Those vacationing in Jakarta during the month of December would do well to make the Jakarta International Film Festival part of their itinerary. Acknowledged as the country’s premier film festival, this showpiece event was inaugurated in 1999 and plays host to an array of films of various genres. If you are looking for a serviced residence in Jakarta, then try Ascott Jakarta. These Jakarta serviced apartments will provide you with a luxurious stay while you are in the city. The event is famous for its workshops and script development competitions and from the year 2006 has hosted an Indonesian Feature Film Competition that has been well received by both locals and tourists alike. In 2010 viewers were thrilled by the showings of Waiting for Superman, Outrage, When We …

Southern New Zealand houses some spectacular natural beauty, which has made it one of the best adventure capitals and nature-lovers’ paradises in the world. Nestled in the beautiful Queenstown area, nature-enthusiasts will find a superb range of Queenstown hotel accommodation to choose from. Offering stylish modern apartments with modern amenities is the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview – a quality New Zealand Queenstown hotel to stay at when visiting the area. Independent movie lovers will love the visual offerings of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, when the exquisite rugged terrain of the southern alpine region is translated onto the big screen. Participants and movie-lovers will enjoy the international and local adventure film prizes, which will snag them prizes of over USD 3000 in cash! Enjoy live music, …

A traveller rarely gets the opportunity to get an insight to the media industry of a destination, which is why Shanghai TV Festival is one event not to b missed when in the city. Shanghai executive apartments at a reputed Shanghai serviced residence such as Somerset Xu Hui Shanghai make for a ideal accommodation choice which will provide ease in experiencing various local events including Shanghai TV Festival itself. Having become Asia’s most prestigious and influential international TV festival, STVF strengthens the communication and cooperation between the world and Chinese media industry. The event presents due recognition and awards to the best television series, television film, best director and various other categories. Dating back to 1986, STVF is a celebration of Chinese media. Thanuja Silva …

Much like the country itself, Chinese cinema is ever evolving and today offers viewers a unique insight into a variety of themes. A celebration of film, the Shanghai Film Festival is one of the largest of such events in Asia and provides movie buffs a chance to see some of the latest cinematic creations. When in the city for this festival make sure you find centrally located accommodation Shanghai has to offer such as Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai. These serviced apartments Shanghai can be found in the Huangpu District and lets you enjoy the best in business, entertainment and shopping. Attracting filmmakers the world over, the Shanghai Film Festival or SIFF also showcases the best in Chinese films. The film competitions held here include …

For the ultimate holiday experience, select a Phuket beach resort such as Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand, an ideally located Phuket resort. When in the region there are various things to do and events to enjoy, especially local festivals. One of the most unique festivals in the island is the Vegetarian Festival. Phuket Seafood Festival where local culinary experts showcase their skills and the Chinese New Year are also popular events. However a prominent event you will get to experience here is the Songkran Festival. Bringing an array of entertainment options is the Phuket Old Town Festival whilst Wat Chalong Fair which coincides with the Chinese New Year brings shopping opportunities, entertainment and more.