Congratulations to Chef Sitichot Wanso, Junior Sous Chef of the Silver Waves Chinese Restaurant who was recently awarded two trophies at Thailand’s 24th International Culinary Cup (TICC) 2018. Chef Sitichot prevailed in the TICC competitions for Best of Innovation Cuisine (Professional), and World Street Food: Individual (Professional).

Research project from BestCities Global Alliance, GainingEdge and Rehabilitation International unveiled in Dubai at ICCA Congress
BestCities Global Alliance, GainingEdge and Rehabilitation International unveiled new market-leading research into accessible meetings at today’s ICCA congress in Dubai. The outcomes promote awareness among the meetings community on what can be done to enforce universal accessibility for delegates with disabilities.

Sands to host IMEX America 2019 again September 10 – 12
As the industry continues to buzz with energy, business opportunities and ideas from the bigger than ever IMEX America 2018, organizers want to remind everyone that next year’s IMEX America remains at the Sands Expo but the dates are moving up.

A new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) shows that outbound tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – comprising six countries of the Arabian peninsula – has grown strongly in recent years, with international tourism expenditure surpassing USD 60 billion in 2017.

The 9th edition of the SILK WAY RALLY (6 to 16 July 2019) will feature a brand-new route. Mongolia will be part of the track. Creation of a motorcycle category.
SILK WAY RALLY 2019: Russia – Mongolia – China, 10 stages.
The start will be held in Irkoutsk (Russia) on 6 July 2019 and then the race will take competitors on this new edition across the magnificent scenery of southern Siberia and Lake Baïkal, onto Ulan Bator, to cross Mongolia from north to south, before a final Chinese chapter in the oasis adorned dunes of the Gobi Desert.

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, an upscale full-service beach resort on the north-west coast of Thailand’s largest island, recently underwent enhancement work and is now ready to provide Thai inspired gracious hospitality to guests during the upcoming high season. Owned and operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket first opened in November 1987 as one of the island’s finest resorts.