CNA938 Rewind - From Wimbledon to Fukuoka: Inside Ascott's Gan Hup Tan's Holiday Highlights
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the holidays of Gan Hup Tan, Vice President (Marketing, Loyalty & Partnerships) at The Ascott Limited. Tan will highlight trips to France, England and Japan. In France, he'll recall going to Roland Garros - the French Open in May, visiting the museum Centre Pompidou for its unique architecture, and savouring must-eat bites & meals. In England, Tan will talk about going to Wimbledon for lawn matches, spending hours at the Seven Dials neighbourhood at Covent Gardens and grabbing a cup of java at Monmouth Coffee. And as for Japan, Tan will talk about Fukuoka city – known as the home of the tonkotsu ramen and Tenjin, an area where there's fun to be had at some Christmas markets.
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