It's no accident that China, the new global economic powerhouse, is using the 2008 Summer Games to show the world that it can get things done on a
January 01, 2008
Beijing: Finding a Room During the Olympics
Although the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in August is still more than half a year away, local hotels are already taking reservations at a
January 01, 2008
Singapore: For Kids of All Ages
Besides offering some of the best infrastructure in Asia for meetings, conventions and business in general, the island-nation of Singapore also
January 01, 2008
Singapore: Changi's Amazing Terminal 3
In January, Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3 opened for business—a Singapore Airlines flight from San Francisco was the first plane to
January 01, 2008
Singapore: Thinking Big
Big things do come in little packages—Singapore keeps proving this over and over. It's only three-and-a-half times larger than Washington, D.C
January 01, 2008
Kuala Lumpur: Celebrate!
No matter what time of year visitors come to Malaysia, they’ll be able to take part in a number of colorful celebrations. Since the exact dates
January 01, 2008
Kuala Lumpur: A Fusion of Flavors
Kuala Lumpur, this largest city in Malaysia, is a truly cosmopolitan center, boasting a population of approximately 1.8 million people. Its
January 01, 2008
Tokyo: Season’s Greetings
As much as the Japanese love everything new and modern, they also honor traditions and nature as much as possible. Whatever the season, from cherry
January 01, 2008
Tokyo: Skip the Sushi?
Sushi has become the symbol of Japanese cuisine, and not trying some during a stay in Tokyo would be missing one of the mainstays of Japanese
January 01, 2008
Tokyo: In with the New
Although the Japanese have deeply rooted traditions and a love for their history, visitors to the uber-modern city of Tokyo will quickly see that
January 01, 2008
Hong Kong: In Tune with Meeting Planners
Like an unchained melody, Hong Kong keeps singing its siren song and luring meeting planners from around the world. But instead of shipwrecking
January 01, 2008
Hong Kong: Sights to See
There's a lot to see and do here, and here are but a few of the main highlights, courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (
January 01, 2008
Hong Kong: What's Happening
From Chinese festivals to major international sporting events, there's a lot happening in Hong Kong. Here are the highlights of traditional Chinese
January 01, 2008
Osaka: Cultural Immersion
Whether as a spousal program or a memorable team-building activity, Osaka offers plenty for your people to see and do. To obtain more information
January 01, 2008
Osaka: The Business of Meetings Is Good
The city of Osaka anchors the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan, and is undoubtedly the heart and soul of Western Japan, often referred to as
January 01, 2008
Bangalore: City of a Thousand Names
Whatever you want to call it—City of Pubs, Garden City, India's Silicon Valley, or, as it's now officially known, Bengaluru—Bangalore is
January 01, 2008
Bangalore: Airport City
Slated for a May 11 opening of its first phase, Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) will be the area’s newest transportation hub, and its
January 01, 2008
Bangalore: Spiritual Side
Bangalore isn't just a center of high-tech energy, but a place where spiritual leaders through the ages have tapped into a different sort of energy--
January 01, 2008
Shanghai: Pearl of the Orient
Shanghai truly deserves its nickname, "Pearl of the Orient." In the middle of China's eastern coastline, the climate here is pleasant year-round and
January 01, 2008
Shanghai: Serious Shopping
Shanghai has earned its nicknames "Shopping Paradise" and the "Oriental Paris" by managing to be all things to nearly all shoppers. Here, courtesy of