Show Dailies ITB Berlin 2019: Day 2 | Page 15

7.3.2019 TTG Show Daily ITB Berlin 11 Siang Mist House, Yuen Peng McNeice Bromeliad Collection enclosure and the Cool House will be reopened in 2019 after major redevelopments. This will enhance the visitor experience to the Bo- tanic Gardens. Fadz Abdhan General manager for Singapore and Malaysia, Lotus Asia Tours Culinary With World’s 50 Best Restau- rants Awards coming to Singapore, we won’t just look at bringing guests to these restaurants. We can take famous chefs out of their restaurants and bring them clos- er to our guests in any location of their choice – be it Gardens by the Bay or the Singapore Flyer – and have a cooking class or multi-course meal. THAILAND by Xinyi Liang-Pholsena Matt Blench Adventure director, Exo Travel Adventure One of the recent trends we have been seeing is a growing demand for family adventures in Thailand, especially in Mae Wang district, central Chiang Mai. Whether it’s deep in nature such as cook- ing a delicious meal in the jungle, or cul- tural interactions in homestays, there is a wide variety of activities suitable for any family. Christian Sutton Director of product & contracting, Diethelm Travel Thailand Nature Khao Sok National Park is with- out doubt one of the most stunning parts of Thailand. Our full day excursion is full of community interaction, and is an intimate affair for just six visitors twice-daily. During the tour, we meet Somboon the elephant, who was rescued from a nearby camp. Guests feed and bathe him, and also learn about the job of mahout. For the second half of the day, guests cross a picturesque bridge and visit a small village. Here they meet a local com- munity and are given a tour of the fruit orchards before settling down to eat a tasty southern Thai lunch. The excursion can be booked from Khao Lak, or added to a tailor-made overnight itinerary which includes trekking, kayaking and also a night on a floating bungalow on beautiful Cheow Lan Lake. Soontarut Wattanahongsiri Founder, Blackrice Travel Culinary I think the farm-to-table concept will be the new culinary pro- gramme for 2019, as people wish to learn more about the whole supply chain. This includes learning about the origin of food from the source of the ingredients, engaging in local culture including eating and learning about lo- cal traditions, and the cooking process. VIETNAM by Marissa Carruthers Tanya Trang Marketing manager, Luxury Travel Vietnam Adventure Cruising is a key attraction. The discovery of the Halong Bay region, which extends up to Bai Tu Long Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago by Emperor Cruises delivers a sophisticated yet stylish adven- ture. Ken Lau CEO, Adventoro Nature The Muong Hoa Valley – Sapa Rice Terraces Adventure tour is a great way to explore Sapa’s natural beauty, tak- ing in rice terraces, the valleys of Muong Hoa and meeting local tribes. Sandor Leinwand recte Rein General manager, Exo Travel Vietnam Culinary Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) now boasts an impressive line-up of local, craft beer specialists. The craft beer cul- ture is thriving, giving the Exo food dis- covery tours a nice extra twist. Pha Cho in Mae Wang National Park, Chiang Mai