Asia/Singapore Thursday, 18th June 2026
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Singapore start-up provides all-in-one app for business matching

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USING real-time data analytics to streamline business matching, local start-up company Jublia has created a multi-functional solution for modern meetings.

The tailor-made app platform allows event attendees to schedule meetings with potential business partners weeks before the event in order to maximise their handshake count on the day itself.

“We act as event consultants as part of our solution offering. We’re not just providing a tech solution… we work closely with (the organisers) throughout the whole life cycle (of the event) and advise them on what networking objectives they should have,” Jublia’s chief technology officer, Chinab Chugh, told TTGmice e-Weekly.

According to COO Errol Lim, Jublia provides an “all-in-one solution”, running and tracking the performance of the engagement strategy, while breaking down data collected so that organisers can evaluate the networking success of their event.

Although 40 per cent of Jublia’s clients hail from abroad, there is no need to send a team overseas to manage events, as its software solution is cloud-based.

“That makes it very easily scalable to as many events as we can have,” Chugh said.

However, Lim told TTGmice e-Weekly that the company does provide on-site support upon request, using its software to discover hidden opportunities for customers and directing them to the right booths or people at the event.

In the last year alone, the young firm worked with over 50 events, including big names like Unilever and Messe Düsseldorf Asia, and is striving to grow its business further.

“We’re looking at expanding the team; maybe opening an office in Hong Kong, another MICE hub, as well as a place with a very similar business environment to Singapore,” Lim revealed. “What we’ve done here, we hope to replicate and do better in Hong Kong.”

 Established in 2014, the Singaporean company specialises in business matching and offers free prints of its book, Jublia’s Designing Business Matching, for TTGmice e-Weekly readers who make a request here.

 

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort introduces Limited Time Meeting Offer

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GROUPS with a minimum spend of US$20,000 at the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort can take advantage of the resort’s Limited Time Meeting Offer.

Available until June 30 for groups staying at the resort between now and December 31, the Limited Time Meeting Offer includes a 60-minute Balinese massage at Shine Spa for up to five VIP guests, and a one-time free buffet dinner for the event organising committee of maximum five people.

The offer is subject to availability at the point of reservation and bookings must be for at least 10 guests.

All Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort meeting packages include state-of-the art meeting space, two microphones, a projector, conference sound system and clutter-free meetings setup and meeting supplies. Additionally, meeting pads, candies, banquet pens and filtered water in reusable bottles will be available to all guests.

“Bali has been recognised as one of South-east Asia’s top MICE destinations, according to a recent Pacific World Destination Index Survey,” said the resort in a press statement. “At Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort… we want to thank those who organise company gatherings here by offering extras that they can enjoy as part of the corporate stay.”

The resort features over 1,600m2 of flexible meeting and event space, including a 700mballroom that can be divided into two rooms.

Reservations can be made at www.sheraton.com/balikuta.

New meetings offer to go with newly refurbished spaces at JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

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JW MARRIOTT Hotel Bangkok will brandish its newly renovated Grand Ballroom and nine function rooms come September, and is rolling out an introductory offer to mark the occasion.

For the price of 5,999++ baht (US$190++), the hotel is offering superior deluxe accommodation for single occupancy, daily international buffet breakfast at Marriott Café, a free full-day or half-day meeting package, and high-speed Internet connectivity throughout the entire stay.

Booking is open now for meetings to be held between September 1 and December 31, 2015.

For more information and reservations, call (66) 2656-7700 ext 4406.

Happy hour round the clock in Melbourne

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Eat, drink and be merry in Munich Brauhaus, a traditional Bavarian beerhaus, where guests are invited to dine and drink like Oktoberfest never ended!

What would delight meeting planners is that this 900-seater waterfront German beerhall is located in the heart of South Wharf, which is a literal step away from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This saves planners the massive hassle of planning for shuttle bus services already.

You will be spoilt for choice as to where to host your guests within the venue itself because the hall is split between three distinct zones separated by two mezzanine structures. Featuring two bars and three private function rooms that comes with audio visual capabilities, flexibility is the key word here.

Cocktail parties for small groups of 20 guests through to 1,100 party goers can be catered for within this diverse space. Lunch and dinner events can be accommodated from 10 to 400, while meetings and conferences for up to 70 within the private “Ein Stein” dining room. Opt for the 250 waterfront seats if you want to further impress your guests; even better if they are in time to catch the sunset across the renowned Yarra River.

Clearly paying homage to their beer, Munich Brauhaus, brings a stein-full of Bavarian cheer with their signature Munich Lager, as well as exclusively imported beers. Of course not to forget the food, the set menus here feature Bavarian classics, including pretzels, pork sausages, pork belly, crispy pork knuckles, and the suckling pig, sourced locally from Riverlea and cooked over a charcoal spit. Now, that is some serious pork business! – Paige Lee Pei Qi

Greener, more socially responsible meetings for Banyan Tree

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Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is pushing for a bigger share of the regional MICE market with a new meetings programme and a dedicated meeting and event website for event planners.

In a new programme, Banyan Tree incorporates volunteerism and CSR elements, and works with EarthCheck to measure how much carbon is generated during meetings to aid clients in holding carbon-free meetings.

Vice president for sales and marketing David Spooner said: “We observed (a demand for) responsible meetings and the trend of more engagement in CSR, incorporated with experiencing the local flavours of food and entertainment.”

Meanwhile the group will continue to boost awareness of Banyan Tree and sister brand Angsana’s MICE capabilities. “A lot of MICE organisers… think we only do leisure groups and couples. In fact, we do have a demand for small executive retreats, incentives and board meetings.”

Banyan Tree launched a dedicated MICE page in January (www.banyantree.com/en/meetings-events), with one for Angsana in the works.

“Meeting organisers can look for functional information like capacity charts and size of meeting rooms via their mobile phones, laptops and tablets. Moreover, the site also features Destination Dining for meeting organisers who need special and exclusive dining options like al fresco dining on top of a mountain,” said Spooner. – Prudence Lui

Conrad Maldives dedicates island for incentives, meetings

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Conrad Maldives Rangal Island

It must be nice to own two islands – you always have one to spare. Conrad Maldives is offering one of its islands, Rangali Island, exclusively for the expanding meetings and incentives market.

The adults-only island can accommodate up to 100 delegates for private hire and has 50 upmarket water villas, restaurants and other facilities, including a wine cellar with the largest stock in the country.

Kimberley Roberts, Conrad’s director for marketing and communications, said: “The concept has been designed in an effort to attract high-end groups looking for the ultimate location with the facilities and amenities to cater to the group’s requirements.

Have any unfulfilled dreams of being a proud (albeit temporary) owner of an island? Anyone looking to organise incentives, weddings or meetings have the opportunity to completely buy out Rangali Island for their events. – Feizal Samath

MyCEB launches online MICE venue directory

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Event planning in Malaysia has become a little easier now that the Malaysia Convention & Exhibiton Bureau (MyCEB) has introduced an online venue directory.

The directory provides a complete profile of each venue, including a description of the space, floor plans, accessibility, amenities, photos and contact information.

Meeting and event planners can search for venues by the type of venue space, location and event category.

Zulkefli Haji Sharif, CEO of MyCEB, said: “We certainly hope that meeting and event planners will find this resource useful, and that our industry partners will continue working with us to keep the directory up-to-date so we can continue to successfully attract world-class meetings and events.”

Crazy awesome

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Few establishments would dare hail themselves as ‘awesome’ but My Awesome Cafe in Singapore is one nut case where the place is actually more awesome than the word itself.

Creating aching nostalgia that appeals to a Google-oogle generation is not easy and while the frontage of this cafe indeed looks straight out of a leaf from the picturebook of a bygone era, inside it is filled with a lunchtime crowd comprising New-Gen executives who appear so at ease in it as if the venue has been there forever for them. It opened in August last year.

Located in a local neighbourhood in the CBD area, My Awesome Cafe is now ‘the address with the most’ along Telok Ayer Street – the most colourful, the most character, the most patrons.

It’s more than feng shui that pulls them in. First, it’s the charm of a heritage building, Chung Hwa Free Clinic, which used to dispense traditional medicine, and it’s nice that nowhere are there signs of the name My Awesome Cafe on the frontage. Then, it’s the whimsical and personalised decor, a motley collection of vintage knick-knacks and reclaimed furniture like 1980s school desks and classroom fans.

It’s also the simple, no-fuss, delicious and generous-portion food choices – salads and sandwiches, cheeses and freshly-baked savouries and cakes – barista coffee and a good selection of wines.

Fourth, it’s the communal-style eating which appeals to the New-Gen who wants to be ‘alone together’. Fifth it is quirky, crazy and happy. Look at those hanging lanterns by the dozens that are lit even during the day, and that motto on the wall…we clap, share, forgive, celebrate, love…

My Awesome Cafe is open for private events “that are edgy, different, quirky, with a touch of surprise”, said owner Franck Hardy, who signs off his emails with “love and happiness”. It is open daily but is closed for dinner on Sundays.

202 Telok Ayer Street; tel: (+65) 8428-0102; email: franck@myawesomecafe.com; www.MyAwesomeCafe.com – Raini Hamdi

Ozo Wesley HK dangles meetings deal for Talk

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PLANNERS can look to take up Ozo Wesley Hong Kong’s new meeting packages when they book its cheekily named meeting venue Talk.

The space allows a range of configurations from 12-pax boardroom meetings to cocktail functions and classroom or theatre seating of 40 guests.

A Full-Day Meeting Package comes with use of the venue from 09.00 to 18.00, two refreshment breaks with snacks, and one set lunch for HK$500 (US$64.50). A Half Day Meeting Package includes venue rental from 09.00 to 13.00 or from 14.00 to 18.00, as well as one refreshment break with snacks and one set lunch, priced at HK$400.

Prices are per person and subject to a 10 per cent service charge.

Furthermore, Ozo Wesley will throw in a 20 per cent discount for meeting packages if 20 or more room nights are booked.

Details are on the Ozo Wesley website.

Vibe Hotels opens landmark hotel and conference centre in Marysville, Victoria

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VICTORIA has added to its catalogue of MICE products with the milestone opening of the A$28 million (US$22 million) Vibe Hotel Marysville.

Officially launched last Tuesday by the Victorian minister for regional development, Jaala Pulford, the new-build comes six years after the small township was ravaged by the Black Saturday bushfires on February 7, 2009.

Located 90 minutes from Melbourne in the Yarra Valley at the base of the city’s closest alpine resort, the 4.5-star hotel features 101 guestrooms including five suites, a conference centre with capacity for 300 guests theatre-style and five meeting rooms, spa and wellness centre, outdoor pool and Radius Bar & Grill restaurant.

TFE Hotels group director of marketing, Emma Fraser, said the group has a rolling 12-month strategic activation plan in place with each of its trade partners to take the Vibe Hotel Marysville to market.

“Our joint venture partner, Far East Hospitality, gives us the gateway to Asia and this is a perfect opportunity for us to ensure all of our hotels are featured in Asia from a rooms and MICE perspective,” she said.

“We also have a GSA in that market to deliver business into our Vibe Hotels, as well as our key MICE hotels in the TFE Hotels portfolio.”

At the time of the launch, over 1,300 delegates had attended a conference since it opened to the public in February.

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