AVC B2B APPRECIATION NIGHT 2018

 

AVC B2B APPRECIATION NIGHT 2018

(6 July, Kuala Lumpur)On a fine Friday evening, Apple Vacations celebrates the 6th Apple B2B Appreciation Night of the year between its strategic alliance partnership. Apple Group Executive Chairman Dato’ Sri Lee Ee Hoe, JP (Lee San) and Apple Group Managing Director Dato’ Sri Koh Yock Heng (Koh San) has hosted dinner at Bujang Lapok Restaurant.

One of the highlighted events held yearly, to celebrate the achievements of Strategic Alliance Partnership with appreciation of their contribution in the growth of the B2B travel segmentation.

The night kicked off with the opening speech by Jeff Hoo, Apple Vacations Head of B2B welcoming all guests, followed by an appreciation and toasting speech by Koh san.

Koh San thanked all partners who have made it from the four corners of Peninsular and East Malaysia, our special guests Mr. Gazi all the way from Albania and Mr. Kim from South Korea. Mentioning that no doubt markets are tougher, but together finding ways to move forward. By taking measured steps with the change of advertisements strategy as well as new design on materials on products. All those present have partaken of two types of food, one is the “physical food” where honored guests have been served melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef, Hokkaido Melon, Hokkaido Scallop and many more. Each partner will not leave empty handed but with a sweet ending of Japan’s famous Melon. The second is “psychological food”, an intangible soul enriching food. Ending with a first toast.

Moving on, this year Apple Vacations have the privilege of having a Special Guests Sharing Session by Mr. Gazmend (Gazi) Haxhia from Albania, a Harvard graduate and a Serial Entrepreneur, he is truly a jack of all trades. Apple Vacations is indeed honored to have Mr. Gazi as a business partner. Having left the US to settle in Albania, he gave up a comfortable life in order to serve his country. His main principle is to never give up and to give back into the community in whichever way. He came into contact with Apple Vacations some 4 years ago and today the partnership turned friendship has continued to grow strong. Recently completed a two day training with 19 Applenians, he has commended them for being passionate.

Many nuggets of truth and motivation has been shared within the short 15 minutes speech. Ending with for everything in life, you’re responsible. Hard choices, easy life and vice versa. He believes we are the masters of our own fate. If you serve with Apple you will have a beautiful life!A token of appreciation was then presented by Lee San to Mr. Gazi.

The night still young for all present, picked-up with excitement after the food-for-the-soul sharing of Mr. Gazi.
The first awards for the night, the Platinum Award 2017 was presented to 10 agents by Mr. Bernard Woo, Apple Group Chief Operating Officer. They are, Chia Sin Travel Service Sdn Bhd from Kluang, Evergreen Holidays Sdn Bhd from Kuantan, Saksoon Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd Kuching/Sibu,Airborne Sdn Bhd from Penang, Bintulu Oversea Travel Service (1987) Sdn Bhd from Bintulu,Onederful Vacation Sdn Bhd from Subang Jaya,Super Services Travel Agency (M) Sdn Bhd from Kota Bharu,K-Connection Holidays Sdn Bhd from Seremban,Bel-Air Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd from Kuching,and last but not least Travel & Tours Centre (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd from Miri.

In continuation of the nights celebration, we chance to witness the Signing of Apple Ambassador Contract Ceremony between famous TV Host Mr. Owen Yap and Lee San. Owen the TV personality has regaled us with stories of his background. Where as a student, he has discovered his passion along the way, working hard and collecting many achievements along the way. One point which stands out among the many which Owen shared, is that “travel is the only thing you buy and will make you richer”. He believes in what APPLE believes that is “To travel is to live”. Owen ended his speech by thanking Lee San, Koh San and Apple Vacations to giving him this precious chance to be the ambassador of APPLE.

As the night progress, the Top 3 awards were presented by Koh San. The winners for 2017 are Bronze Award by Landmark Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd from Batu Pahat, Silver Award by Golden Century Tour & Travel Sdn Bhd from Ipoh, and the Gold Award by Anda Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd which covers Malacca and Muar area.

Next up an appreciation speech by Mr Bernard, thanking all partners who have taken time-off from individual businesses just to grace the nights’ event. He also thanks Mr. Gazi and Mr. KD Han from Korea as special guests, as well as Mr. Owen Yap as Apple’s Ambassador. Assuring partners of Apple, that the company continues to strive for excellence by equipping current and future leaders with the right tools to spear head the company to greater heights with strategy’s such as “Purple Ocean Strategy”. Partners can be rest assured to grow in success with Apple.

The night draws to a close with a speech by Lee San. After a round of introduction of each and every agent present, he started his speech with an agreement with what Owen mentioned earlier in his speech relating to travels and life. All that are present are people from the tourism industry, therefore you are the creator for life and travel.

Lee San mentioned just as himself, have to be happy and go lucky. Apple is in the right track, we do not want to be the best in the country but the most committed in the country. Reaching out to all partners present to continue to support Apple, as Apple Vacations in return supports the treasured partners with quality and commitment, working hand in hand as travels never comes to an end. Despite some worries of the economy downturn of the coming year, instead of worrying of the affected sales. Lee San encourage partners to use these time, by sending staffs or colleagues to Apple for in-house training. Ending with, “If you and me work together with the right chemical effect, then we are not only working for business but also for the tourism industry of Malaysia”.

Of course not leaving out the few sessions of lucky draws for our partners held throughout the night. Prizes such as 20 and 24 inch Apple Travel Luggage, to travel packages to destinations such as 6D4N Okinawa, 6D4N Hokkaido, 5D4N Bhutan, coupled with the highlight of the night, tour to Balkans were given out. Apple Vacations wishes all winners congratulations on winning the lucky draw prizes for the night and the partners who have achieved in 2017.

Indeed the night was a success with voices uttering congratulations coupled with happy conversations all around, and the clinking of glasses to merry toast which sums up the night of the 6th Apple B2B Appreciation Night 2018.

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