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Marina New Year Countdown – The Event of the Year

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New Year’s Eve is a time for letting go, for releasing inhibitions and for having fun. It is a time for fresh beginnings for those who want to shed the old and begin the new, to live up to aspirations and make much needed changes. For those who want the year ahead to be filled with excitement and adventure, where better to greet the New Year than on an exotic holiday that is filled with fun and entertainment. An exciting place to be for the celebration is Singapore, a country fast becoming one of the most stylish and interesting places in the world, due to its ability to fuse its beautiful culture with modernity.
There are many ways to spend the evening of the 31st of December in Singapore, where visitors can have unforgettable fun into the early hours of the morning. Yet one highlight that is a favourite among both locals and visitors is the Marina New Year Countdown, one of the finest places to be for the celebrations. A large crowd heads over to the Marina Bay area for a phenomenal experience, surrounded by colour, music and laughter. This was one of the most enjoyed and most talked about New Year’s Eve events in 2012 and the years to come promise to be just as exciting and memorable.
The skies will be lighted up by a breathtaking array of fireworks in all colours and sizes at the Marina New Year Countdown, only made more stunning against the back drop of the beautiful city. In the build up to the mid night countdown there are also various events that take place in the area, so that guests can truly make the last night of the year the best. The countdown is a romantic place to be at midnight for lovers, as they will feel truly blessed to be together amidst such fine sights. It is also a popular site for the family, as they can spend the coming of the year together, forming pleasant and unforgettable memories. It is advised that visitors get to the Marina Bay area early for this fantastic night in order to be at the centre of the excitement.
Visitors who want a holiday filled with activity and fun can stay at a Sentosa resort Singapore, from where they can access some of the most popular sites in the city with ease. W Singapore Sentosa Cove is the ideal location for this as the luxury resort Singapore is one of the most fantastic locations to stay in the country.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Game Evolution 2013 – The Ultimate Gaming Competition

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Gaming for decades has been the favourite past time for many youngsters growing up. It all started with the simple videos that have now been raised one notch further with technology conquering this area. Gaming now is full of life, vigour and festivity that have captured the lives of so many people with non-stop entertainment and fun. Gaming in a country like Dubai can be expected to give you the most unique treat just like everything else in this amazing and exotic city. This November Dubai is gearing to bring Gaming in in the most dramatic form with the Game Evolution scheduled to take place here.

The Game Evolution is a fun and exciting event that brings to life the gaming world in the most competitive spirits. Gaming Gurus from around the world join to compete for the meat which in this case is pure gold. A grand prize of USD 150 000 awaits the ultimate gamer and hundreds of eager participants are at present eyeing this wholesome reward with a Gameboy at hand! The event is scheduled on the 15th and 16th of November at Dubai World Trade Centre and is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum who also happens to be Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The Gaming Evolution so far is supposed to be the ultimate challenge in the gaming world that features a range of interesting and exiting events taking the gaming world to a whole new level. The event, thought to be the grandest of all the LAN and Console Gaming Tournaments will also feature Consumer Exhibitions, Career Fairs and a couple of Educational Workshops. With such an exciting tournament on for 2 whole days the world certainly games together.

After an exciting dose of gaming you can leisurely tour this amazing holiday destination. While you are here stay at the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. These Hotels live up to its international standards making it the finest of all the UAE hotels. Even if you are looking for any Middle East Hotels in general choose the Millennium and Copthorne brand name.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Airport Exchange Conference & Exhibition 2013 – The Renewal of the Aviation Industry

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Air transport is a major industry in the world today. It is the key player that links great minds together and enables free movement of goods and services beyond seas. Every year there is one leading air transport event that brings together the greatest minds in the industry. New solutions are discussed and new innovations are put on the table. The Airport Exchange and Conference Exhibitions is the largest airport meeting that takes place around the globe.

The Annual Airport Exchange and Conference Meeting is usually held either in Europe or Asia Pacific. But since its enormous success being held in the UAE in the year 2012, the Exhibition and meeting is scheduled to take place this year in the exotic and vibrant city of Doha. Middle East with all its booming technology is now becoming the new hub for such events. The Airport Exchange conference and Exhibition is a major event in the calendar that draws to its doors at least 2000 business executives from the Aviation world. Such professionals hail from all corners of the globe. This year the conference and exhibition is focusing on the all new theme; ‘beyond airports 2020’.Here latest solutions in the airport industry will be showcased along with new innovations that will aim to be efficient, sustainable, reliable and most certainly hospitable. A glimpse of this informative session will give you a wholesome insight into this industry that shapes the world.

Doha is a captivating city in the UAE. Not too long ago it was hidden in the shadows, hardly heard of or spoken of. But of late the scale at which it is booming is astonishing. It is one city that is leading the way in so many industries; entertainment being a primary one. Doha is an exquisite location for a family holiday for once you step in here you are sure to fall in love with the place. The many amazing highlights will keep you hooked on to the city much longer than you anticipate. While visiting Doha stay at the Millennium Hotel Doha. This hotel in Doha with all its luxurious amenities is the best Doha hotel that you would come across.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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GLOBALfest – Think Learn Experience Rotorua – A Culture Fest

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When you think of New Zealand, no doubt you would think of picture-postcard landscapes, amazing recreational activities, and a chill social scene. New Zealand is indeed an immensely laid-back country and the majority of those who visit the country crave the quiet nature of the beautiful, serene surroundings. While the country’s primary appeal resides in its panoramas, they do have some amazing activities to pique the interest of travellers and New Zealanders combined. Some of these include the world-famous trekking tracks. Tourists come from all over the world just to experience these panoramic paths first hand. New Zealand is a wonderful land to visit and there is no better time than now to do so.

This year, in November, there is something even more interesting that you can check out that is sure to draw in droves of tourists. This is the GLOBALfest taking place in Rotorua, which is a gathering of individuals from diverse backgrounds, where they share the very best aspects of their culture, and explore and celebrate other communities as well. This is considered a great opportunity for people of different cultures, races, and backgrounds to meet, greet, and celebrate everything that makes each of them truly unique and interesting. It is a festival to experience the diversity of people and the world in which we live. Being at such a festival is truly a rich experience. There will be a fusion of different cuisines, the stage will see many different acts grace its floorboards, and the costumes will be a vibrant sight to behold and photograph, if you want to take a piece of the event’s activities home with you. Smell the aromatic foods of Arabia, check out the traditional dances of the Far East and see the beauty of each nation as it unfolds right before your very eyes. This is an amazing opportunity for children and adults alike as they will all benefit from such a rich cultural experience.

A part from experiencing the foods, costumes, and customs of all these amazing cultures, you can also take advantage of the rich natural surroundings that Rotorua has to offer all those who visit. Take part in all the fun activities as well that will be available. Staying in New Zealand is a truly serene experience, where you are bombarded with majestic views unfurling before you, no matter where you look. Check out the range of luxury New Zealand hotels on offer to select one that suits your lifestyle and preferences. A franchise that combines luxury with style can be found at the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ. Of all the Rotorua hotels on offer, a Millennium property guarantees an unforgettable stay in the region.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Inventions and Nanotech MiddleEast 2013 – Unlocking Unmatched Brilliance

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Brilliance is a rare treasure that is harboured in the rarest minds. It is a self contagious gift that once unlocked triggers a series of fascinating ideas that could change the course of our entire world. In Qatar the value of brilliance has been given high regard so much so that an entire platform is created to unlock global potential. For the very first time Doha presents the Inventions and Nanotech 2013; an event created to bring together the finest minds, the finest ideas and the finest creations. For just a few days it almost seems as though the fate of the world rests on the hands of exotic Doha.

Nanotechnology is an intricate science that requires nothing short of brilliance. It is a complex field of study that has seen very limited breakthroughs. All these years the wonders of nanotechnology only stayed with the West but this year it has travelled seas to be inaugurated in grandeur in the Arabian Peninsula; a region that is catching up fast for the noble prize of excellence. In this event of inventions and nanotech, the magic of nanotechnology is attempted to become reality. Innovation is introduced to enterprise, the investors are introduced to the inventors and the designers are introduced to the manufacturers. With this perfect mixing and matching going on, the possibilities are limitless. The event is a package of interesting features which includes an exhibition, a conference, an array of seminars and workshops and a massive gala dinner. All in all it is created to cater for excellence and makes the finest networking experience for the world of invention, research and exhibiting. This year at least 3000 attendees are expected from over 50 different nations and around 33 investors and 400 exhibitors are also gearing up to become the key players of this massive event.

Doha comes alive at this time of the year. Shows, events and programs are jam packed into the autumn schedule. There are many exquisite hotels in Doha that enable you to take your time in the city. Indulge in the luxurious Copthorne Hotel Doha and experience the best hotels Doha has.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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4th International Diabetic Foot Conference – For the Latest in Diabetic Care

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Diabetic is a disease that has claimed the quality of life of so many people around the globe. It is a condition where the regulation of blood sugar is impaired resulting in a malfunctioning of so many related organs. One common side effect of Diabetics is the loss of limbs. Every year hundreds of people have their limbs amputated due to Diabetics going rampant and since this disease has become more common than ever there is no salvaging such a condition; the only solution is awareness. Awareness can help prevent diabetics altogether and in the event you get the disease it helps control the condition preventing it from conquering one’s lifestyle altogether.

Four years ago Dubai set up the International Diabetic Foot Conference whose sole aim was to address diabetic related limb amputation and the solutions that can be found with this regard. The three conferences were a huge success and this year Dubai is organizing this event once again to follow up on the many discussions that have been taking place in the past. The event is scheduled to take place from the 14th to the 15th of November and some of the most well versed professionals in this area are expected to share their expertise to prevent limb amputations. These experts are not only from the Middle East but from all over the globe. The approach taken in this conference is evidence based and several hands on workshops are conducted to fulfill the needs of all the participants.

The quality of the International Diabetic Foot Conference is top notch so much so that this conference has been identified as a platform for the medical world to join together to make breakthrough decisions in prevention and care of limb damage due to diabetics.

Dubai has the added advantage of being a very popular holiday destination. When you visit the city, stay at the popular Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East. These Middle East hotels are known for their class, service and impeccable standards making it the finest of all UAE hotels. When you stay in the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels you will certainly feel the difference.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Christmas in Bali – Experience the Asian joy of the season

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If one fancies the tropical isles for Christmas, away from the grip of chill and snow, Bali is a superb destination to land on at this part of the year to join in the perfect holiday mood that one inevitably comes to share once they get to the luxuriant and relaxed atmosphere of Bali. Endowed with plenty of sunshine and warm and somewhat humid weather with occasional rain falls that comes as a surprise, the isles are brimming with tourists and therefore the whole island is geared up to cater to them in their festive mood, from the countdown to Christmas to the day itself and right up to end of the year party.

However not all areas of Bali are jammed with tourists which can pose a nightmare, from traffic jams to lack of availability of hotels and residences. While areas like Kuta and Legian street threatens to be swamped with tourists and traffic jams although they exude the holiday excitement and nightlife, other areas like Denpsar, Samur or Ubud appear less crowded and more peaceful and conducive to a peaceful holiday ambience.

As for the spirit of Christmas itself, most tourists enjoy what the Balinese prepare for their celebrations from extensive décor lining the shopping malls to the appearance of Santa especially to please the kids to proper Christmas dinners offered at hotels and major restaurants that keep up the spirit of the festival in almost the same element as the rest of the world. Being blessed with genial weather especially throughout the day, there are some fabulous parties especially on the beach that one can look forward to. Christmas shopping itself is a pleasant prospect as the shops are mostly open till the midnight and even on the day so that no one needs to be in a crazy rush to get presents on time.

The other best thing about this amazing holiday destination is that there is always a satisfactory number of choices to select from when one is looking for a luxury resort Bali. The Laguna Resort & Spa Nusa Dua Bali offers a relaxing atmosphere with well kept gardens as well as beach front views with tastefully decorated interiors and an array of attractive residential options. This reputed Nusa Dua Resort is an excellent choice to select to stay over during the Christmas holidays so one gets a true feel of Bali as well as the holiday atmosphere at the same time.

 

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Chulalongkorn Day- Commemorating a great leader

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On the Chulalongkorn Day, Thais get together to commemorate the death anniversary of one of their greatest kings known as Rama v or better still as king Chulalongkorn. This great king who passed away in 1910 was one of the most remembered kings who recreated history through several noteworthy diplomatic moves that helped the country and its people lead lives of freedom especially releasing them from foreign invasion and slavery.

This day is celebrated on the 23rd October and is considered a National holiday and if the holiday falls on a weekend, it is substituted with the following weekday so that a three day weekend ensures for the Thai people. Most people take this opportunity to visit their home towns or spend a coastal vacation at one of the famous beaches in Thailand. Some other people adorn their walls with the picture of the King as it is believed to bring good luck and this is specially carried out by shop owners who strive for prosperity.

The king who has thus commanded so much of respect and praise has been instrumental in releasing the country from the practice of slavery, being made aware of the bloodshed that occurred in US due to this. He instituted diplomacy in the country by enabling princes to send abroad for studies who brought back with them the concepts and idealisms of countries like the republic of France which brought about the concepts of diplomacy. The king was also responsible for keeping Siam free from the grip of colonisation through careful method and planning. The king who visited many countries has observed their political trends which he brought back to improve many political aspects and bring about reforms to his country which are remembered and admired to this day. The service he rendered to the people by this name earned him the name of ‘phra phiya maharat’ which means the great beloved king.

For a traveller visiting the region in these holidays, many Chiang Rai hotels offer an excellent prospect to stay over and enjoy the city and observe its celebrations and traditions. Anantara Golden Triangle Thailand combines the majesty of a royal residence together with modern day’s indispensible comforts for a stay that is refreshingly unique and pleasant. From the cool mountain air leading from the balcony to the teak wooden floors and cosy linens, this hotel Chiang Rai breathes luxury from every nook and corner and promises a stay that is timeless and memorable.

Por Tor Festival Phuket – A Must See in Thai

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Eastern Asia is one part of the world etched with rich culture and tradition. From festivities to rituals to food, each occasion, activity and cuisine is both colorful, interesting and has a symbolic history behind. Visitors to countries like Thailand never fail to be awed by the meticulous detail and fascinating stories that govern each event in the country. It is no different for the famous Hungry Ghost Festival whose name in itself is quite the crowd puller.

The ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival is one interesting event that makes its way into the calendars of the Thai’s Singaporeans and the Chinese. The Chinese pay great importance to the satisfaction of their dead ancestors. They believe that their good fortune in this life rests on this deed. The Chinese believe that on the day of the festival, their ancestors are released from hell and roam the earth and hence food is prepared in abundance to apparently feed the ghosts; especially the ones who have no relatives. The event in itself is very festive and colorful. Streets are brightly illuminated and are decorated primarily in red; a color that symbolizes Good luck. This time of the year is an excellent time to enjoy authentic Chinese culture and the traditional hungry Ghost bites at very cheap prices. The primary treat is the turtle cake prepared in red of course. The turtle symbolizes long life and the red symbolizes prosperity, hence it is distributed among family and friends. If you are in Phuket during this time of the year head over to the Ranong Road. The entire market and all the areas nearby are spectacularly decorated for the occasion and feature an array on interesting traditional activities such as lion dances, stage performances and cabaret shows.

The Chinese shrines are also an excellent stop by if you want to enjoy a quick glimpse of the religious rituals that mark the Hungry Ghosts Festival. After a good dosage of the hungry ghosts, come home to the warm and cozy arms of the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels. This Patong Beach resort boasts a very picturesque scenery and happens to be the best Phuket Resort there is.

Middle East Workboats 2013 – The Shipping Market

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The United Arab Emirates every year makes its way as a key participant to issues that affect the world. It hosts several different exhibitions, workshops and seminars that brings to its soil some of the leading minds in that particular industry. Being a nation that faces 3 sides of its land to the sea front, the marine world has been of great interest to the UAE hence the annual Middle East Workboats. The Middle East Workboats is actually a conference and an exhibition that discusses several areas related to the shipping industries. Some of them include Offshore Support vessels and Environmental issues primarily focused around Oil Spills. The Middle East Work Boats also happens to be an excellent platform where the Middle Eastern Markets are discussed along with the markets of the other nations that are linked to this industry.

The Middle East Workboats attracts pretty much everyone and anyone involved in the shipping industry. From the manufacturers of the vessels and all the players involved to the transporters of items through the vessels, you will find them all at the exhibition. Every year the popularity of this platform only grows resulting in that much more visitors. This year the Middle East work boats is taking place from the 30th of September to the 2nd of October and it is actually returning to ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. The primary organizer of the event is the Sea trade who have put much effort to enhance features on the show floor in order attract a much larger number of participants. This year an interesting debate awaits which focuses on the current status of the industry and its future; plenty of participants are expected to turn out for that one. Plus the Welcome reception is gearing up to be bigger than ever and there is also a Golf Day that is sponsored by Smit Lamnalco; a wholesome agenda for a wholesome event.

After an eventful day you deserve the best of all UAE hotels. Come home to the exotic Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East and experience the finest name in all the Middle East Hotels.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+