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Feed Your Passions at Festivals, Events and More in Singapore throughout 2019
Singapore’s 2019 calendar is filled with possibilities for visitors of all passions to indulge to their hearts’ content. Whether you’re a Foodie, Explorer, Culture Shaper, Action Seeker, Socialiser or Collector, there is an exciting and diverse line-up of activities in 2019 to enjoy with those who share your passions.
Among the highlights are notable international events such as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, which will be held in Asia for the first time; the return of the most anticipated circus act Cirque du Soleil with a new show Kurios; new edition of the visually arresting Rainforest Lumina at the Singapore Zoo; Disney events featuring Pixar as part of the third year of partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board; and art events such as the Singapore Biennale and the inaugural Southeast Asia (S.E.A.) Focus; the Singapore Bicentennial celebrations featuring a slew of events lined up such as the Fort Canning Park experiential showcase, through the year to commemorate Singapore’s 200 years of history.
Adventure Conference to be held in Queenstown
New Zealand’s adventure capital Queenstown has won a bid to host the 2020 International Adventure Conference, which will attract leading tourism researchers to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time. The winning bid was presented by Dr Susan Houge Mackenzie on behalf of her team from the University of Otago, Queenstown Resort College and the Otago Polytechnic Institute of Sport and Adventure.
Houge Mackenzie said Queenstown’s reputation as an adventure tourism hub made it a stand-out choice for the Adventure Tourism Research Association (ATRA). “Thanks to the support of Tourism New Zealand’s Conference Assistance Programme, we have been able to bring a landmark event for tourism research to New Zealand,” she said
Tourism Australia invites you to join them at IMEX America
Secure your spot on the Australia stand at USA’s largest meetings industry trade show, IMEX America. By joining Tourism Australia on the Australia stand you will have the opportunity to do business, network and develop your relationship with international buyers. In 2018 more than 70 business leads were generated at the show. IMEX America will be held from 10 – 12 September 2019 at the Sands Expo Convention Centre in Las Vegas.
