NUO Hotel, China

Beijing

About the Event

As they talked business during their one-on-one meetings, delegates tried their hand at activities including kite making, Jianzi kicking (a traditional Chinese sport that involves keeping a heavily weighted shuttlecock in the air), chatting with a Chinese Myna Bird, and exhilarating rides in the passenger seat of a vintage sidecar. The group bonded over a steam dumpling and noodle making masterclass, and rickshaw rides through the frenetic streets of the capital, before continuing their meetings within the imperial walls of the breathtaking Forbidden City. The two-day event cumulated with a traditional tea ceremony at the tranquil Green T House. Connections Luxury Beijing’s experiences were sponsored by Mandarin Journeys. On top of their business meetings, digital entrepreneur Ewan MacLeod shook things up by sharing his video diary of his journey as he traveled to Connections Luxury Beijing – highlighting some firm areas for improvement – and Amadeus hosted and sponsored an enlightening industry debate.

Wednesday, 28th October - Day One

(All day)

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(1 hour)

Informal cocktail reception sponsored by NUO Hotel, Beijing

(2 hours)

Informal dinner sponsored by NUO Hotel, Beijing

Thursday, 29th October - Day Two

(2 hours)

Breakfast

(45 minutes)

Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe director of commercial events

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity

Connections Experience

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity

Connections Experience

(30 minutes)

Business break

Free time

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity

Connections Experience

(1 hour)

“Technology Panic” with Ewan Macleod - leading mobile technology expert

(30 minutes)

Connections Group Experience

(45 minutes)

Connections lunch

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D

Connections Experience

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D

Connections Experience

(30 minutes)

Business break

Free time

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D

Connections Experience

(3 hours)

Connections dinner

Friday, 30th October - Day Three

(2:15 minutes)

Breakfast

(15 minutes)

Opening Briefing

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D

Connections Experience

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D

Connections Experience

(30 minutes)

Business break

Free time

(1:30 minutes)

Connections Debate sponsored by Amadeus

(1 hour)

Lunch

(1 hour)

Business break

Free time

(1 hour)

Transfer to Shichahai Hutongs

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s rickshaw

Connections Experience

(45 minutes)

Meet at the supplier’s rickshaw

Connections Experience

(30 minutes)

Transfer Jingshan park (Forbidden City

(45 minutes)

Connections Experience

(1:15 minutes)

Transfer

(2 hours)

Connections Dinner sponsored by Green T House

Transfer

Saturday, 31st October - Day Four

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