One day and 25 interpreters from more than a dozen international countries. The perfect opportunity for our team to showcase proficiency and expertise in communication.
Held every two years in a different Australian destination, the Dreamtime program consists of business to business sessions between the Australian industry (sellers) and international incentive agents (buyers). This year, Perth was chosen as the host city on the back of a raft of new hotels, investment in infrastructure, city precincts and increased air access, including the non-stop direct flights from Tokyo to Perth. We explored this win for Perth tourism in a blog article a few months back. The event was extremely organized, presented beautifully, and a massive win for Perth and KPIT.
Dreamtime 2019 was a five-day program with structured business-to-business sessions, a host city showcase, networking opportunities and, for international business events decision-makers and media, an educational visit to another Australian destination. KPIT was proud to be involved in Day One of proceedings and had no issue in assisting in the communication of delegates from Greater China, South Korea and Japan.
Our role throughout the event was vital, bringing along a fantastic team of 25 interpreters ready to interpret and translate different facets of Perth, both from a business point of view and from cultural experience. Each of our contracted interpreters had studied and prepared extensively before the event. Their added enthusiasm towards the Dreamtime event was a bonus for KPIT.
“Dreamtime is such an amazing event and I feel proud to be part of it by serving as an interpreter. It is a wonderful experience. Thank you for providing this opportunity, and I look forward to working alongside KP International Translators in the future.” – Sally, Mandarin media interpreter
KPIT worked with Tourism Australia and Perth Convention Bureau to ensure overseas guests truly experienced the best of Perth. The role was very individualized, with each visiting delegate assigned an interpreter for the whole day, ensuring our interpreters had the opportunity to prepare themselves for their specific representative. This personalised and tailored approach resulted in professional presentation and efficient interpretation throughout the entire day.
“I enjoyed working at the event. It was very interesting and well organised event in many aspects. I (believe) the Japanese clients were also happy, as I heard a lot of positive comments during the day.” – Etsuko, Japanese interpreter
While it was all business at the Perth Convention Centre, there was time for leisure throughout the day as media representatives were given the opportunity to explore some of Perth’s latest venues. Lunch was held at one of the city’s top restaurants Wildflower at Como The Treasury, followed by a Captain Cook Cruise along the river and past Perth’s impressive new landmark, Optus Stadium. Two of KPIT’s skilled interpreters tagged along with some of China representatives as they dined, laughed, explored, and discovered Perth.
“It was my honour to work with a such good team. I have had a great experience working with Dreamtime and the Chinese clients. I want to thank Dreamtime for this opportunity.” – Seria, Mandarin interpreter
Overall, the day was a huge success and KPIT received accolades from organisers for our professional and personalised language services.
“We appreciate your assistance onsite in rallying the group together. It all worked seamlessly, and we will definitely be in touch for future events.” – Tourism Australia representative
On behalf of the team at KP International Translators thanks for a wonderful year and we will be back with more stories and articles in 2020!
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