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Interactive Participation
Through interactive participation, guided by authoritative art and culture experts, activities with GTB are designed to offer our guests intelligent and authentic insight into the rich culture of each of our destinations, at the same time putting them in touch with the everyday lives of the people in the city. Here is a small sample:
Foot Reflexology
The ancient healing art of reflexology has been known to man for
many thousands of years, beginning with the early Indians, Chinese and
Egyptians. It is based on the principle that congestion or tension in any part
of the foot mirrors in a corresponding part of the body, thus reflexology can
be used to restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium and encourage
healing. Available daily, participants learn the major “trigger points” while
enjoying a 60 minute treatment.
Meet in the Forbidden City
It is now possible to have your meetings big or small in the
Forbidden City. Yes, in the Forbidden City itself! From Western Coffee breaks
to the ancient Imperial Style of Tea Breaks, we can make arrangements to have
your meetings in the Forbidden City.
This is just a sample of stylish activites that GTB can arrange for you and your members.
Enjoy a traditional foot reflexology session after your meeting in the
Forbidden City!
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RATE GUARANTEE
GTB Destination is pleased to announce that we will guarantee our rate in US Dollars till December 2010 if you book any of our packages, meetings, and incentives in the countries which we operate i.e. Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, China (including Hong Kong) and Japan anytime from this year.
Samples of our Off-Site Theme Activities to Excite and to Delight :
Malaysia Dinner at the exclusive Petroleum Club on top of the Petronas Twin Tower with a bird’s eye view of Kuala Lumpur.
Thailand View Jim Thompson’s private antique collection while having dinner at his riverside residence.
China Have a delectable lunch or dinner on the Great Wall itself with
A performance of martial artists from the Shao Lin Monastery.
Hong Kong The Sha Tin Racecourse
with its dramatic views of the Ma On Shan mountains is a superb venue for
entertaining. Enjoy drinks and international buffet while viewing the races
from a private box. A full range of entertainment options are available for
private functions.
Japan Experience and feel the ninja world by watching their
fighting performance and participating in a ninja training session. Ninjas will
teach you some of their techniques. You will learn taijutsu (unarmed body
combat skills) and practice ninjutsu, both of which could become very handy in
real life.
This is just a small sample of
our unique experiences available. We open castles and palaces for you!
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ELEPHANT POLO IN INDIA
India offers tremendous
potential as an incentive destination: The Land of Maharaja's. The Fascinating History,
Vibrant Color. Rich Heritage A Kaleidoscope of Sound, Sights and Fragrances.
Mount a regal pachyderm for a game
of polo. Trained mahouts, experts at the game, guide you as you play. The game
is followed by a lavish lunch at a secluded spot with a view of the sublime Taj
Mahal all to yourself while professional Rajasthani dancers perform the
"Teerah Taali" dance in which men play a four - stringed instrument
called a chau - tara and the women sit with dozens of manjeeras or cymbals, tied
on all over their bodies and strike them with the ones they hold in their
hands.
This is just a small sample how we
can "WOW" your participants so as when they return home they can
truly say that their India Incentive Travel Program was an adventure of a
lifetime for them...
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INDIA “WOW FACTORS”
India’s many faces – the festivals, the bazaars, the weddings, the costumes, the dances are quite impossible to experience on a short visit.
This is why we re-create the kaleidoscopic experience of India for you in a variety of traditional welcomes and theme dinners. Here is a sample of our “WOW FACTORS”.
On arrival at the hotel, the entire driveway is lined with caparisoned elephants and camels. Elephants with trunks raised in salute accompany guests who are taken in royal carriages or on elephant’s backs to the hotel. A band of musicians and horsemen precede the procession amidst showers of rose petals whilst valets drape each lady with a “duppata” (shawl) and the men are greeted with garlands.
As you enter the hotel’s lobby, they will perform the “Arti” ceremony. They anoint your forehead with the traditional Indian Red “Tikka”.
… All delegates are transported to the palace by camels. The camel caravans are escorted by two torch bearers to each cart. Local musicians will lead the camel caravan through the cobbled streets and villages. The group will be timed to arrive at the palace gates at sunset. On arrival they are received by the village elders in full local attire showering the group with rose petals. On entering the palace a huge floral company logo will be carved out on the floor. After cocktails, proceed to the Dubar Hall for a cultural evening extravaganza. The ambience created goes back to 600 years when the king and his lieutenants would sit on the cushioned floor and the dancers would perform …
This is just a sample of the many hidden gems, old palaces and magnificent forts we will open exclusively for your participants.
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ICE HOUSE
Given
the remorselessness of its wrecking crews,
Every
winter, ice was collected from the city moat at Dongzhimen and hauled to the
Icehouse, filling the 400 square-meter interior. The walls were sufficiently impervious to the elements for
the ice to remain there, unthawed, all year round. Once only consecrated to the pleasures of the privileged,
the Icehouse is now enjoyed by many. It is simply no longer a place to cool
off. Instead, weekend nights are smoking hot - thanks to the smoldering licks
of resident jazz bands. Customers whistle, whoop, and clap in cocktail-fuelled
bonhomie as the band turns up the heat, making the sounds of bulldozing that
seem to accompany every waking hour in modern day
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arrange for your China Incentive/Special Even. Visit the Icehouse on our Site
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SHANGHAI ALLEYS
shanghai,
which means, “above the sea”, is located on the Huang Pu River in
Children play noisily under washing lines, watched over by grandparents seated at doorways in wicker chairs, while other adults going about their daily business. In the morning, groups practicing tai chi gather at the courtyard to go through their paces. These alley homes are known as shikumen. Within the compounds are three-storey dwellings built in the mid 19th century, their wooden doors are framed by stone gates.
Built by foreign companies to house a sudden influx of
Chinese into
This is just a sample of a stylish activity that GTB can arrange for your China Incentive.
Walk through the labyrinth of compounds and meet a
Shanghainese family. And if time permits take in a performance of folk music or
tai chi demonstration in our SITE Inspection to
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COTTON CLUB JAZZ
It looks like your friendly neighborhood music club that
would fit in just as well in Santa Cruz. No cover charge, just a one
drink minimum.
Inside pictures of jazz and blues
greats line the wall. The house band plays in front of a stained glass backdrop
and candles provide the only illumination. The singer is a big African American
with dreads, the guitarist a suitably large Caucasian, though the drummer,
bassist, and fiddler are small, Chinese men. It is marvelous, slow blues. You
sip your whisky-neat and completely lose your sense of China.
While the band takes a break, a
tiny shy Chinese girl replaces Big Black. She is so shy that she pulls the top
of her black turtle-neck up the lower half of her face, pulls her hands into
her sleeves and stands there cowering while the band warms up. You wonder
whether this is going to be a disaster.
When the little girl opens her
mouth, a stunning Ella Fitzgerald voice comes out, powerful and deep, with a
strong African American accent. She moves her body with passion, swaying in
front of the microphone; leaning back she tosses her head. Her mouth amazingly
wide, “I don’t got… I don’t got… I don’t got no more loving’ to go
rou-ou-ound.” In the pauses between verses she abandons the stage and
hides behind the partition, coming out only to sing. During intermission, you
notice that she smokes like a chimney and speaks English with a very Chinese
accent. Welcome to Shanghai 2005!
This is just a sample of stylish activity that GTB can arrange for your China Incentive.
Enjoy a visit to the Cotton Club
on our SITE VISIT to China.
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China - Feasting at Tong's Table
Young men and women sing to each other ululating in
typical high-pitched tribal style, shamelessly expressing their love. Local
girls invite visitors to dance with them, hand in hand, hands on shoulders.
They dance and sing in circles. Pieces of cake are handed around and the
visitor whom the cake reaches when the song stops can pick a girl as his wife.
The man and the girl must exchange gifts and the village will later prepare a
wedding banquet for them. It is make-believe, but the whole scene is made to seem
as real as possible.ä Young girls in sherbet colored costumes offering wine
greet visitors at the entrance to the village.Ê Scores of musicians play ethnic
musical instruments to hundreds of dances and singers.
GTB has been contracted by
Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc to organize their 2006 Top Achievers
Club-Incentive Trip to Lijiang, located in the Yunnan Province, Peopleâs
Republic of China.
Listed as World Heritage by Unesco, Lijiang is a small
town laced with canals, bridges, streams, and cobblestone lanes.Ê Grey-tiled
roofs of residential houses line up along the river. It provides many
opportunities to observe the traditional way of life. A typical house has two
stories and is made of stone and wood. A row of three main rooms on the ground
floor faces south and is flanked on each side by a row of three rooms
projecting at a right angle and opening inward to form a sort of front
courtyard hidden from public view by a wall in front.Ê Streams flow through the
streets of Lijiang, filled with all types and sizes of goldfishes. Houses are
built according to the flow of the water deriving from the Black Dragon Pond,
created from the melting snow water from the Yulong Mountain.
The
simple sense of blending harmony with nature and the rich content of culture
are of great intrigue and value ö steps on an individual must take to awaken
his/her spirit in Chinaâs Middle Kingdom!
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Incentive China
The Chinese put it beautifully, ãYou canât
catch a tiger cub without going into the tigerâs den.äÊ At this moment in time, China is one of the most
dynamic MICE destinations in the world ö No other place on Earth possesses such
an intensity of beauty and strangeness, nor has any other country a longer,
richer historical legacy, and no other nation is likely to be as important in
the 21st century.
Our incentive programs show you
an astounding collage of major cities, best-known sights, as well as private
moments along country roads less traveled. Dine on Peking duck at the private,
members only China Club. Listen in fascination, as a professor from the
University of Beijing presents a private lecture introducing us to the unique
culture of Imperial China.Ê Follow the lead as a local antiques dealer guides
us through the maze of curious bric-a-brac offered by the thousands of vendors
in the bustling outdoor antique market.Ê Take a rickshaw ride into the back
streets of old Beijing, known as the Hutongs, catching a glimpse into Beijingâs
past. Our visit to a private home will also give a unique insight into everyday
life of Beijingers.
Venture outside the Beijing city limits to the astonishing Great Wall,
one of the most remarkable feats of mankind. This visit will become even more
memorable as we enjoy the rare opportunity of dining in the amazing setting ö
an experience that will exceed your expectations. Visit the Chinese Hospital for an in-depth talk on
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture from a noted doctor on staff. End the
evening with the age-old tradition of reflexology, the soothing and restorative
Chinese art of foot massage.
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activity that GTB can arrange for you
and your clients.
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Herbs & Medicine-man
In China, an overwhelming majority of
its 1.3 billion citizens believe essential and traditional truths about
nutrition and healing. They practice century old traditions with the aid of
herbalists who sell their goods through neighborhood shops.
In fact, visiting a
Chinese pharmacy in China is much like inside a miniature museum of natural
science. Tucked away in row after row of tidy drawers are animal, plant, and
mineral products, each with a particular purpose. Among the assortment of
curiosities is amber, to relax the nerves; peach pits and safflower, to improve
blood circulation; mahuang to induce perspiration; ginseng to strengthen
cardiac function.
The filling of a
prescription ordered by a Chinese doctor is a fascinating process to watch. The
pharmacist selects a few particular ingredients from the hundreds on his shelf.
The patient takes them home and boils them into a soup to drink. Confronted
with such a steaming brew, you might ask yourself just what is the basis of
this ancient medical art. In Chinese medical thinking, illness is only the
manifestation of an imbalance that exists in the entire person.
Attend
lectures by experts and doctors on Chinese herbs and acupuncture. Hold an open
discussion. Receive sample treatment. Advises and prescriptions of traditional
medicines will be given to individuals by the doctors.
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activity that GTB can arrange for you
and your clients.
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China's singing hill tribes
Kunming, capital of the Yunnan
province, is a subtropical city often termed as "the city of eternal
spring" because of its temperate weather and perpetually blooming flowers.
Kunming is rich in history including that of the Burma Road, where in World War
II fame, the US Air Force's Flying Tigers were based.
During lunch, groups of singing tribes people come around each table,
clapping and singing, ululating in typical high-pitched tribal style it is
quite an earsplitting yet stirring experience. The troop moves from table to
table, giving everyone drink of their homebrewed wine. An intoxicating
encounter indeed!
The groups are different yet similar in so many ways. As one moves from
village to village within the larger compound, ferried by trams, one's eye is
constantly caught by colorful shiny costumes of different sorts.
It also lies in their looks. At the Bai
village, the fair-skinned people with their soft silk outfits, their residences
with upturned eaves, courtyards, and pagodas stand in stark contrast. The Bai
art of tea culture is considered the most refined among the minority
nationalities, and it is enchanting to watch.
And over at the Hani village, the
predominance of a farming heritage is felt in all elements of song, dance, and
building styles.
Stocky, swarthy young men and sun kissed
young women show off by reaching heart-stopping heights on tall swings,
creating ear-splitting musical notes by blowing on simple leaves, and skipping
and shuffling to a tribal beat in the mother-son house.
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Parasols and Flowers
Chiang Mai, northern Thailand is
also known as the handicraft center. It is famous for the handicrafts,
exquisite silverwork, wooden carvings, and celadon potters as well as silk
weaving, and not to forget the umbrellas. At Borsang, like most local
handicrafts, only natural products are used in the making of umbrellas. A
bamboo handle and spokes support a top made of mulberry paper, the production
of which is a long and arduous craft of its own involving the pounding of
mulberry bark into pulp, virtually dissolving it in a tank of water and finally
collecting it on a fine mesh to dry. The hand painting of the umbrellas
includes portraits of birds or flowers. Dainty toy umbrellas make delightful
room decorations, while giant umbrellas of five meters in diameter are
beautiful parasols to shield off the fierce sun.
At Ban Tawai-Hang Dong, a
short distance south of Chiang Mai one can view the wooden buddhas, animals,
chests, alters, mystical creatures, and household implements of bygone days.
Equally impressive are the techniques used to give these items the patina of
age. Depending on the results desired, the wood is exposed to rain and wind,
smeared with mud, immersed in caustic soda or urine, buried and seared with hot
gas. Subtle effects are achieved through application of paint, oils, and
varnish, while some pieces are artfully disfigured-a nick here, a gash there,
thankfully many things have not changed in Chiang Mai.
The bells and chimes still make music at Buddhist temples. There are 36 bells and chimes within the old inner city and nearly 100 in the metropolitan area, each with the multi-tiered roofs, gracefully curved eaves and porticoes typical of the Lanna style of old Thailand.
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Monks & Mansions
See a line of black pedicabs with red canopies at the park, their ringing bells could be heard everywhere. Starting from the vegetable and fruit market, ride in one of these into the deep alleys.In the past, princes', generals, and ministers were all housed within the courtyards around the outskirts of the Forbidden City. Linking up these courtyard houses were lanes and alleys called hutongs or quadrangles. The quadrangles varied in size and design according to the social status of the residents. Stop at a former prince's mansion in one of the hutongs.
This mansion is the most well preserved mansion in Beijing. Two stone lions guard the main gate and magnificent buildings stand to the fore of the mansion, with an elegant garden at the rear. On the wall of the main hall hangs a plaque inscribed with three characters "Bao Guang Shi" in the calligraphy. Waitresses in full court regalia, including elaborate headdress will greet you as you enter. Walking through a winding path surrounded by man-made hills on four sides are masterpieces of garden architecture, with more than 20 scenic spots leads us to a secluded back theater. This theater is lofty and spacious, with subtle lighting, and on its walls Chinese wisteria and green leaves are painted, giving the audience the feeling they are sitting beneath trellises. The floor is paved in pseudo-gold brick, and the seats consist of old-fashioned wooden armchairs furnished with square tables. The performers and the audience are in close proximity, so there is no need for audio amplifying equipment. Enjoy a private performance of martial arts by the famed Shaolin Monks breaking steel plates with their heads and the Peking Opera. Conclude the evening with dinner at the teahouse.
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Flights of Fancy
Far
from the noise of
Thai
balloonist, Khun Yuthakit, is
As you soar through the sky, you will doubtless catch a
sight of the nearby Mae Rim range of mountains. It is a superb way of watching
the
Vertigo-sufferers
and air-balloon novices need not worry; the British-made balloon's movement is
so gentle, many first timers have compared it to riding in a lift. Unlike
airplanes, the balloon rises smoothly from the ground. The basket provides
comfortable reassurance, with your feet firmly on its solid base.
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SINGAPORE- Romancing the Past.
Raffles
Hotel, a designated national monument has long been
Rudyard Kipling visited
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Malaysia- Culinary Delights ...
A traditional wooden house is set on a hillside and is surrounded paddy fields. Built from hardwood grown locally, the house is raised high on stilts embellished with wooden carvings.
Pick up some of the herbs as you reach the house. In line with ancient Malaysian belief that everything has a soul, a handful of earth from your birthplace must be "married" with the land here. Then the villagers were invited to raise the main pillar which contains the "soul" of the house. The kitchen always faces the morning sun. If you take a closer look at the window shutters and fascia boards, you will see patterns of long beans, star anise, coconut palms, pineapples and betel nuts.
To get the starch out and to ensure each grain remains separate, you wash the rice until the water runs clear. Then measure the height of the rice in the pot with your finger, add the same height of water, and you will never go wrong.Spices are saut`ed to bring out their flavor, then ground, and made into paste that is added to shallots, ginger, and garlic.The spice mix is then cooked and when the oil separates, you finally add the meat.
Cooking is like a tree. The roots are the ginger, shallots, garlic, while galangal and turmeric form the marinade. Then there is bark in the form of cinnamon, and flowers such as cloves, star anise, seeds-coriander, pepper, and cardamom. Eventually you will reach the tree's fresh tips and the ingredients that are eaten raw, known as salads.
Experience this Soulful
Culinary Delight on your site
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Banquet at the
I n the mid-1980s, CCTV established a TV program
called, "Dream of the Red Mansion, the Chinese version of Romeo and
Juliet, albeit Chinese style with a very unusual twist.As a prominent family
that produced public officials, life was one of ostentation and extravagance.
The novel details love, family feasts, large and small, and grand banquets.
Imagine as you walk to
your venue, the silhouettes of willow trees bordered a winding moat and stone
arches were hung with glowing red lanterns. At the entrance to the restaurant,
a woman in full court regalia, including an elaborate headdress will greet you
and your participants. Walking through an archway framed by two miniature
elephants you will enter a marble courtyard. Once in the dining room, the
golden domed ceiling and large lantern-shaped chandelier will dazzle you.
After hearing a brief
introduction from a passage from the novel, settle into the ambience of the
novel's environment. Participants sit in carts and sedans and are accompanied
by a large number of attendants holding flags with patterns of the dragon and
phoenix, canap`es and horsetail whisks followed by a procession of people and
chariots.
The banquet begins with the
introduction and service of dishes in red lacquer boxes.Note that the various
dishes are the most interesting part of the novel. Each course of the banquet
is specially designed and based on the descriptions in the classic story. Every
dish symbolizes an allusion or a wonderful passage from the novel.In the
background the band strikes up Chinese classical music from the play.
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Thailand- Cultural Inspirations.
"Affluent
travelers have consistently named Culture and History as the top two reasons for
traveling to
"Through
interactive participation, guided by authoritative art and culture experts,
activities with GTB are designed to offer our guests intelligent and authentic
insight into the rich culture of each of our destination, at the same time
putting them in touch with the everyday lives of the people in the
city."Here is a small sample :
Foot Reflexology
The ancient healing art of reflexology has
been known to man for many thousands of years, beginning with the early
Indians, Chinese and Egyptians. It is based on the principle that congestion or
tension in any part of the foot mirrors in a corresponding part of the body,
thus reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural
equilibrium and encourage healing. Available daily, participants learn the
major "trigger points" while enjoying a 60 minute treatment.
Thai Architecture & Traditional Thai House:
Visit the
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Enjoy a traditional foot reflexology and dinner in a Palace on our SITE
VISIT to
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Sars and Air Travel - Fact or
Fiction.
The following is the full statement by the Association of
Asia Pacific Airlines director general, Mr. Richard Stirland, dispelling fears
about air in aircraft cabins:
"The public have still not got the
message that the air in aircraft cabins is probably safer than anywhere else.
As many of our members have reported, and
we know by anecdotal evidence, the traveling public has become non-travelers
due to the misconception that the chance of acquiring SARS is greater on an
aircraft than elsewhere. This is principally as a result of lack of knowledge
regarding air circulation in the cabin.
In reality, as both the airlines and the
aircraft manufacturers have stressed, the air in the aircraft cabin is, on
average, changed every three minutes. Moreover, the air is a mix of fresh air
drawn from outside the aircraft, and air that has passed through very efficient
filters, which provide an environment that is as sanitized as a hospital
operating theatre.
This information has been disseminated
widely, but is still not as well known as it should be.
What is even less well known, but of equal
or even greater importance, is that air supplied to aircraft toilets and
galleys is not re-circulated even in a filtered form, but is expelled from the
aircraft.
A further point to stress, which
passengers can see for themselves, is that air vents are at the level of
overhead stowage bins, extraction is at floor level. Air is thus drawn down,
not up, and most importantly, there is no longitudinal flow of air through the
cabin.
It is vital to get this message across to
the public, and indeed to government authorities, otherwise the airlines will
be suffering from disastrous load factors long after the epidemic is over.
Travel by air does not increase the risk of contracting this infection."
Be strong and be
well.
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Spring Meanderings.
Spring is here and the war is a reality. SARS have caused our industry to go way south. I try to be as engaging as I can each time with our monthly news letter. As I write this one, it is ok for us to take a few moments to pause and ponder about the war, the economy, and how it will shape our future. However, for those who are like me, people who believe in getting on with all aspects of their lives, I have available some useful articles from our GTB Learning Series for your reading pleasure:
For the Incentive Planner
How to Run An Incentive Program
-Motivation Basics - Suggested System Guide
-Motivation - Consumer Program Guide
-Motivation - Dealer/Distributor Guide
-Safety Programs
For the Meeting Planner
-Small Meeting Timeline
-Large Meeting Timeline
-Simultaneous Interpretation Checklist
-Board Meeting Basics
-The Wired Hotel Site Inspection
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articles, simple click REPLY and type the article interested and we will send
it out as soon as we can. Brochures/CD-Rom will be snail mailed.
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Smelling of Roses.
As far back as 8th BC, the
ancient Greeks grew roses for an eight-day summer celebration, an event that
later was adopted by the Romans around 35 AD.Rose cultivation developed slowly
at the end of the 16th century, spurred on by the introduction of
tea-and, not as well known, perennial roses-from China to both Southeast Asia
and Europe. But worldwide fascination with roses was ignited by
"Red Roses are
supposedly tinted by the blood of Aphrodite, who was wounded by thorns that
separate her from Adonis. In
As I woke up in Chiang
Mai-northern Thailand, known for its booming trade in the fragrant bloom,
sunlight laden voices float on the morning air, merging with melodic birdsong
and acting as a catalyst for the dogs, who begin to howl. All I can see are vague
human shadows moving around, framed by the darkened hills. I am greeted at the
roadside by thousands upon thousands tiny rosebuds, comprising a huge flower
plantation. Again the music comes following the sounds deep into the field of
roses, where peels of laughter at last reveal the mysterious musicians. Young
woman laughing, joking and singing, the sounds emanating from deep inside. Upon
spotting an intruder, they stop, crease their eyes and begin to giggle quite
hysterically. Periodically, they hide behind the roses their straw hats
bobbling up and down like nodding donkeys, only to appear once more to point
and laugh before they disappear. They really have the sweetest faces.
Have your THEME
DINNER at the ROSE
GARDEN. Your company's
logo made from roses will be given to each participant!Want something more
spectacular ? How about riding an elephant during cocktails ?
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"
D uring the Ming and Qing dynasties, the emperors
lived and worked in the
The luxurious banquets featured
the best flavors, excellent cooking and nice- sounding names. In the courtyard,
guests gather to await the arrival of the emperor. Drinks are served with tasty
buns and dumplings, while guests watch the master calligrapher, noodle maker
and shadow cutter displaying their skills while waiting for the host played by
a child.The palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties were decorated in
magnificent yellow and red. The yellow implies authority and power while red
represents happiness and prosperity.
To the strains of traditional Chinese music, a sumptuous nine course banquet of exquisite delicacies is served by waitresses dressed in Qing imperial costumes. One dish is made from the whiskers of 100 fishes, while another dish is made by spreading bird's nest on the ends of bean sprouts.Each diner had his or her own waitress to meet every need. Tableware and cutlery made of gold, and traditional imperial court music and dancing keep the diners entertained.
This is just a sample of stylish off-site dinner activity that GTB can arrange for you and your clients.
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AlkaffMansionwas
built in the 1920s. This 47 acre hilltop retreat serves elaborate afternoon
teas reminiscent of colonial
Step into the
spacious dining room at the sound of a
gong, a procession of ten lovely maids clad in traditional Sarong Kebaya
costumes will emerge to personally introduce and serve each course of the
dinner menu in local custom. Every course will be presented differently.One of
the service manners is done by balancing the food to be served on their heads
and presented by stooping next to the guests. Enjoy a style of dining when life
was leisurely and high society made a social event of every meal!
Twenty minutes from
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off-site dinner activity that GTB can
arrange for you and your clients. Enjoy a traditional dinner and take in an
evening of opera on our SITE VISIT to
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"PAINTED FACES"
The Peking Opera is a pure Chinese opera form, which dates back to the year 1790. The roles in Peking Opera include male and female roles, painted-faces, and clowns. Legends and stories from history make up the repertoire.
For the painted role, the different colors of the faces represent different characters and personalities. Yellow and white represents cunning, red stands for uprightness and loyalty, black means valor and wisdom, blue and green indicate the vigorous and enterprising character of rebellious heroes, and gold and silver represent mystic or super-natural powers.
Witness scenes behind the preparation of an opera; watch how
the actors/actresses faces are carefully painted to signify their roles. Forget the stories of
five-hour operas with high-pitched voices! The Peking Opera is a skillful spectacle of
acrobats, tumbling, high dramas, stunning costumes and occasional singing. The
actors are so full of energy and expressions that leave you wanting more!
This is just a small sample of the
variety, which
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Lions & Dragons.
Wouldn't
it be great if you could solve all your problems just by rearranging your
furniture? Though it is not that simple, the Chinese in Singapore believe in
the practice of harnessing the power of nature to promote business and one's
general well being.Called Geomancy or Fengshui literally translated as "wind" and
"water", Feng Shui is an ancient Oriental practice that purports to
enhance the quality of your life by positioning items in a way that ensures the
smooth flow of "chi"
or life energy. This is a combination of science and art with a dash of
common sense.This practice is very much alive in
Learn more about this
age-old practice and how it influences the daily lives of Singaporeans
including the design and shaping of some prominent buildings. Use this
knowledge when you get back home!Find out where the five dragons lie in
Singapore and as you ride into the city center, see if their positions have
indeed contributed to the island's prosperity. As you stand in the palm of the
development at Suntec City next to the MARINA MANDARIN HOTEL, feel the
energy or "chi" that is created by an inward flowing stream of water
at the world's largest fountain, the, "Fountain of Wealth".Water or 'shui' symbolizes wealth
and fortune and the inward flowing stream of water is believed to create
prosperity for the center. By touching the water at the Fountain of Wealth, you
may experience the "chi" and hopefully absorb some of its energy.
Standing in the very center of World's largest fountain, you may listen to
tales of people who have found success after visiting the fountain, fact or
fiction? Join us on a Site Inspection
to Singapore and find out.
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HE WHO IS MADE KING
Malaysiahas a unique system of
alternating the role of paramount ruler. What sounds like a recipe for conflict
and family feuding has in fact served the country well. This unusual scheme of power
sharing began with independence in 1957.
A few
minutes from here is
Fifteen years
later this 720 room hotel, located in the commercial heart of the city, is
still the pride of
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EMPERORS & CONCUBINES
In
The Palace
Hotel
ForTEAM
ACTIVITY take
a ride through the hutongs (back alleys) in a rickshaw with English-speaking
peddlers. Off the narrow alleyways, a single door leads to a courtyard around
which several families live a traditional lifestyle. Pedal along the hutongs and visit a private home, a
kindergarten and the air filled with sweet and spicy aromas where noisy locals
shop. Forget the stories of five-hour operas with high-pitched voices. The Peking
Opera
is skillful spectacle of acrobats, tumbling, high dramas, stunning costumes and
occasional singing. The actors are so full of energy and expressions that leave
you wanting more !Your visit to Being is incomplete without a visit to the Silk
Market.
Here you will find stores all crammed together in alleyways offering an
eclectic selection of Chinese handicraft from silk scarves, North Face jackets
to souvenirs like a quirky watch with a smiling Mao waving.
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12 July, 2002
THE GRAND LANNA
The Le Grand Lanna is located in an enchanting
compound of old teak homes, surrounded by a small wooden styled village of
raised houses in 20 acres of beautiful gardens and ponds. The houses are raised
to avoid moisture and to provide shelter for the livestock. In these villages,
as in a resort, houses are often connected by wooden walk-ways. Le Grand Lanna
is not merely a restaurant, but also a romantic cultural experience. Upon arrival, each
top performer will be welcomed by staff in Lanna costume and presented with a
fragrant jasmine garland to complete their own northern Thai costumes. Colorful
Thai lanterns decorate the pool terrace and abundant floral displays in the
northern style are featured both in and around the pool.
As a fitting climax to the evening, everyone will be invited to launch their
very ownKom Loys. A Kom Loy is a small lantern shaped hot air balloon made of
Saa paper with bees wax or colorful cellophane, glued to a bamboo frame. A
flame at its base when lighted, will lift it slowly into the night sky. After a
cascade of fireworks that ignite at the commencement of its journey, it will
take its place among a galaxy of manmade stars. It is said that those who hold
a Kom Loy just before it floats away will see the end of the bad and the
beginning of the good !
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12 June, 2002
Be an Emperor for a Day
As early as the Ming Dynasty, a four-fold architectural
configuration evolved to become what is the city of
The Emperor's Suite recreates the luxuriance of the Qing Dynasty chambers. It
occupies two floors.However inside the suite, carved beams occupy the room
along with a balcony, painted rafters, and gilt jade mosaics.The room is
illuminated by the glow of the imperial yellow light that streams from the sun
as well as extravagant bright golden colors from the various palace lanterns
that are designed with dragons and phoenix patterns of various sizes. The
room's large collection of porcelain and cloisonn scrolls and paintings give
the feeling of fullness as if you are staring at the shadow of the past
dynasties.
Top off your reward trip as a
Chinese emperor, served by waitresses in royal costume. As a keepsake, pictures
can be taken in an emperor's attire on the royal throne, complete with court
music and a dance performance.
This is just a small sample
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18 February, 2002
T he dust has barely settled on the flattened-earth strip of
a drained paddy field when a whistle breaks the morning haze. Suddenly, out of
a crowd of villagers, a line of water buffalo comes thundering through the
dirt. Atop each one is your employee-frantically coaxing his beast towards a
makeshift finishing line drawn on the ground 100 meters or so down the field.
The boisterous crowd, consisting
of 200 villagers, starts shouting. The darkest buffalo is gaining on the
lighter one; in a flurry of old dirt and flying mud the trailing water buffalo
breaks through, greeted by cheers from the onlookers. They race on. The darkest
buffalo charges over the finishing line. This is TEAM BUILDING
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variety, which
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INDUSTRY FACTS
Travel and merchandise awards are more memorable than cash
payments.
Source : Incentive
Federation
Factors Considered Very Important in the Selection of a
Destination for Incentive Trips
|
Factors : |
Percentage : |
|
Safety and security of destination Affordability of destination Availability of hotels Ease of transporting attendees to / from location Transportation costs Climate Clean and unspoiled environment of destination Availability of recreating facilities (golf, tennis) Sightseeing, cultural or other extracurricular activities Glamorous or popular image of location Distance traveled by attendees |
75 |
Source : 2000 Meetings Market Study, August, 2000
today's best value for money.Airfares and land arrangements are competitive.Service
levels, visitor satisfaction, variety and costs, all these venues have far surpassed our home
cities here in the States.
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