DESTINATIONS WTM PREVIEW |ON THE STANDS
LONDON 4–6 November 2019
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Filipino weaver; Taiwan’s Oh! Bear mascot; Indonesian carnival performer; foot
massage on Tourism Malaysia’s stand; a Japanese geisha
PICTURES: Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia
ASIA & THE INDIAN OCEAN
HAVE A HEALTH CHECK-UP In need of a wellness kick? Head to the Malaysia (AS600) stand at any point during the show to see a certified medical professional, then heal tired muscles with a Malaysian massage. Cultural performances – one at the Grand Opening at 11am on Monday, another at a cocktail reception at 5pm on Tuesday – will also be on hand, transporting you from ExCeL to more exotic lands, and at 9.45am on Monday there’ll be a rather novel ‘Breakfast Bus’. That’s actually a convoy of two buses and eight London liveried taxis emblazoned with Visit Malaysia 2020 branding, and they’ll be offering coffee, pastries and entertainment, plus the chance to win a ‘golden ticket’ to the country.
GET AN AYURVEDIC MASSAGE Malaysia isn’t the only stand going all out on the wellness front.
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Sri Lanka (AS200) – which has been announced as this year’s WTM Premier Partner – will be offering its own treatments in the form of Ayurvedic massages with local therapists. There’ll also be dance performances throughout the show, plus a tea booth where you’ll be able to pick up a complimentary cuppa, straight from the country’s tea plantations.
TRY YOUR HAND AT BATIK Over on the Indonesia (AS1000) stand, there’ll be plenty more going on, with a schedule of entertainment taking place across the three days, including carnival performances (10am-12pm), traditional dances (5pm-6pm), and a sasando performance using the soothing sounds of this traditional, harp- like instrument. There’ll also be a photo booth, coffee corner, henna tattooist and various goodie bag giveaways – but the highlight for creative types is the batik stand, where visitors will have the chance to try this wax-dyeing craft with a local expert.
WATCH LOCAL WEAVERS AND COOKING DEMOS There’s more in the way of arts and crafts at the Philippines (AS900) stand, where local weavers will sit crafting while live performers, including a singer and violinist, get the party going. A Filipino chef will be cooking up local delicacies at 11am and 3pm each day, while local baristas will whip up fresh coffees from 10am to 3pm for those in need of a pick-me-up. If cocktails are more your thing, drop by at 5pm and watch the bartender mix up exotic Don Papa Rum concoctions.
CATCH A TAIWANESE DANCE SHOW Head to the Taiwan (AS750) stand at 4pm on Monday for an explosive dance performance accompanied by snacks and tipples. While you’re there, snap a selfie with the cuddly Oh! Bear mascot and learn more about Taiwan’s news, including its decision to legalise same-sex marriage, making it the first country in Asia to do so. Two tickets to the island will also be up for grabs.
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BEST OF THE REST
E The Maldives (AS140) will be transporting visitors to white-sand shores and swaying palms via a virtual reality headset, with live Maldivian music and traditional snacks adding to the atmosphere. Cross your fingers and you might just win a holiday to see it yourself.
E Sake, tea and sweets will be on offer on the Japan (AS800) booth, where you’ll be able to watch original footage from Tom Daley’s adventures in the country.
E Head to the Kyoto Traveler’s Inn stand in the same booth to try on a kimono, then post a selfie tagging #KimonoKyoto and @ kyototravelersinn on Instagram, or tagging @
kyoto.travellersinn on Facebook to be in with a chance of winning a three-night stay.
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