What a night. What an occasion. Over the past quarter of a century or so, I’ve been privileged to attend many wonderful industry events. Last night’s Ever Rich Duty Free Shop 18th anniversary Gala Dinner was one that will live in my memory forever. The event was held at the Ever Rich Duty Free Plaza
Airports
The richest of welcomes to Taiwan
What a welcome. As I stepped off the plane at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after the long, long journey from Heathrow via Hong Kong International, there was my old friend (well, very young friend actually), the delightful Nancy from the Huan Yu VIP Terminal to greet me straight off the plane. Nancy welcomed me warmly by
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Events
A fascinating whistle-stop tour of Asia begins
I’m at a very busy London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3, about to depart on what promises to be an enthralling trip around North Asia. Having escaped far from the madding crowd (above) to the Cathay Pacific lounge, I’m supping on a delightful Picpoul de Pinet (check it out, a great white wine discovery from the
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Miscellaneous
A day of remembrance, a day of love for Christchurch
Two years ago to this day I was about to head to Suvarnabhumi Airport after an unfortunate and unscheduled hospital stay in Bangkok had meant that 2011 was The Trinity Forum ‘that never was’ for me. I was at the Pullman Bangkok King Power hotel, checking my e-mails before taking breakfast with an old school
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Miscellaneous
Billy Norman strikes a chord in wine review with a difference
Billy Norman welcomes guests to his wine evening Billy Norman, well known in travel retail circles for his skills as a musician and his support of industry-backed charities, has taken on a new challenge: wine reviews with a twist. With the help of some industry friends, he took his new venture to the public late
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Airports
A Valentine’s Day message from the Trinity
I’m in a bitterly cold, pristinely beautiful Zürich preparing to fly home for the weekend after catching up with The Nuance Group President & CEO Roberto Graziani and his Managing Director Europe Andrea Belardini over an enjoyable dinner last night. Zürich is one of my favourites airports though I have to say I am always a
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Events
Running for a nation’s heroes
March 24. Remember the date. It’s the occasion when a nation will recognise a unique breed of people in a unique manner. It’s the day of the OFW Run, OFW being the acronym for Overseas Filipino Workers. The event has been sub-titled ‘Run for our modern-day nation’s heroes’. [For details please visit https://www.facebook.com/PinoyTakbo] For those
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Miscellaneous
Getting to know the DNA of Brisbane Airport
Blue skies, relaxed outdoor living, a buoyant economy, passenger growth averaging +5% year-on-year growth – the challenge when branding Brisbane Airport’s would seem to be where to start. But defining the airport brand is what Head of Corporate Relations Rachel Crowley and her team at Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) have completed with their publication ‘Going
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Miscellaneous
England pour water on Irish Six Nations hopes
The teams line up for the national anthems at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday; the scoreboard in the background shows 0-0, which was as good as things got for Ireland on the day It’s not as if a drop of rain is unexpected in these parts, but the all-day downpour that hit Dublin on Sunday was biblical even by
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All present and Correct at Claridge’s
How well do you know your alphabet? In beauty terms, it’s time to brush up on your ABCs, as a new skin care trend gets ready to make its presence felt. BB products (the initials most commonly denote Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm) have dominated the shelves over the past couple of years. Brace yourself
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Events
Singapore switch: It is what it is
I know just how the organisers of the 2013 TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition are feeling, following the late venue change for their Singapore event in May. Long-established location, the Singapore Suntec Centre, informed TFWA just last week that a much-touted renovation will not be complete in time for this year’s event on 12-16 May. As a result, TFWA is
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Quirky
Bringing the call of the Wilde to London Underground
Well this makes a change from the usual London Underground service information updates. Instead of ‘Severe delays are being experienced on the Piccadily Line due to a signal failure at Acton Town’ or ‘Passenger under a train at Baron’s Court”, the service information board at Boston Manor Station near Moodie HQ in West London, was
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Miscellaneous
Abu Dhabi takes Trinity to new heights
[The stunning Yas Viceory Hotel] What an unforgettable few days in Abu Dhabi for the 10th anniversary edition of The Trinity Forum. The settings for the Forum and the Gala Dinner were stunning, the social events spectacular and the content probably as rich and challening as any Trinity Forum since the first one way back