ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA
Restoration and development of the nearby northern capital, Siem Reap, have made Angkor Wat an increasingly popular destination for conferences and incentive trips.
Some temples are also now available for corporate events. Exotissimo Travel recently organised a gala dinner at
Prasat Kravan for 100 incentive winners.
Raffles,
Sofitel and a number of independent hotels offer meetings facilities amid luxury surroundings. The contemporary Khmer restaurant at
Hotel de la Paix, Meric, regularly holds corporate events for up to 60 people. The hotel also offers an established CSR programme.
Siem Reap has direct flights from most major Asian cities.
www.tourismcambodia.com
LANGKAWI GEOPARK, MALAYSIA
Langkawi is a collection of 99 islands one hour by plane from Kuala Lumpur. Conference programmes can be broken up with a mangrove tour, eagle feeding, a cable car ride to the top of Mount Mat Cincang or charter a boat for island hopping and dining at the water’s edge.
Bon Ton Village also offers a different take on gala dinners at its scenic open-air venue and restored heritage houses, which are also available for meetings and overnight stays.
Four Seasons and
Datai operate luxury properties suitable for high-end incentives and meetings retreats, while
Westin and
Sheraton cater for mid-sized groups.
www.langkawigeopark.com.my
HALONG BAY, VIETNAM
Nearly 2,000 limestone islands make up this natural wonder located 160km north of Hanoi. Groups can spend an afternoon or full day cruising through the scenic bay area that stretches along 120km of coastline.
Emeraude is a popular boat with corporate groups and recently hosted 150 delegates of an annual wine and food event. Tailormade packages can include morning tai chi lessons, kayaks and other sporting equipment.
Halong Bay is a memorable one-hour helicopter ride or three hours by car from Hanoi.
Novotel opened the first international hotel here last October and has conference space for 300 people.
www.halongbay-vietnam.com