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BALLET & BLOOMS IN SYDNEY Bringing Fairytales to Life

Guests were invited to a fairytale event with a behind the scenes dress rehearsal, and the full spectacle of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty on opening night. A Masterclass in boundary-pushing blooms in the Presidential Suite of the InterContinental Sydney followed, with the celebrated floral designer Bryce Heyworth, who also hosted an exquisite Incredible Occasion brunch as the capstone happily ever after moment of this unforgettable experience.

DUBAI DESIGN WEEK Immersing in Art and Design

Guided by Hala Abdallah, Saudi architect turned jewelry designer, guests enjoyed behind the scenes access with an exclusive VIP preview of the Design Week installations. Guests were then immersed in a sensory waterfront Incredible Occasion at Pierre’s TT at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Lively discussion of the vibrant Dubai design scene continued throughout the multi-course dinner led by Michelin-star Chef Pierre Gagnaire.

TOKYO’S LEADING CINEMATIC EVENT Mixing Cinema and Cocktail Mastery

As a part of this exclusive experience, guests attended a premier film screening at this highly anticipated festival of film and culture. Afterward they embarked on a masterful culinary journey of the senses with spirited cocktails crafted by Shingo Gokan, world renowned mixologist, in collaboration with Executive Chef of ANA InterContinental Tokyo for a bespoke 7-course menu.

A collage of images including a hand drawn invitation to this elegant celebration of New York Film.

NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL

Exclusively Behind the Curtain

Guests took center stage at the 63rd New York Film Festival with a VIP screening and Director’s Q&A. Established actors and veterans of the film world then turned the spotlight on guests with a hosted evening at the InterContinental New York Barclay celebrating the golden age of cinema. Thoughtful gestures featuring a soundtrack of swinging Sinatra and a ‘Big Apple’ inspired dessert set the tone for merriment well into the evening at this Incredible Dinner Party, set underneath striking skyline views of the Chrysler Building from the Vanderbilt Penthouse.

FASHION WEEK IN LONDON

Celebrating Culture and Creativity

Guests experienced an exclusively curated weekend with behind-the-scenes insider access at Fashion Week in London with designer Priya Ahluwalia and concluded the experience with an Incredible Occasion dinner soirée, with a live performance from singer-songwriter Grace Carter.

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