One of the most spectacular festivals in the Thai calendar is without a doubt the Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand’s very own “Festival of Lights”. Hundreds of glowing lanterns illuminate the sky, giving the entire nation a magical ambience. Enjoy the intriguing aspects of this beautiful Chinese festival, which goes all out in making this event memorable and truly special. During Loy Krathong, the locals perform a series of symbolic rituals, each quite interesting to watch and even more exciting to try out. The festival is believed to bless you with a fresh start as you wash away bad memories with the flames that sail away into the sea or up onto the magical night sky. The Loy Krathong falls every year on the full moon …

A land of various ethnicities, traditions and religious beliefs, Sri Lanka has a wide range of cultural events each year that showcase the island’s rich heritage. If you are planning a holiday in Sri Lanka look to witness some of the events that are taking place during the course of your stay. One of the best ways to explore the country is by signing up for sightseeing tours and Sri Lanka Holiday Travel is one option worth considering. Featuring some of the best holiday travel Sri Lanka has to offer, this well known tour operator takes you to key locations around the island. There is some kind of cultural event taking place almost every month in Sri Lanka. January is when Hindus celebrate Thai Pongal in honour of the …

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 …

Renowned for its contribution towards energy efficiency and carbon capture, the Doha Carbon and Energy Forum is scheduled to take place at Qatar National Convention centre from the 10th to the 13th of November 2013. Should you be one of the delegates and is looking for a Doha hotel to stay at, why not consider the Millennium Hotel Doha. This hotel in Doha located in close proximity to the centre would prove to be a convenient and enjoyable choice of lodging. The event which will be jointly organised by Qatar Petroleum, ExxonMobil and the Qatar Foundation will yet again serve as a sound platform where industry experts will hold discussions on variety of topics and pressing issues. The interactive workshops will focus on important categories such as solar energy, …

Staying true to its name – the Big 5 is considered to be the biggest and grandest stage of them all in terms of the booming construction industry in the Middle East. The event which is scheduled to be held between the 25th and 28th of November 2013 at Dubai’s World Trade Centre should be on your itinerary if in the vicinity. Of all the 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer tourists, select Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai which will offer you a perfect stay during the event. Such Dubai luxury hotels would pave the way for you to enjoy the Big 5 and all it has to offer. The construction show which has been organised for the past 30 years serves as a platform where professionals in the …

Christmas is not the same without all the cheer this festival is known for. Tradition marks the heart of such festivities which is fun and symbolic to the 25th of December. Since Christmas festivities have a lot to do with the Western culture, it always comes with a winter theme as its backdrop with snow adding a magical touch to this special day. In Australia and New Zealand although Christmas is profoundly celebrated, the weather really does not match up to the Christmas theme. Here such a celebration is nice and bright and sunny and everything traditionally winter based seems a bit off for the nice warm weather outdoors. Yet countries like Australia and New Zealand go all out in keeping the spirit of the …