The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has unveiled its latest inspiration tool – the interactive e-guide.
Directed at event owners, planners and attendees, the first edition of the Melbourne e-guide provides a snapshot of why Melbourne is a coveted destination for domestic and international conferences.
Offering videos, images, product descriptors, hyperlinks and 360-degree experiences, the interactive map assists in familiarising users with how to make the most of their time in Melbourne. This new tool provides the opportunity to create custom conference and event participant tours once the user is in the city including a real-time directional feature accessible via mobile phones.
MCB chief executive, Julia Swanson explained the Melbourne e-guide was “developed following audience research”, where event planners and delegates desire short and inspiring content.
“The key to an extraordinary event is more than just getting the right venue and accommodation, it’s the connection between the event, the host city, and its exciting offerings,” Swanson added.
The French national brings to the role more than 30 years of experience leading hotels for the Accor group across Turkey, China, and South-east Asia. Before moving to Dusit, Cretallaz served as senior vice president operations – South-east Asia where he headed Accor’s Bangkok Office and oversaw the operations of 150 hotels.
Tan is a seasoned hospitality professional with almost 30 years of operational and marketing leadership experience under his belt. Prior to joining The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts, he was vice president hotel operations at Pan Pacific Hotels Group.
He has since served in various executive positions in the Hotel Okura Group, brings to his new role more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector in both the US and Japan.
Malaysia Airlines’ Platinum Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is back in business to support the flag carrier’s ramped up international services.
The reopening of the airline’s flagship Platinum Lounge also marks the full restoration of its lounges at KLIA, including its domestic, regional and Satellite Golden Lounges, following two years of pandemic-associated restrictions.
Passengers and frequent flyer members travelling via Business Suite, Enrich Platinum, Enrich CIMB World Elite, First Class on codeshare flights operated by Malaysia Airlines, oneworld First Class, and oneworld Emerald can enjoy end-to-end premium services offered by the airline, including access to the Platinum Lounge.
The Platinum Lounge offers guests exclusive fine dining experiences and spacious facilities to refuel before their flight.
The 24-hour lounge is equipped with private shower suites, nap rooms and serene seating areas.