So I was "airLO" (sounds like arrowed) to be a LO for the Singapore Airshow 2016. Colleagues shun it if they can but I was looking forward to my virgin experience.
I enjoyed the LO experience, being a
representative of the country to my overseas delegate from Brunei. The entire
event progressed smoothly without hiccups, helped by the fact that my Principal
is a rather easy-going person who is familiar with SG. Through our
conversations, I also got to learn more about Brunei:
- More than 80% of the population are
youths (defined as 35 years and below). Quick check on Wiki says it is 63%
(based on 2011 statistics). Close.
- Coffee culture is picking up, with cafes
sprouting. Much of their coffee is influenced from Kuching, Sarawak.
Understandably, due to the proximity of the two countries.
- Drones are prohibited in their country.
However, certain exclusions are given especially for commercial reasons.
- Starbucks has just entered in 2015. The
entry of Burger King dated a few years back. Apparently some Bruneians will pack BK from Changi Airport transit to bring back home!
- SG has some to pick up from Brunei with
regard to their care for the environment. Absolutely no plastic bags are given
on all Fri, Sat and Sundays. To the extent you can’t even pay for them!
Other than the airshow at CEC itself, there were other events taking place that led to the opening e.g. dialogues, summit, conferences. Am pleased to learn that our company received plaudits and praises from overseas delegates and the Ministry's highest ranking officer for a job well done.
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