.com
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Bejan Dinshaw COUNTRY MANAGER
BDinshaw@dctabudhabi.ae www.visitabudhabi.ae
he Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi conserves and promotes the heritage and history of the Emirate and leverages them in the development of a worldclass, sustainable destination of distinction which enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The Department manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and developing museums, including Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The Department supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key Department role is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base. The capital of the UAE, is one of the best global MICE destinations. It has a booming infrastructure and economy responsible for the majority of the MICE development at the emirate.
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M I C E C A PA B I L I T I E S • Opportunity, diversity and accessibility are the factors that make Abu Dhabi so appealing to event organisers. Abu Dhabi sits at the centre of t ree continents meaning it falls it in a fi e our ig t time of alf t e orld s population n addition t ere are ig ts to ndian destinations per week from the UAE capital. • The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau acts as a one-stop-shop for the emirate’s Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Exhibitions sector, offering free advice, help with planning, PR and marketing assistance, plus invaluable local knowledge. For three consecutive years, Abu Dhabi has been awarded the ‘Middle East’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination’ honour at the World Travel Awards. • Recent statistics suggest that there has been a steady growth of 2% in MICE sector between n t ere ere participants ic gre to in
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estinations it offers s uare metres of event space, is within easy reach of the international airport and is surrounded by superb hotels, including two on the ADNEC site.
• Advantage Abu Dhabi is an Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau initiative designed to assist viable business events that are aligned to the Abu a i conomic ision or international conferences and exhibitions looking to come to the emirate, Advantage Abu Dhabi can assist with start-up grants, government endorsement, leadership patronage, cost rebates, marketing support and more. The level of support offered is based upon a set of assessment criteria that range from the event’s economic, social and cultural impact, to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
• The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is Abu Dhabi’s premier events venue and a world-class facility. Recently named among t e op usiest lo al eeting
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UILT AS AN ICONIC landmark showcasing ra ian culture at its finest mirates alace managed empins i as created an en ia le nic e in lu ur ospitalit elcoming orld leaders usiness tra ellers and olida ma ers from around t e orld mirates alace offers a memora le and unique experience unparalleled in Abu Dhabi t roug contemporar facilities and personali ed ser ice
Anna Olson
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Anna.Olsson@emiratespalace.ae
e premier meeting and conference destination in t e cit mirates alace attracts usiness dri ers and e decision ma ers from around t e orld to its eautiful front steps it a total meeting and conference space e ceeding s m mirates alace oasts an uditorium and allroom accommodating and guests respecti el n addition o er meeting rooms si large terraces and a ariet of pre function areas pro ide man options for pri ate meetings coc tail receptions an uets concerts and congresses
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et in ectares of eautifull landscaped gardens it ast pictures ue la ns t e alace also offers spectacular outdoor enues for gala dinners and e ents e multi purpose usiness entre located con enientl eside t e o on t e fourt oor of t e alace is an office a a from ome for t e most astute usiness tra eler et er t ere is a need to execute a last minute presentation or organi e a uic meeting t e usiness entre is a aila le it suc di erse enue options mirates alace played host to a spectacular cultural calendar including t e u a i esti al and t e est in orld sports action suc olo at t e alace destination t at caters to e er need and desire t e alace is ere decisions are made and ere in uential figures come toget er from e er industry.
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HE HOTEL offers a luxury beach resort experience just minutes from the capital’s bustling heart. Set amid lush, tranquil gardens, with softly babbling fountains, and low, Venetianinspired buildings, the resort affords striking views of t e magnificent ei a ed rand os ue e hotel features 447 elegantly appointed rooms and suites boosting spacious balconies, interconnecting accommodations and 85 private garden houses and suites.
Mariya Saprykina SALES MANAGER – GROUPS
mariya.saprykina@ritzcarlton.com www.oceanpark.com.hk
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An ideal venue for high-level conferences and gat erings e it arlton u a i rand anal pro ides s uare meters s uare foot of e i le meeting space erfect for product launc es or ig profile in estor meetings t e hotel offers state-of-the-art technology, sumptuous menu options and remarkable rooms and suites for overnight guests. With 14 stylish meeting rooms and t e magnificent s uare meter s uare foot) Roma Ballroom that is divisible by three, the resort can accommodate groups of all si es for an inspiring meeting experience.
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airmont Bab Al Bahr is the ideal location for exploring Abu Dhabi. With views of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the hotel is situated at 25 km away from Abu Dhabi International Airport and a 45-minute drive away from Dubai. The beachfront hotel offers the highest level of comfort for accommodation, including Fairmont Gold. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers world class amenities including an Olympic length lap pool pri ate eac es ealt clu refined dining venues, wedding, conference and meeting facilities. Our event and wedding planners offer an expert’s knowledge in planning events that are unparalleled successes.
Covi Larxe-Rey
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
covi.larxe@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, positioned at the mainland gateway to the city of Abu Dhabi, is the ideal location for exploring the beauty of this bustling and everchanging city; a place where luxury and style are infused with timeless hospitality. Nearby attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World Theme Park, Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, Al Maqta Fort and Louvre Abu Dhabi. The hotel is also conveniently located only 25 km away from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 180 km away from Dubai International Airport.
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• Ideal location.
• Spacious 990 square-meter ballroom.
• Unrivalled views of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
• Spectacular venues for weddings.
• 10 events venues for intimate and large gatherings.
• Dedicated team of event and wedding specialists.
• Contemporary and spacious guestrooms suites. • Discreet and attentive service.
• Fresh and contemporary meeting venues. • State-of-the-art audiovisual technology. • Dining and entertainment. • Fitness facilities. • Water activities. • Art exhibition at the Fairmont Gallery. • Architecture and Design. • Retail shops at the property.
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ITH its close proximity to India, political and cultural neutrality, language versatility and encouraging laws, Bahrain is rated as one of the most preferred new destinations for Indian weddings, social and conference events. Relations between India and Bahrain go back generations, with various socio-economic and cultural ties between both countries. You can wander from street to street in Manama our modern capital and ou ill find a ustling and colorful ndian encla e re ecting t e ndian ulture in t e countr
Dr. Ali Follad
ADVISER OF BAHRAIN TOURISM AND EXHIBITIONS AUTHORITY
afollad@btea.bh w w w.bahrainislandwedding.com
The Indian weddings and events industry remains an important source market for us, and we look forward to meeting the relevant stakeholders of this industry. We look forward to highlighting what Bahrain can present as an exquisite Wedding destination to the planners in India at EPEX 2018. With excellent and truly unique venues and infrastructure for e ents edding planners ill find Bahrain to be an exotic and beautiful venue to host events.
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• Bahrain’s friendly nature and historic atmosphere history have repeatedly proven that when it comes to planning the perfect destination wedding, we will provide you with all the assistance you deserve.
• Dedicated internal team to look after your needs and provide you with the assistance you deserve.
• Bahrain’s islands, desert and beaches as well as international hotels and venues such as Bahrain nternational ircuit ma e t e most attracti e wedding venue. The number of modern facilities that make nuptials a sheer pleasure are easily accessible to the hosts as well as the guests. It is a perfect choice for any Indian family for their wedding. • Bahrain sets itself apart from other destinations t roug arious attri utes suc as t e ing time from India (below 4 hours), amazing banquets and various special venues making it the most desirable destination to conduct any Indian wedding.
• We consider every wedding managed by BTEA as ours and ensure adding our personal touch to make the dream a reality. • We work jointly with all relevant stakeholders and wedding planners to coordinate and facilitate intergovernmental dealings and procedures (i.e. visitors visas, custom clearance, travel deals, Airport meet and assist, event venues, entertainment and obtaining permissions where required … etc.) to ensure a memorable experience to end users. • “www.bahrainislandwedding.com” which is a one stop-shop government owned and operated portal that acts as a comprehensive directory of all the leading service providers in Bahrain who will be happy to be a part of your special event.
• Dedicated internal team to ensure a memorable experience to end users.
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OSTING Bahrain events for 10 to 900 guests, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay features a total of 3,272 m2 (35,222 sq. ft.) of function space. A dedicated porte-cochère off the driveway leads to both the Al Bahrain Ballroom and Al Manama Ballroom. Outdoor events unfold on The Terrace and e a n nt e ridge on t e t and st oors four meeting rooms and two dedicated boardrooms provide inspiring views and unsurpassed prestige. This unique architectural statement is a stunning venue for all kinds of functions from multi-day incentive programs, to important family celebrations, to automoti e e ents
Steve Sinclair Dias
SENIOR CATERING SALES MANAGER
steve.dias@fourseasons.com w w w.fourseasons.com/bahrain
romantic island setting for a rain edding celebrations, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay offers a sense of privacy, exclusivity and grandeur – welcoming from 30 to 550 guests. Chic modern design meets local tradition in our combination of two ballrooms, and an expansive outdoor terrace and oval-shaped lawn with Manama skyline views. Our venues are perfect for all of your wedding occasions – from your engagement party to the grand reception. With thoughtfulness in every detail and the most attentive Four Seasons service, we promise you a Bahrain wedding of unforgettable beauty.
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1. FOUR SEASONS SERVICE: Service has always been the key Four Seasons differentiator in the hospitality industry. Our dedication to service is evident in every staff member, from event planners to housekeepers.
1. LOCAL CUSTOMS: Perfect for hosting traditional weddings in Bahrain, our two ballrooms can host separate men’s and women’s celebrations.
2. DESIRABLE DESTINATIONS: In the Kingdom’s capital city of Manama, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a soaring architectural statement on its own exclusive island. Convenient for business and breathtaking for Bahrain holidays, this unique-inthe-world urban luxury resort blends innovation and rela ation 3. INTELLIGENT DESIGN: Four Seasons is staying at the leading edge of design in all areas of our hotels and resorts – addressing the needs of today’s meetings and events. Designed function venues, grouped in close proximity, in order to provide greater convenience, focus and functionality for attendees 4. AUTHENTIC LOCAL DINING: We customize the menu for each client’s needs and budget. Our chefs re ect t e local culture and cuisine using locall sourced ingredients.
2. THOUGHTFUL DETAILS: Located between the ballrooms, a luxuriously designed Bridal Suite includes a private entrance for the bridal party, a photography room, a private pantry, separate living room and companion suite. 3. OUR SEASONS EXPERTISE: Our wedding specialists will help you custom-design your fantasy edding from o ers and p otograp to d cor and menus. Consult with our caterers to create a deliciously personalized menu. 4. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS: Perfectly positioned for island and urban drive routes, the Hotel is an impressive venue for a car launch event, accommodating up to cars allroom a n 5. ROMANTIC ACTIVITIES FOR TWO: Champagne breakfast in the privacy of your guest room / Relaxing couples’ massage in a private treatment room/ Special occasion packages.
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man offers the most authentic Arabian experience and hospitality. It boasts of scenic beauty, rich culture, historic monuments and spectacular beaches. To complement MICE facilities, Oman offers an array of activities like water sports, dune bashing, dolphin watching, shopping at souks and more. The country also features forts, castles, museums and an opera house which are among the many landmarks that give Oman its unique character.
Lubaina Sheerazi INDIA REPRESENTATIVE
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, OMAN
lubaina.sheerazi@tourismoman.co.in info@tourismoman.co.in www.experienceoman.om
The Sultanate has seen an increase in MICE tourism with the recent launch of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat that supports international and local organizations in hosting large events. The centre includes state-of-the-art theatres, conference rooms and four hotels with almost 1000 rooms along with exhibition halls that cater to tens of thousands of people at one time. Being a short-haul destination from India, growing num er of ig ts ne uscat nternational irport revision in visa regulations, added construction of international otel c ains di ersification of tourism products and upcoming phase II of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre will bring momentum to MICE tourism.
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• Short haul destination connected directly with 13 Indian cities. Many carriers including Oman Air, Jet Airways, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Indigo and ir ndia non stop to man uscat is under three hours from most Indian cities.
• Blue Square Consultants has been representing the Ministry of Tourism Oman in India for the last ears and functions as t e man ourist ffice India.
• Oman has several luxurious 5 and 4 star hotels that have excellent ballroom and banquet facilities. Overall, Oman boasts of an inventory of over 19,000 rooms of which Muscat the capital itself has approximately 9500 rooms. • Several world class brands in hospitality can be found in Oman like Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Al Bustan Palace - A Ritz Carlton Hotel, Kempinski, Grand Hyatt, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Salalah Rotana and many of these hotels can provide Indian food.
• It performs the role of an information center for all travel trade, corporate and wedding planners in India providing information regarding DMC’s in Oman, visa requirements, destination images and presentation and providing collaterals like brochures, giveaways, standees, etc. • The marketing of Oman as a MICE and Wedding destination is an initiative of the Oman Tourist ffice ndia and as t e full support of t e inistr of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. •
man ourist ffice ndia acts as a ridge et een the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman and the Indian MICE agent/wedding planner and can assist in obtaining incentives/subsidies for a MICE event on case to case basis.
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ATAR IS A PLACE where cultural authenticity meets modernity; where Arabian sands meet the sea; where people of the world come together to experience unique offerings in business, culture, family entertainment and sports. Thanks to the country’s ease of entry, knowledge hubs, growing event management services, exceptional exhibition capacity and expansive transport network, Qatar Business Events Sector facilitates the creation of the ideal experience for business visitors wanting to explore someplace new while continuing to learn and share knowledge outside the walls of a conference hall.
Ahmed AlObaidli DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS
businessevents@visitqatar.qa www.visitqatar.qa
couple loo ing to tie t e not in magnificent ballrooms or against a backdrop of manicured vistas ill also find t eir matc in t e countr s assle free locations that regularly cater to clients who have an appetite for modern luxury, grand entertainment and mout atering delig ts
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• Rich cultural and heritage sites which double as unique venues for business events and private functions.
“I think this is a destination with much potential and which has
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Doha and the associated entities (QTA, hotels, convention show and can easily accommodate events for organizations like mine.” — Fam Trip Participant
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HE Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of central Doha, is the ultimate business and lifestyle destination for leisure, group and business travel. Just 20 minutes from Hamad International Airport, the hotel offers direct access to both West Bay and Salwa Road along with leisure destinations such as Souq Waqif and Doha Corniche.
Sandeep Shevale DIRECTOR OF SALES
Sandeep.shevale@westin.com www.westindoha.com
Each of the generously sized 364 rooms and suites feature t e estin ea enl ed at screen TV and contemporary furnishings that capture the effortless comfort of Westin hospitality. Extensive recreation facilities, on site car rental service and Westin Executive Club Lounge provide thoughtful ser ices enefits en sta ing at e estin Doha Hotel & Spa. From casual eats to award winning dining; each of the 6 specialty restaurants and lounges offer unique dining experiences for group dinners or pri ate e ents With over 3,500 sqm of event space including pillarless ballroom, large foyer and stunning rooftop terrace, this is the ideal location to host large conferences and exhibitions for up to 1500 persons.
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• Conveniently located in the heart of Doha’s urban district and only 20 minutes away from the airport.
• Dedicated conference assistance throughout your event.
• Majestic and versatile pillar-less Westin Grand ballroom which can accommodate up to 2,700 people in conference style. • A total of 17 different meeting rooms and over 6,000 sqm. of indoor and outdoor event space including a 2,500 sqm. open-air terrace.
• Onsite AV technician to assist throughout your event. • Tailor made menus as per client preferences. • WI-FI connection for all guests. • Valet Parking for all guests.
• 364 Rooms including 22 Suites and 5 Private Pool Villas, 6 delectable Restaurants & Bars, Westin Executive Club and Business Centre. • Westin Heavenly spa with 9 treatment rooms, relaxation areas, Westin workout Fitness Studio and pools infinit indoor and a e pool
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SRAEL is a vibrant and modern country on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea that is rich in diversity, culture, enthralling activities and breathtaking attractions.
Land of Creation
Tel Aviv is more than just beaches, shopping and nightlife. Thriving art and cultural programs are visible throughout, especially in Jaffa, the oldest port in the city. Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel, dates back over 4,500 years where exploring the Old City is like taking a walking-tour through history-so many important events happened here you can feel it in every step.
Hassan Madah
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Eilat in the south is the ultimate resort city. Much more than just a place for a beach vacation, there are activities like snorkelling, swimming with dolphins or ‘jeeping’. Approximately 427 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth with mineral rich water and black mud. Famous for relaxation and certain health issues it is one of the best and largest spa locations in the world. With state-of-theart infrastructure and several international luxury hotel brands, Israel is a ‘must-visit’ destination for any traveller.
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Israel has several 5 and 4 star hotels that have excellent ballroom and banquet facilities. From hosting gala dinners at beautiful locations to conducting team building activities, Israel is a great destination to conduct MICE events. To complement MICE facilities, Israel is also known for its array of tourist activities on offer such as water sports, dolphin reefs, segway tours, sailing and more.
Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), India performs the role of an information center for all travel trade, corporate and media in India providing information regarding travel to Israel, DMC list, visa requirements, destination images and providing collaterals like brochures, maps etc.
Air India and El Al provides direct connectivity between India and Israel. Air India has 3 weekly ig ts from e el i to el i and l l as ee l ig ts from um ai to el i ur is irlines as dail ig ts from um ai and el i to Tel Aviv, via Istanbul.
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ASHA Travel is one of Azerbaijan’s foremost full-service providers for meetings and events management. We go the extra mile to help you create truly unique conferences, trade shows, workshops and business functions tailored to your company’s needs and values – and all in a very special location. Our culturally-aware, multi-lingual staff have worked on a ide range of ig profile international e ents and form a tight-knit, energetic team that has been frequently praised for its can-do mentality.
Ildirim Ganbarov
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PASHA Travel is unique in Azerbaijan - the country’s onl and certified full ser ice ourism and Destination Management Company that is also a member of ICCA. Serving its customers since 2003, PASHA Travel is part of PASHA Holding, a group of companies that is one the biggest, most dynamic and widely respected in Azerbaijan. We are in close
Ildirim.Ganbarov@pashatravel.az www.pashatravel.az
“Trusted advisory–The professionals at PASHA Travel are exceptionally knowledgeable and highly experienced in
the travel industry. I can always rely on them to provide the most efficient solutions and highest quality products to meet
my requirements. With PASHA Travel by my side, I have the
confidence to travel carefree.” — Mukesh Makhijani, Director, Stimulus Hospitality Private Limited
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“We thank you for organizing a wonderful tour for our group
leaving no doubts about your expertise right before the
departure, updating us about the minute details of the group.
PASHA Travel continuously strive to provide an unrivalled quality of customer experience through: • Experience: 15+ years in the business. • Saving your time: everything you need is under one roof. • Professional team: skilled, multilingual, international staff. •
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• Innovation: Professional CRM and booking platforms. • Working with the best: strict procedure in supplier selection. • Best deals in the region. •
o erage egional presence it offices in Azerbaijan / Georgia and representation in India.
• Reliability: Tour Operators Liability Insurance/ tourist insurance for incoming tourists. • 24 / 7 Emergency Support for Incoming & Outbound travelers.
We are convinced about similar or even better experience for our upcoming groups.” — Deepali Gupta, General ManagerOperations & Contracting, JTB India Pvt. Ltd.
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HE HILTON VIENNA is Austria's largest Meeting and Conference Hotel, located in the heart of the city centre, just 16 minutes from the airport with the direct City Airport Train. This hotels offers 579 guest rooms and e i le meeting rooms for e ents it up to 840 participants. fter an e tensi e reno ation in ilton ienna la a is sure to impress it its uni ue s atmosp ere and e clusi e design spacious guest rooms and e i le meeting rooms it natural daylight are awaiting guests.
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ig t on t e an s of t e anu e ri er t e ilton ienna anu e aterfront is t e onl aterfront hotel in the city. This hotel features a total of 367 guest rooms and e i le meeting rooms it natural daylight.
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Victoria Mahler
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Victoria.MAHLER@pegasus.at www.columbus-dmc.com
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• MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES: Trust us to find t e ideal enues and facilities to ma e our corporate gathering a success. Pegasus offers all t e necessar ser ices for our ne t meeting or conference, whilst always keeping in mind the special needs of Indian guests. • TEAM BUILDING: Are you looking for something e traordinar li e drin ing asala tea on a metres high mountain? Or is your team daring enoug for a o art rand ri or read for a aint all fig t or do t e prefer a clim ing trac
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DEALLY SITUATED in the centre of Vienna, the InterContinental Vienna is the ideal starting point from which to explore this fascinating city. International atmosphere and Viennese tradition together with personalized service present the perfect harmony for a pleasant stay. The 458 guestrooms including 49 suites boast every comfort of a deluxe property. For the more discerning guest the InterContinentalÂŽ Wien has luxurious lu nter ontinental oors it a dedicated lu lounge.
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The hotel offers one of the largest conference halls with natural daylight in Vienna. Conference technologies, perfect service and personalised assistance are all features which have made the InterContinental Vienna popular with international companies and conference organisers for the staging of t eir e ents e e i le function rooms can cater for up to 650 people. The Parlor restaurant offers Viennese and Austrian are it a refres ing modern t ist lso ou can enjoy unique meals from InterContinental hotels around the world.
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• Central location.
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rishna Valley, is a peace-loving island located only 30 kms away from Lake Balaton. Looking for that special opportunity that gives you and your team a lifetime memory and the most practical and longlasting learning? Look no further. Krishna Valley’s peaceful ambience as a place of pilgrimage, and Common Shared Values’ trainings fused together creates the one-and-only Business Pilgrimage experience. It’s 260 acres of land-which is also home to a cultural center and biofarm-offers several attractions for your group. It is the largest eco-village in the middle of Europe, featuring multi-dimensional aspects of sustainability in regards to environmental, economic and social areas.
Zoltan Hosszu LEADERSHIP MENTOR
"Hosszu Zoltan is an amazing trainer, leader and role model
to look up to! I was learning from him how to develop zoltan.hosszu@commonsharedvalues.com w w w.businesspilgrimage.com
a successful organization, lead a team, and what are the
most important pillars of sustainable development to implement in any community. Under his guidance I started
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The valley’s 260 hectares comprise a Botanical garden, themed paths, pilgrim’s path, 14 very well orchestrated special gardens, temple and cultural centre, the one-and-only European cow protection centre, forests, certi ed organic vegetable gardens & fruit orchards.
• Hosting a 6000 people cultural show every year, Krishna Valley’s staff has the experience in organising events from simple tours to elaborate festivals.
The program includes a presentation on Indian culture, traditions and the 5000-year-old Vedic literature, a special musical performance and a guided tour of Krishna-Valley. There are 16 rooms with 2 beds each in 4 star apartments on site and plenty of places in a 4 star hotel, only 30 minutes driving from Krishna Valley. The Radhé Resort & Syám Meditation and Wellness Center is located in the heart of the Somogy-Hills. The visit to Krishna Valley can be arranged as a drop-in-visit, a day-trip, or overnight program from Budapest, Vienna. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hosszu two years ago in
• In cooperation with Common Shared Values, a corporate training, personal growth and leaders ip de elopment firm ris na alle offers a unique training experience for corporates, organisations and leaders from around the world to develop values based thinking in every individual. Zoltan Hosszu, Leadership Mentor, Founder & Istvan Gori, IT and Marketing Director, of Common Shared Values Leadership Mentoring conduct/help conduct these activities for groups. • There are designated areas in Krishna Valley for conducting festivals and vedic weddings. Up to 200-350 people can be hosted at a time for a meal. ubai,
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decided to travel to visit the community and what I saw was truly amazing-high standards of ‘Simple Living and High Thinking’. Mr. Zoltan has a lot to offer to the world. People all over the world must take advantage of the huge potential he carries and consult him on the development of similar sustainable communities-the best way to conquer shortages in the world." — T. V. rishnan, irector, Green Valley utomobiles
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AGREB is locally tagged ‘City of a million hearts’ after its famous souvenir–Gingerbread Heart, and the fact that is has about one million inhabitants. It is also called the ‘Biggest European cafe in the open’ with its numerous downtown cafes and bars that are always crowded, rain or shine. The historic city features 50 museums and galleries, 20 theatres and music venues, elegant parklands, an historic Upper Town, Gothic churches, Baroque palaces, Art Deco buildings, most of them all within walking distance from each other.
Zlatan Muftic
Zagreb boasts of fascinating surroundings with medieval castles, wine roads and trails, romantic legends of knights and wonderfully preserved nature.
CONVENTION BUREAU DIRECTOR
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"Thank you for a wonderful trip which was very well arranged. We were able to get good amount of product knowledge. This trip has built confidence in us which would help generate good numbers in the future." —
Bhaskar Wagware, Sr.Vice President–MICE, Trail Blazer Tours Pvt Ltd.
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• Zagreb offers convenient direct daily connections with Doha, Dubai and Istanbul, as well as excellent connections with major European destinations. The Zagreb Airports’ brand new passenger terminal opened in spring 2017. It is easily reachable and located in close proximity to the city centre (16 km).
agre on ention ureau is a non profit organization and it promotes Zagreb as an ideal destination for international meetings, conferences, incentives and events. Our services are free and they include:
• Zagreb offers a compact city centre with all the relevant hotels, venues and city highlights within walking distance.
• Assistance with preparation of bid documents.
• Some of the must see attractions include the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the iconic St. Mark’s Church and the famous Museum of Broken Relationships. •
mong more t an fift arious sig tseeing tours to choose from, exciting incentive and social programmes showcase the romantic sides of Zagreb; how to speak Croatian, the city’s unknown history, bike and segway explorations, the capital’s green features fine gastronom and man more
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ORD BYRON came to Dubrovnik and called it the Pearl of the Adriatic as early as the beginning of the 19th century while George Bernard Shaw said, "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik“. It can be said that these two historical marketing messages have marked Dubrovnik's tourism over the years since, putting Dubrovnik on the world tourist map and urging travellers to come see this chiselled Mediterranean urban treasure for themselves. History is alive in every part of this city- it represents a perfect cross between the past and the present.
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Dubrovnik always offers you ample opportunities to explore and enjoy. Its rich history, geographic location, mild climate, traditional hospitality and excellence in tourism make Dubrovnik a recognized high quality product on the international tourism mar ets u ro ni as een a popular filming location in recent years. The Game of Thrones television series has been shot in Dubrovnik since e tar ars pisode film as s ot in Dubrovnik in 2016, while the Robin Hood: Origins film as filmed in e oll ood film an it one of the most famous indian actors Shah Rukh an as also filmed in u ro ni ll t ese popular serials and films are ringing more and more fans to Dubrovnik.
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• Dubrovnik offers numerous possibilities to those choosing it as a destination for business combined it leisure i e star otels as ell as four star hotels will be excellent hosts for your larger or smaller meetings. The city's conference facilities offer more then 8000 seats in Dubrovnik hotels, and other conference venues.
u ro ni ourist oard is a non profit organi ation and it promotes Dubrovnik as a destination for incentives, meetings and conferences. Services are free and impartial, they include:
• More than a thousand years of history have made Dubrovnik a European cultural centre. History is present everywhere in this town, which is at the same time a museum and a lively stage displaying a mixture of cultural heritage and contemporary life.
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• Dubrovnik is a city in the south of the eastern Adriatic coast, the seat of the Dubrovnik - Neretva County, cultural and administrative centre. • Dubrovnik climate is mild Mediterranean, mostly warm and dry. The average annual temperature is 18 C, and has an average of 2600 annual sunhours. Sunless days are very rare. The temperature ever falls below the freezing point, and snowing is an exception.
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Francesca Sandri
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"Thank you so very much for arranging our visit to Rome. We
appreciate all the effort to plan our meetings at the hotels and closing dinner venues. Thank you for your hospitality and for providing a true Italian experience!" — M. S. – Buyer
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HE PRIMARY objective of Atout France -France Tourism Development Agency is showcasing France as a preferred tourist and business destination to t e potential isitor rance s allmar destinations its areas of e pertise and pro en trac record in organizing a multitude of prestigious and worldrenowned events provide just the right synergies for the successful organisation of a corporate event or incentive. Cognisant of the dynamic potential of ndia s usiness tourism and corporate e ents domain tout rance ndia as underta en se eral targeted initiatives across B2B and B2C domains t at s o case rance s pro ess in usiness tourism it t e e entual o ecti e of increasing t e in u of Indian incentives to its shores.
Shriya Vidwans PROMOTIONS MANAGER
shriya.vidwans@atout-france.fr www.france.fr
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• France is the no. 1 destination in the world: more than 88 million tourists in 2017.
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rance is ome to international airports one of t e longest and safest road net or s in urope total of ee l direct ig ts on ir rance ir India and Jet Airways connect India to France.
• France offers its corporates a choice of 41 UNESCO orld eritage ites more t an castles a e s manors c urc es and museums as potential venues for events. An exquisite collection of otels classified as alace po er gala evenings and soirees with touches of the legendary French hospitality and art de vivre. •
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• French cuisine is unparalleled and the Gastronomic Meal of the French has the honor of being added to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity List since November 2010. The dynamism of French cuisine is matched by the passion of its chefs who are always ready to reinvent and create gastronomic delicacies that are in perfect harmony with your culinary preferences.
• Facilitates relationships with local DMCs and suppliers for corporate initiatives. • Provides regular updates on the Visa procedures on behalf of the Embassy of France and facilitates communication between the Embassy and the Consular services and the corporate/travel planner for visa procedures. •
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HE MALTESE ARCHIPELAGO lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do. Malta has an abundance to offer, whether you are loo ing for a perfect place to old a a less usiness meeting or conference, or an ideal destination to host your staff’s well deserved incentive reward!
Clive Perry DIRECTOR
An English-speaking environment facilitating good communications, endowed with hospitable people, makes Malta a safe and perfect destination for your conference, sales meeting and incentive trip.
cperry@bluemarbleds.com www.bluemarbleweddings.com www.bluemarbleds.com
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• Four Convention centre halls which can accommodate from 1500 up to 8000 delegates. • Malta has numerous luxurious 5 and 4 star hotels in which to accommodate delegates. These range from large-scale modern buildings (including a number of international chains) to boutique establishments. • We have a total of 14 Five-star hotels, which can together accommodate more than 5,500 delegates and all of which are well aware of the discerning needs of conference and incentive travellers. These establishments all have in-house meeting facilities and many of them are clustered within walking distance of each other, enabling event organisers to split up large groups into different properties.
• Our senior partners have implemented large scale events, exhibitions & MICE and completely understand what requirements and systems Indian Clients follow. • The marketing of Malta as a MICE destination is an initiative of the Malta Tourism Authority along with lue ar le estinations er ices td specificall targeting the Indian MICE and Wedding organizers and therefore have full support and advantages extended by government. • Our services can also be leveraged for MICE in the Central and Southern Mediterranean European countries as a ig t to an ere in urope is less than 3 hours away.
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HE CATALAN TOURISM Board works to promote Catalonia (North- Eastern Spain) with its capital, Barcelona, for its diverse range of experiences and venues for the MICE market in India. Catalonia offers a keen understanding of the needs and demands of the Indian MICE market with its diverse range of vegetarian food options with landscapes like the ones seen in the movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Taahira Ayoob MARKETING EXECUTIVE
taahira.ayoob.ext@gencat.cat www.catalunya.com
The region offers stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites, iconic buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí, medieval castles with centuries of history and many more venues marked by geniuses like Miró, Dalí and of course, FC Barcelona to set apart your meetings and conventions. Embrace the Catalan culture through immersive team bonding experience like building UNESCO Intangible heritage human towers to promote team or and strengt or s imming it tuna fis es in the largest delta of Europe in the Terres d’Lebre and many more exciting activities! Within a diverse but compact region, visitors are able to visit historical sites, cultural experiences, tranquil scenery, wildlife and snowcapped mountains through ell connected efficient and relia le transportation
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• Perfect climate – 330 days of sunshine.
• Meeting venues.
• Mediterranean gastronomy paired with Mediterranean wines from 12 Designations Of Origin.
• Original venues.
• Varied landscapes in close proximity – Mediterranean Sea, snowcapped mountains, river delta, UNESCO World Heritage sites and natural parks all in one region! • Land of geniuses – Gaudí, Dalí, Roca Brothers, Ferran Adrià and more! Be there, be inspired! • Vibrant cultures and festivals all year round!
• Complementary services – transport services, outdoor & team building, restaurant and catering services, technical support. • Post meeting activities. • Program ambassadors. • Specialised Agencies – DMCs, PCO, Event organisers. • Personalised consultancy. The Catalonia Tourism Board works hand in hand with the Catalunya Convention Bureau to provide the above services.
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INTERNATIONAL MICE PROMOTION MANAGER SCANDINAVIA, SOUTHERN & EASTERN EUROPE INDIA, CHINA AND JAPAN
President of SITE Spain ealtemir@barcelonaturisme.com www.barcelonaconventionbureau.com
It could not have been possible without you. Thank you!
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"I have organised 3-4 events and MICE trips to Barcelona and I feel it’s one of the best places on the face of this planet. All
those events organised by us have been super successful and always left a positive & lasting impression on the delegates.You
have everything that one might need. History, culture, sports, gastronomical delights, modern day activities, the ocean and its beaches, fabulous venues for events and above all, nice friendly people. The other and very important point being Barcelona
Convention Bureau is always at hand and always providing all important information one can ever need to make the event smoother by simply “connecting people.” — Deepak Jagtiani, Director – Corporate Events (I) Pvt. Ltd.
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RAND USA is the destination marketing organization for the United States and was esta lis ed t e ra el romotion ct of as t e nation s first pu lic pri ate partners ip to promote t e nited tates as a premier tra el destination and to communicate isa and entr policies and procedure to glo al tra elers e organi ation s mission is to increase international isitation to t e in order to fuel t e econom and en ance t e image of t e nited tates orld ide
Bhavika Jariwala
TRAVEL TRADE DIRECTOR, INDIA
BJariwala@TheBrandUSA.in www.GoUSA.in
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ELCOME to Chicago, the city that feels like home. Here we have a little something for everyone. You can visit world-class museums, dine at one of our many Michelin-star restaurants or catch a show in one of over 200 theatres. No matter what you love to do, you’ll feel right at home doing it here. There are plenty of things to do in Chicago, including tours, spectator sports, shopping and other attractions. Our nightlife doesn't stop either with plenty of bars and nightclubs, live music and comed clu s o matter our udget ou ll find a hotel to match so start planning your visit today!
Rajan Kalra
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
rkalra@sarthaglobal.com www.choosechicago.com
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ITH the largest collection of shopping destinations in the United States, Simon Shopping Destinations offer shopping at its a solute finest it t ree fas iona le a s to shop the United States, the portfolio of shopping destinations consists of more than 100 Simon® Malls, Premium Outlets® and The Mills® located in or near major markets such as New York, Orlando, as egas and alifornia imon alls suc as The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace® in Las Vegas or The Florida Mall in Orlando, offer the ideal mix of renowned style icons and the hottest retailers in an unparalleled retail and dining experience for isitors nd it a collection of t e orld s finest designer names and brands at savings of 25% to 65% every day, savvy shoppers won’t want to miss imon remium utlets including ood ur Common Premium Outlets® just outside of New York City and Desert Hills Premium Outlets® in the Palm Springs/Los Angeles area. Plus, The Mills® portfolio of outlet, value retail, dining and entertainment destinations offers shoppers a treasure-trove of fun, with properties such as Sawgrass Mills® & The Colonnade Outlets in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area and Ontario Mills just outside of Los Angeles. Please visit www.simon.com/travel for more information.
Poonam Makhija
DIRECTOR-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
poonam.makhija@sarthaindia.com www.simon.com
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DIRECTOR-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
poonam.makhija@sarthaindia.com
Rajan Kalra
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
hiladelphia-the Birthplace of the United States and 2nd largest city on the East Coast-is a vibrant, safe, and affordable destination halfway between New York and Washington. Named America's Top Historic Destination, Philadelphia is home to 67 National Historical Landmarks, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and some of the USA's largest art collections. The city's walkable and lively downtown welcomes visitors with its eclectic mix of modern and historic architecture, world-famous universities, unique event venues, arts and culture, tax free shopping, and 2,500+ restaurants. Surrounded by more than 11,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia’s walkable Center City the Pennsylvania Convention Center can accommodate one large event for up to 250,000 guests per week, or multiple smaller events simultaneously.
rkalra@sarthaglobal.com
www.discoverphl.com
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HE Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) attracts visitors by promoting Las Vegas as the world’s most desirable destination for leisure and business travel. The LVCVA also manages the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. Las Vegas has approximately 150,000 guest rooms and more than 11.5 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The Las Vegas dining scene is evolving with new restaurants opening every month t at pro ide uni ue e periences for ot first time and returning visitors. With more than 950 inbound and out ound ig ts per da and nonstop ser ice from more than 130 U.S and international cities, getting to Las Vegas keeps getting easier. Beyond the 24-hour-a-day casino excitement are some of the best restaurants, most unique entertainment, world-class events, premier shopping and fantastic golf – not to mention the greatest variety of meetings venues and accommodations in the world.
Poonam Makhija ACCOUNT DIRECTOR | INDIA
pmakhija@visitlasvegas.com visitlasvegas.com | LVCVA.com
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ONG KONG is conveniently located in the heart of Asia, making it the region’s most connected destination for anything. Half the world’s population can e reac ed it in fi e ours ig t time It is a city that wows you by its fascinating contrasts: the super-modern skyscrapers that sits alongside ancient temples, the juxtaposition of east and west architecture, culture and gastronomy–the strikingly different worlds that coexist and create a spectrum of experiences unlike any other city.
Akshata Nair
MANAGER MICE - INDIA
"Hong Kong is a natural choice for our incentive trip. Its diversity and vibrancy make it the top destination in the akshata@mileage.in www.mehongkong.com
region. We brought over 2,000 delegates from India in
August and September for an entertainment-packed journey. Thanks to MEHK’s all-round support and the generous Hong Kong Rewards! offers, delegates were thrilled to enjoy a wide array of special experiences and privileges at Hong
Kong Disneyland, Madame Tussauds, Ocean Park and more. Truly never a dull moment in Hong Kong."
— Bhalchandra Ganpule–General Manager, Intas Pharma
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• Hong Kong’s prime spot in the heart of enterprising Asia makes it the region’s most convenient and connected destination for international meetings and incentive trips.
ospita le and efficient ong ong s meeting professionals will ensure every meeting and incenti e trip runs li e cloc or offering efficient expertise and supportive solutions at every stage. Our services include:
• An excellent array of special privileges under “Hong Kong Rewards!” are extended from the time your MICE group arrives at the airport until the moment they depart. • Hong Kong being the World’s Meeting Place has a wealth of business meeting venues for you to choose from. Be it plush ballrooms in grand hotels to purpose-built meeting venues and swanky social spots that offer astonishing views of the city. • The neighborhood of Old Town Central is a one-stop solution for meetings and incentive groups –a compact area that offers a variety of meeting venues, team building activities and unique dining spots nestled in Hong Kong’s contrasting East meet West cultural hub.
• Providing initial planning support, including coordinating site inspection visits, assisting with written proposals, and providing audio-visual materials about Hong Kong. • Helping with sourcing appropriate hotels, suppliers and contractors.
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• Recommending motivating and team-building acti ities • Providing pre-event promotion. • Compiling hospitality and trade rewards.
• Hong Kong as Asia’s Cruise Hub, offers yearround and seasonal homeport deployments, it is an ideal destination to bundle a short cruise with a land programme to entice your MICE groups. E X P E R I E N T I A L P L A N N E R
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CEAN Park Hong Kong has the world-class recreational activities and facilities, to offer the best when it comes to meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. What’s more, Ocean Park Hong Kong features absolutely unique and amazing animal experiences, thrill rides, performances and bespoke cuisine! Ocean Park Hong Kong is located at the southern side of Hong Kong and covering more than 915,000 square metres. It is easily accessible from around the city through its comprehensive transport system. It takes a few minutes from MTR Admiralty Station and 11 minutes from Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre to the Park.
Pankaj Pandey
ASSISTANT MANAGER - REPRESENTATIONS
pankajp@nijhawangroup.com
There are 8 different theme zones with over 80 attractions and incredible shows. During festive seasons, Ocean Park celebrates with 5 special events including Chinese New Year Fiesta, Animal Discovery Fest, Summer Carnimal, Halloween Fest and ristmas ensation
www.oceanpark.com.hk
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M I C E C A PA B I L I T I E S • 8 restaurants and function outlets to offer international cuisine enables meeting planner’s requirements. Complete with customized delicacies at our restaurants, where they can meet t ousands of fis and penguins • A truly unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the lakeside views of fountains and atmospheric lighting, at Lakeside Chill that offers a multi-sensory feast, an ideal chill out venue. • Applause Pavillion is a multi-functional venue with fully equipped LED video wall, audio visual equipment designed to host many large-scale events. • Charter evening event to host at the whole park or customize different theme zones to host unforgettable night event. • n our di ersified orporate raining rogramme we promote creative thinking, team moral, sense of belonging, realization of potential, communication and ecological sustainability t roug trainer led acti ities and ad entures
• A unique experience of up-close interactions with most animal ambassadors in the Park, including giant pandas, penguins, seals and dolphins, through a 30-minutes behind-thescenes experience or a 40-minute meet the animals programme. • A very robust and attractive incentive scheme called “Special MICE Privileges” to aid and support groups at cean ar • Ocean FasTrack allows visitors skip the queues through priority-access tickets at the Park that can be booked before they arrive. • VIP Premium Tour is a guided tour with customized itinerary to the Park's world-class attractions and performance! The VIP can expect exclusive direct access to their favorite attractions, along the VIP seating at shows. • Fast complimentary Wi-Fi access.
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OREA Tourism Organization is the main body under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of epu lic of orea out orea ts ndia office based in Delhi NCR is responsible for all promotional activities in India and its neighboring countries for the growth of tourism to South Korea.
Sandeep Dutta MARKETING MANAGER
sandeep.ktoindia@gmail.com www.koreaconvention.org
"Glad to have selected South Korea for our 2016 edition
of Tomorrow’s India conference. The destination gave us
the best mix of business opportunities and entertainment. Thankful for the support received by KTO." — Global Social (India) Foundation!
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For the MICE industry, KTO has a very robust and attractive incentive scheme to aid and support groups wanting to visit South Korea. The travel industry in India is encouraged to get in touch with KTO so that t e can get additional enefits and support for t eir groups to South Korea.
• Korea brand marketing & PR activities. • Relationship building with the tourism industry. • Product training, product development and comarketing of Korea tourist products. • Organizing Fam Trips and Roadshows for the India market. • Support MICE groups with incentives support schemes. • Exhibition participation and consumer activities. •
ttract film Korea.
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"We are proud to have successfully organized the biggest
"We recently concluded our hugely successful Hyundai
to Seoul & Busan in 2017. This is just the start to many of
our most successful big events. We are looking are more
ever insurance sector incentive group from SBI Life Insurance our clients who we will be promoting South Korea to. We are thankful to KTO for their end to end support." — Cox & Kings
National Dealers Conference 2017 in Seoul. It was one of groups and events in the near future too." — Hyundai Motor India Limited
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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT – SALES, M.I.C.E.
stablished in 1903, Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts afaris is one of sia s largest and finest group of otels comprising otels in locations across t e glo e including presence in ndia North America, United Kingdom, Africa, Middle ast ala sia ri an a aldi es utan and epal rom orld reno ned landmar s to modern usiness otels id llic eac resorts to aut entic rand alaces eac a otel offers an unri alled fusion of arm ndian ospitalit orld class ser ice and modern lu ur or o er a centur e a a al alace um ai t e iconic ags ip as set a enc mar for fine li ing it e uisite refinement in enti eness and armt a otels alaces esorts afaris is part of t e ata roup ndia s premier usiness ouse or more information please isit www.tajhotels.com
Christopher.Viegas@tajhotels.com www.tajhotels.com
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Experience the best of Sri Lanka with Shangri-La. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is located in the heart of the city’s business and entertainment district, and offers 541 luxurious guest rooms, suites and serviced apartments, as well as the region’s largest event portfolio. The Shangri-La Ballroom seats 1440 guests and is the largest ballroom in the country; the splendid Lotus Ballroom seats 380 guests; the pice ooms features t ree e i le rea out rooms t e la n on t e t oor presents ree tropical environs, and the elegant Executive Boardrooms on the 32nd Floor offer panoramic ocean views.
Vivek Braganza
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - INDIA
vivek.braganza@shangri-la.com www.shangri-la.com
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa offers 300 spacious rooms and suites and multiple event spaces. From the glamour of the Shangri-La Ballroom t at seats persons to t e e i le function rooms for more intimate events; from a wedding ceremon it t e ocean as our ac drop to coc tails t e ree poolside t e resort presents outstanding venues. The resorts 18-hole golf course with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean is ideal venue for world-class golf tournaments.
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edicated ent planner to or it ou e er step of the way for ease of planning your event.
• Double Golden circle award points. nstant alue
• 3% Savings credited to master bill. • Complimentary room night per every 25 paid room nights. • Complimentary club room upgrade per every 25 paid room.
• The resort offers an unparalleled choice of indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, events, weddings and celebrations.
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