Join US for Community Work!

The Swiss Hotel Apartment and Tat Place Hotel & Cafe, in Kuala Belait is having a Community Work drive in February. As part of their commitment in making a difference towards the community, they are organising an afternoon to repair and clean the house of an elderly couple in Mukim Labi. They request support in kind, manpower or cash.
The details of the drive are as follows :

Assembly Date / Time - 13th of February 2010 (Saturday) / 01.00 PM (Confirmed) Assembly Area - The Swiss Hotel Apartment (Please see address stated below)
Start Cleaning / Repairing in Labi - 02.00 PM

Drinks and Refreshments throughout the working period and Dinner at 6pm will be provided by
The Swiss Hotel Apartment and Tat Place Hotel & Cafe.

The latest dateline for your contribution will be on the 10th of February 2010 (Wednesday), 03.00 PM.

Last year they received more than BND$ 2,000.00 worth of equipment and donations / contributions.

Call them if you are interested to help : 673 - 8846108

BiG winners

and the winners for the TWO NIGHTS STAY AT HOTEL MAYA goes to

1. Chong Fung Fung, and
2. Tan Eng Kiat.

CONGRATULATIONS.

Scenes from the Asean Tourism Forum

The Opening Ceremony night on 25 Jan at the Grand Ballroom at the Empire Hotel.
A spectacular show was presented with dances and songs performed by local artistes like Hans Anwar and Putri Norizah.

Some of the participants' booths were very elaborate and stylish.

There were sellers from all the ASEAN countries including the respective Tourism Boards, resorts, hotels, travel agents and tour operators. It was a closed event participated by registered sellers and buyers that came from all over the world.

Miss World 2009, Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar was at the Tien Giang Tourism booth to promote the city as the venue for the Miss World 2010 Pageant.

A decked-out Empire Hotel Grand Ballroom.

Cambodia Night was held at the Grand Hall at the Empire on 26 Jan.

The next ATF will be held in Cambodia and the night was to showcase the Cambodian's culture, tourist attractions, music and food.

A mesmerisingly seductive traditional dance entranced the audience and kept the photographers clicking.Another traditional harvest-themed dance from the culturally-rich nation of Cambodia.Ministers and guests visiting the exhitors' booths.

Malaysian Tourism Minister Dato Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen posing for photos with Brunei Minister for MIPR, YB Pehin Dato Yahya and Sabah Tourism personnel

Happy ladies busy with their mobile phones.

Tourism Thailand had orchids specially flown in from Thailand to decorate their booth. Amazing!
More fantastic booths from Indonesia and Singapore Tourism Boards.
The Minister for Industry and Primary Resources, YB Pehin Dato Yahya enjoying a cup of coffee with CEO of Brunei Tourism Sheikh Jamaluddin.

Good Luck

Hi readers! Our year-end BiG Giveaway Contest is officially over. For those who have submitted your entries, keep your fingers crossed as our team may be contacting you in the next few days with a piece of good news. For those who did not have the chance to enter, there is the current contest that will give you a chance to win 'the little red book'. Good luck!

Thai Escapes

Planning a trip to Thailand? Perhaps its time to check out Zeavola Resort, the only luxury villa resort on Phi Phi Island, offers a special promotion “Zweet @ Zeavola” from February 1, 2010 until March 31, 2010.
This promotion is THB 29,700* which includes three nights stay in a Garden Suite, daily breakfast for two persons at Baxil Restaurant and complimentary internet access (Wi-Fi).
Also receive a choice of a 1 hour massage for two persons per stay choosing from Phi Phi Lomi Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Sport Massage or Feet at Ease, one romantic set dinner at the beach, and a 2 hour island hopping trip where you can enjoy snorkeling with their licensed guide.

To take advantage of this special promotion, please contact Zeavola Resort’s Reservations Office on telephone 075 627 000, fax 075 627 023 or email reservation@zeavola.com or contact InVision Hospitality’s Sales, Marketing and Reservations office on telephone 02 684 1618 or email sales@invisionhospitality.com.

Remark: Rate is subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT

Miele Guide Giveaway...

BiG is giving away the Miele Guide to 3 lucky readers. Arm yourself with a Miele Guide and impress your friends with your knowledge of the best restaurants in Asia. See who was voted the Top 20 in Asia in 2009 and who are the Top 5 in your country. Just send us an e-mail with your answer to the following question:In which year was the Miele Guide created?

Was it: a) 1999 b) 2006 c) 2008

Include your Full name, IC number, Age and Occupation with your answer and send to big_chmp@yahoo.com. Competition is open to all BiG readers. Winners will be notified by e-mail and posted on the blog.

Closing date: 1st March 2010.